GMJ Briefs

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Outpaces Response Efforts, WHO Warns

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo spreads faster than response interventions can contain it, despite expanded…

BMJ Framework Transforms How Healthcare Teams Address Unprofessional Patient Comments

New BMJ guidance offers healthcare institutions a structured framework for addressing colleague derogatory comments through constructive dialogue and intent assessment…

Three Evidence-Based Priorities for Preventing Child Wasting in Ghana and Beyond

Machine learning reveals three key intervention priorities for child wasting prevention: diarrheal disease control, maternal education, and dietary diversity.

What the Brazil Cases Tell Us About Global Disease Surveillance and Travel-Related Risk

Brazil's response to suspected Ebola cases demonstrates critical importance of travel-based surveillance and rapid emergency protocols in preventing disease spread.

What Native American Breast Cancer Patients Should Know About New Genetic Findings

New genetic research reveals how Native American breast cancer patients may respond differently to standard treatments, emphasizing the need for…

What Jakarta’s Hospital Survey Means for Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship

Jakarta hospital survey provides baseline data essential for implementing targeted antimicrobial stewardship strategies across healthcare facilities.

The 80% Gap: Why Meeting Fruit Guidelines Isn’t Enough for Heart Protection

Only one in five people achieve heart-protective flavanol levels despite meeting standard fruit and vegetable consumption guidelines.

What Oncologists Need to Know About New Dual-Function PET Imaging

Dual-target PET imaging offers three key clinical advantages: consolidated monitoring, simultaneous tumor and heart assessment, and prevention of irreversible cardiac…