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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 30/09/2026
Resistance training can reduce body fat percentage while simultaneously improving grip strength, representing an effective management strategy for sarcopenic obesity, reports a systematic review and meta-analysis in BMC Geriatrics. bit.ly/4rClu64 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 25/09/2026
What happens when a common cholesterol-lowering drug becomes the cause of hearing loss? This Behind the Paper blog post presents a rare case of atorvastatin-associated sensorineural hearing loss and how timely withdrawal of the suspected medication led to complete recovery. bit.ly/45JQUil #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 23/09/2026
Can revisiting personal memories improve wellbeing in older adults? A study in BMC Geriatrics finds that reminiscence therapy is effective in improving depression, physical/mental health, and cognitive function of the elderly at home. bit.ly/4zTWBbh #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 20/09/2026
A study in BMC Zoology describes the hindlimb anatomy of Promegantereon ogygia, one of the oldest known sabre‑toothed cats, and compares it with modern felines and pantherines to understand how it moved and lived. bit.ly/4tHvL2c #PaleoSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 18/09/2026
What if experiences we carry throughout life also shape how we age? A study in BMC Medicine explores how adverse events in childhood and adulthood impact biological aging, the role of stress exposure in frailty and telomere shortening, and how it links to long-term health outcomes. bit.ly/476DYU5
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 18/09/2026
A study conducted in Australia and published in BMC Veterinary Research investigates the 'hunger hormone' ghrelin in horses for evaluating gene expression, validating a commercial assay for ghrelin receptor isoforms and documenting changes after meals. bit.ly/4AcAPj2 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 16/09/2026
What can we learn about drug tolerance by studying the molecular, and evolutionary processes that drive this? BMC Biology explores this question in a Collection on ‘Cellular mechanisms and evolutionary processes of drug resistance’, guest edited by Kristina Haslinger and Camelia Quek. bit.ly/4haXSCj
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 14/09/2026
A study in BMC Infectious Diseases finds that anthropogenic waste is linked to changes in Chagas disease vector ecology, with human-derived materials in nests associated with potential impacts on transmission dynamics. 🌍 bit.ly/4cQxexi
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 12/09/2026
A Review published in Military Medical Research provides a comprehensive overview of the role and anticancer mechanisms of metformin-based combination approaches for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. bit.ly/4nMg9r8 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 11/09/2026
A study in Microbiome finds that the ancient microbiome of Ötzi, the Iceman mummy, harbours both ancient and modern-day microbes, from the gut flora of a Copper Age human to cold-adapted yeasts. Findings suggest the need for a more proactive genomic surveillance. bit.ly/4wBH5OM #MicrobiomeSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 09/09/2026
Can an environmental bacterium cause severe gastroenteritis? This Behind the Paper blog from the Journal of Medical Case Reports describes a case of rare Pseudomonas stutzeri intestinal infection. bit.ly/45S3kVb #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 05/09/2026
Can revisiting personal memories improve wellbeing in older adults? A study in BMC Geriatrics finds that reminiscence therapy is effective in improving depression, physical/mental health, and cognitive function of the elderly at home. bit.ly/4zTWBbh #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 04/09/2026
On #WorldSexualHealthDay 2026, we're spotlighting the research, collections and books advancing understanding of sexual health. Explore our curated highlights inspired by this year's theme #EveryBody. bit.ly/4iEO85p #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 02/09/2026
When the thrombus reveals the diagnosis: This Behind the Paper blog from the Journal of Medical Case Reports describes a case of occult lung adenocarcinoma presenting as acute ischaemic stroke. bit.ly/4qQjiZB #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 01/09/2026
What’s the next big discovery in investigating Symbiotic relationships? Our new BMC Biology collection, guest edited by Thomas Bosch, Anil Kumar, Michael S. Lukubwe, and others, invites researchers to explore how symbiotic relationships reveal new aspects of evolutionary complexity. bit.ly/4wYeyCI
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 31/08/2026
A Behind the Paper blog from the Journal of Medical Case Reports discusses how long-term organophosphate exposure leads to delayed neuropathy and gait dysfunction in a pesticide applicator and explores the clinical reasoning from a real-world neurological case. bit.ly/4y1Z4zB #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 29/08/2026
A Review published in Military Medical Research provides a comprehensive overview of the role and anticancer mechanisms of metformin-based combination approaches for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. bit.ly/4nMg9r8 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 28/08/2026
How do we better monitor elusive marine species? By strengthening the DNA reference libraries behind eDNA surveys. This study in BMC Zoology adds new 12S rRNA barcodes for 36 shark, ray and chimaera species, advancing biodiversity monitoring in South Africa. bit.ly/45Xl41A 🧬🌍 #Epigenetics
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 27/08/2026
We're glad to announce the winners of the 2026 image competition, hosted by BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology. Winning photos showcase nature's beauty and scientists' efforts to protect it. Kudos to @ryanbwagner.bsky.social, @liam-brennan.bsky.social and all the winners! bit.ly/4xhEWsh
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 27/08/2026
What happens when a common cholesterol-lowering drug becomes the cause of hearing loss? This Behind the Paper blog post presents a rare case of atorvastatin-associated sensorineural hearing loss and how timely withdrawal of the suspected medication led to complete recovery. bit.ly/45JQUil #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 25/08/2026
The Society Partners and Editors of Chiropractic & Manual Therapies are hosting a webinar to close the “Manual Therapies for Older Adults during the Decade of Healthy Ageing” collection. Date: 2nd Sep @ 12-1:30 pm BST. Sign up here: bit.ly/4hY66jf
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 24/08/2026
A Review published in Military Medical Research provides a comprehensive overview of the role and anticancer mechanisms of metformin-based combination approaches for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. bit.ly/4nMg9r8 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 22/08/2026
A study in BMC Medicine finds that healthy school lunches boost kids’ diets, but benefits vanish when programs stop, thereby highlighting the need for continuous healthy meal provision and strategic food procurement to secure long-term child health. bit.ly/4fC5bU9 #NutSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 19/08/2026
A study in BMC Nutrition provides insights into the Australian adolescents’ perceptions of the potential effectiveness of warning labels, especially teaspoons of sugar label, to reduce purchase and consumption of sugary drinks. bit.ly/49zzeYK #MedSky #NutSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 19/08/2026
As researchers and clinicians work more closely to translate discoveries into patient benefit, BMC has launched three new full open access (OA) journals: Immuno-Oncology, Journal of Fibrosis, and Translational and Clinical Neuroinflammation. Read more: bit.ly/4bVR0H3 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 18/08/2026
In this Research Communities post, we take a look at a selection of the ongoing clinical studies of possible new vaccines and treatments for Bundibugyo virus disease registered with WHO-recognised registries including ISRCTN, the UK’s clinical study registry. bit.ly/4wuE8it #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 15/08/2026
A study in BMC Public Health explores whether adults’ school physical education memories relate to sport and exercise participation across different behavioral dimensions. bit.ly/4xFvrD5 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 12/08/2026
Porcine Health Management is calling for submissions to its collection on ‘Porcine agriculture under climate stress: thermotolerance, nitrogen transformation and sustainable land use’ managed by Gunther Schauberger from University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria. bit.ly/4i4xls8 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 12/08/2026
A Behind the Paper blog from the Journal of Medical Case Reports discusses the diagnostic challenges of two cases of atypical pemphigus foliaceus. bit.ly/4fSrlS3 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 11/08/2026
BMC Veterinary Research welcomes submissions of original research articles to the “Advances in companion animal neurology” Collection. The Collection is guest edited by Koen Santifort, and Anna Tauro. Submissions close 11 November 2026. bit.ly/4wRcH3g #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 11/08/2026
Can an environmental bacterium cause severe gastroenteritis? This Behind the Paper blog from the Journal of Medical Case Reports describes a case of rare Pseudomonas stutzeri intestinal infection. bit.ly/45S3kVb #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 06/08/2026
A Systematic Review in BMC Health Services Research discusses how “hallucinations” — false or misleading outputs in Healthcare AI— can harm patient care and suggests combining robust validation, human oversight, and transparent reporting to make AI safer and more trustworthy. bit.ly/4vVz9Yz #AI
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 30/07/2026
Men with cardiometabolic disturbances exhibit accelerated epigenetic aging and distinct DNA methylation signatures associated with cardiometabolic burden, finds a study published in Clinical Epigenetics.🧬 bit.ly/3RmcrKo #Epigenetics #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 25/07/2026
A study in Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health finds that sustained HIV response efforts may help mitigate the impact of conflict on HIV diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression outcomes. bit.ly/4pv9dR8
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 24/07/2026
On account of the recently celebrated World Population Day, an editorial in #PopulationHealthMetrics calls for population health methods that better reflect underrepresented groups during demographic shifts and global instability 🌏 bit.ly/4yRtmp9
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 16/07/2026
On account of the recently observed #WorldPopulationDay 2026, we shared a selection of articles, books, journal collections and blogs by our editors and publishers. Read more here: bit.ly/4wLpWlM #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 15/07/2026
Stay up to date with the latest clinical lessons from the Journal of Medical Case Reports. Our new weekly #JMCRClinicalMinute podcast explores the key clinical insights from a newly published case report every week in just 60 seconds. Listen to the first case now: bit.ly/4brHLhr
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 14/07/2026
Journal of Applied Volcanology is calling for submissions to its new Collection on “Coherent Volcanic Hazard and Risk Modelling Across Multiple Dimensions: Scales, Systems, and Decision Contexts”, edited by Josh Hayes, Elinor Meredith, and Amiel Nieto-Torres. Submit before 1 Feb 2027! bit.ly/4tGK9HG
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 13/07/2026
A Moroccan case-control study published in BMC Public Health finds that greater adherence to the EAT-Lancet dietary pattern is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, regardless of menopausal status or BMI category. bit.ly/4vrwzbY #NutSky #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 12/07/2026
A Systematic Review in BMC Health Services Research discusses how “hallucinations” — false or misleading outputs in Healthcare AI— can harm patient care and suggests combining robust validation, human oversight, and transparent reporting to make AI safer and more trustworthy. bit.ly/4vVz9Yz #AI
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 10/07/2026
A study in Microbiome finds that the ancient microbiome of Ötzi, the Iceman mummy, harbours both ancient and modern-day microbes, from the gut flora of a Copper Age human to cold-adapted yeasts. Findings suggest the need for a more proactive genomic surveillance. bit.ly/4wBH5OM #MicrobiomeSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 06/07/2026
BMC Agriculture invites submissions to our latest Collection ‘Circular Economy in Agriculture’ focusing on recycling agricultural waste, nutrient recovery, and waste-to-resource strategies. bit.ly/4y42QZ3
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 04/07/2026
A case of a woman unable to walk after COVID-19 infection: this Behind the Paper blog from the Journal of Medical Case Reports explores the clinical features of post-infectious myoclonus-ataxia syndrome and the rationale for immunotherapy. bit.ly/4f4pyI2 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 03/07/2026
Don't miss the new Springer Nature SDG 3 Newsletter on Equity in Health Systems! Dive into researcher Q&As, podcasts, events, clinical trials, and other highlights. go.nature.com/3ONYnIo
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 02/07/2026
A Review published in Military Medical Research provides a comprehensive overview of the role and anticancer mechanisms of metformin-based combination approaches for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. bit.ly/4nMg9r8 #MedSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 30/06/2026
A Study Protocol in BMC Cancer discusses the IMPLEMENT project that aims to address key barriers and facilitators for the implementation of quality-assured oncological exercise therapy in Germany, and increase the number of cancer patients receiving it. bit.ly/3EzZwOk #MedSky #OncoSky #CanSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 25/06/2026
Carbon Balance and Management launched its 20th Anniversary Collection: Global Change and Carbon Cycle, edited by Yiping (Rocky) Wu, Christian Körner, Umakant Mishra, and Safwan Mohammed. It explores key advances in carbon cycle science and methods for effective carbon management. bit.ly/4anFXFU
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 24/06/2026
Ocean Ecosystems is calling for submissions to its new Collection on “Coastal Communities and Marine Ecosystem Change”, edited by Christopher Cornwall, Gaya Gnanalingam, Anne-Marie Jackson, and Ohad Peleg. Read more here and submit your research before 1 February 2027! bit.ly/42wRfmL
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 23/06/2026
Adherence to a healthy plant-based diet, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and legumes, may be beneficial for breast cancer prevention, mainly in postmenopausal women, finds a study published in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. bit.ly/3YBXrsj #MedSky #OncoSky
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BMC @bmc.springernature.com · 23/06/2026
A Behind the Paper blog from the Journal of Medical Case Reports discusses how long-term organophosphate exposure leads to delayed neuropathy and gait dysfunction in a pesticide applicator and explores the clinical reasoning from a real-world neurological case. bit.ly/4y1Z4zB #MedSky
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