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Oxygen saturation levels for infants with bronchiolitis assessed
Oxygen, as a treatment for infants with bronchiolitis, does not make any difference to symptoms if stopped at stable 90% oxygen saturation as opposed to the current 94% finds research published in the Lancet. The number of admissions to hospital due to bronchiolitis in infants has increased in the past 25 years. Two recent guidelines... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - September 15, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Largest UK breast cancer physiotherapy trial
A study funded by NIHR HTA Programme is conducting, what is expected to be, the biggest UK study on the effect of physiotherapy on women after breast cancer surgery. The Warwick Clinical Trials Unit; part of the University of Warwick will lead the study. It will explore whether physiotherapy has a beneficial impact for women... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - September 10, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New chair appointed to the NIHR HTA Programme funding board
We are pleased to announce that Professor Steve Goodacre has been successfully appointed as Chair of the Clinical Evaluation and Trials (CET) Board for the NIHR HTA Programme. He will take over the role from 1 January 2016 from Professor Sallie Lamb. Steve is a widely published and respected Professor and Consultant in Emergency Medicine... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - September 8, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

NIHR HTA funded research benefits patients and improves service
Research funded for the NHS has benefits for patients and improves service provision. This is the finding of a report looking at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The report, conducted by RAND Europe, focused on the impact of research funded by the NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme. It looked at HTA funded... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - September 7, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Early intervention to change teenagers’ risky drinking behaviour
A new study funded by the NIHR Public Health Research (PHR) Programme aims to prevent teenagers from getting into dangerous situations as a result of alcohol. The research will focus on 14 and 15-year-olds who are at a crucial stage of their academic and social development. Up to 4,000 teenagers across the North East, North... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - September 3, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Help us improve the NIHR Journals Library
A project is underway to implement a new website for the NIHR Journals Library. We aim to increase the impact of NIHR research, so that evidence is shared more effectively with the NHS and wider public health landscape. We also want to improve access to the full story of our research projects, to ensure that... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - September 1, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Could eczema prevention start at birth?
Thirteen hundred new born babies are being signed up to an HTA-funded study looking at whether the application of non-cosmetic moisturisers, along with best practice skin care advice, could prevent the onset of eczema in high risk babies. The Barrier Enhancement for Eczema Prevention (The BEEP Study) is being led by the Centre of Evidence... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - August 26, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

First UK trial into interventions for weight loss maintenance publishes
Research funded by the NIHR HTA Programme, assessing the feasibility of a motivational interviewing-based intervention for weight loss maintenance in adults, has published its findings in Health Technology Assessment. Obesity is the fifth leading risk for global deaths and has significant cost implications for the NHS. Relatively small reductions in weight can have important benefits,... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - August 21, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Reducing the spread of cold and flu viruses
A study evaluating an internet-based programme that encourages more frequent handwashing has found that it reduces the risk of spreading cold and flu viruses. Published in The Lancet, the trial found that users of the programme called PRIMIT also had less gastrointestinal infections, a lower demand for an appointment with their GP and fewer antibiotic... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - August 20, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New INVOLVE Contract Awarded to the University of Southampton
The University of Southampton has been awarded a four year contract worth £3.2 million to deliver the NIHR’s Centre for Patient and Public Involvement, Participation and Engagement, taking account of the Going the Extra Mile report. To date, INVOLVE has delivered knowledge, guidance and support that is highly respected and of immense value to the... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - August 13, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Diaphragm pacing not beneficial for patients with motor neurone disease
Research funded by the HTA programme looking at a diaphragm pacing treatment to help alleviate breathing difficulties for patients with motor neurone disease (MND) has published its findings in The Lancet Neurology.One of the main symptoms of MND is the weakening of the diaphragm muscles that help breathing. As the muscles weaken, it causes difficulty... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - August 7, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

HS&DR research abstracts well represented at the HSRN symposium
The Health Service Research Network (HSRN) Symposium took place in Nottingham on the 1 and 2 of July. The Symposium presented the leading edge of health services research and included research presentations and posters, plenaries from research and service leaders, and commissioned themes.The Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) Programme research activity was well represented... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - August 3, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

EME Programme appoint new Chair of Funding Board
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor David Crossman as Chair of the EME Funding Board. He will succeed the current Chair Professor Rajesh Thakker when he steps down in Spring 2016.The Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme is a partnership between the NIHR and MRC that funds the translation of new treatments... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - July 30, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Switching off streetlights at night does not increase traffic accidents and crime
Local authorities can save energy costs and reduce carbon emissions by reducing street lighting at night without there being an increase in traffic accidents or crime, suggests new NIHR-funded research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health today.Lead investigator, Dr Phil Edwards of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: “An... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - July 29, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Simple procedure can help treat glue ear in children
A simple procedure can help treat hearing loss in young children finds research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). The research evaluated if the insertion of an auto inflation nasal balloon can help reduce the impact of hearing loss and avoid the unnecessary use of antibiotics.Otitis media with effusion, commonly known as glue... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - July 28, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news