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Study shines light on successes of PReCePT programme
The success of PReCePT, a programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, has been highlighted in a study led by National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West) researchers including from the University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - September 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news

Reductions in sexual mixing ended mpox outbreak in England, while vaccination has prevented resurgences in 2023
The rapid outbreak of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in 2022 likely resulted from high levels of sexual mixing among some gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), with the initial downturn in cases probably due to a reduction in sexual contacts among these men, according to new research led by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Behavioural Science and Evaluation. The HPRU is a partnership between the University of Bristol and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - September 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news

Social needs among people living with mental health difficulities
Centre for Mental Health - The NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit (MHPRU) at University College London (UCL) and King ’s College London (KCL) reviewed research about how mental health services can best support the social needs of people living with mental health difficulties. This briefing paper summarises their findings and explores the policy implications.BriefingMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - August 23, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Mental health Source Type: news

£30million set aside to fund nurses in research positions
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) will spend an additional £30m a year to increase the number of nurses and midwives in research positions. The government funded body aims to enable more healthcare professionals across England to include research in their careers. Additional funding will help nurses, midwives, and other allied health... Read moreThe post £30million set aside to fund nurses in research positions appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Education Latest news Professional Source Type: news

Mothers with poor mental health at greater risk of premature birth
Women who had contact with mental health services prior to their pregnancy are at greater risk of preterm birth by 50 per cent, research suggests. A study funded by the National Institute for Health Research found that women who had used mental health services at least once in the seven years prior to their pregnancy... Read moreThe post Mothers with poor mental health at greater risk of premature birth appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - August 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Mental health Paediatrics Women's health maternal mental health Source Type: news

Academic Respiratory Unit receives prestigious clinical academic funding
Three clinicians based in the Academic Respiratory Unit (ARU) have been successful in gaining prestigious and highly competitive clinical academic funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the Medical Research Council (MRC). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - August 10, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news

From smart stethoscopes to predicting bed demand: how AI can support healthcare
Collection of studies show five areas where AI tools show promise – and even outperform humansAI use in breast cancer screening as good as two radiologists, study findsA new collection of studies released by the UK ’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) demonstrates the potential usefulness of artificial intelligence in healthcare.A separate trial found that AI in breast cancer screening is safe and can almost halve the workload of radiologists.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 2, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Artificial intelligence (AI) Health Breast cancer Medical research Heart disease UK news Source Type: news

New Bristol Evidence Synthesis Group awarded £ 2.5m
A new University of Bristol-based evidence synthesis team has been awarded £ 2.5 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - July 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards; Faculty of Health Sciences Source Type: news

Bristol professor wins prestigious RCGP award
A University of Bristol Professor of Primary Health Care and an NIHR Senior Investigator has been awarded the George Abercrombie Award for his outstanding contributions to the literature of general practice. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - July 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Grants and Awards, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news

News from Cochrane UK
Founded 30 years ago in Oxford,Cochrane UK was Cochrane ’s first geographic group. Cochrane now has over 130 such groups across the world, working in-country to support the production, dissemination and use of evidence to guide decision-making in health and care.In March 2024, Cochrane UK ’s current contract withthe National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), hosted by the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will come to an end. As a result, Cochrane UK will shortly be seeking a new funder and host institution.Catherine Spencer, Chief Executive of Cochrane, said: “Cochrane UK has been a...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - July 19, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Harry Dayantis Source Type: news

Major new research study to improve antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections in primary care
New research led by the University of Bristol aims to help GPs choose the best antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) and reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), thanks to a £ 3 million award by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - July 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news

Impact of long Covid can be similar to severe kidney disease
Long Covid can have a worse effect on patients’ quality of life than severe kidney disease, according to a study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The study, carried out by researchers at UCL and University of Exeter, examined the impact of long Covid on more than 3,750 patients and... Read moreThe post Impact of long Covid can be similar to severe kidney disease appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Respiratory Long Covid Source Type: news

NIHR alert: Antibiotic review kit changed prescribing behaviour and was linked to a reduction in antibiotic use
Commentaries are provided on a UK study of an antibiotic review kit which reported a 4.8% annual reduction in antibiotic use in hospitals vs previous use. Hospitals are encouraged to use the toolkit in staff training and embed within prescribing processes and stewardship work. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

£ 2 million awarded for healthy ageing in sub-Saharan Africa
New research hopes to improve the health and wellbeing of older people living in sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to a £ 2 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Research Professorship award. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards, Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news

NIHR Alert: How to reduce medications for people with multiple long-term conditions
Commentaries are provided on the TAILOR study, a review of previous research that found deprescribing is generally safe and acceptable if done in a structured way. It also identified factors that help clinicians deprescribe. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news