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Evidence supports Covid hearing loss link, say scientists
(Taylor& Francis Group) Hearing loss and other auditory problems are strongly associated with Covid-19 according to a systematic review of research evidence led by University of Manchester and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) scientists. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - March 21, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Is your child afraid of the dentist? CBT could help
University of SheffieldGrant AnnouncementAround one in three children are scared of going to the dentist and end up with poor oral health, more toothache, dental infections and tooth decay as a resultChildren with dental anxiety are frequently referred to specialist services for general anaesthetic which has additional challengesThe new study, led by the University of Sheffield, will involve 600 children from 30 dental practices across England and WalesResearchers will investigate a new way of reducing dental anxiety based on cognitive behavioural therapy.A pioneering study led by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 16, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Living with Covid19 Second review, NIHR
This is the second of two dynamic reviews of the evidence around people ' s experience of the enduring symptoms following a Covid19 infection. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - March 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pick up the pace!
(University of Leicester) SLOW walkers are almost four times more likely to die from COVID-19, and have over twice the risk of contracting a severe version of the virus, according to a team of researchers from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre led by Professor Tom Yates at the University of Leicester. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - March 16, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Rapid point-of-care test for respiratory infections liked by GPs and may reduce antibiotic prescribing
A rapid microbiological point-of-care test to diagnose respiratory infections has proved popular with GPs and could reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care, according to a National Institute for Health Research funded study by researchers at the Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 4, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news

Virtual quizzes involving several care homes are feasible and might reduce loneliness and social isolation, NIHR
Simple low-cost video technology allowed residents in different care homes to enjoy taking part in virtual quizzes. Staff support was needed but new research found that the sessions were feasible and low-cost. This is the first study to trial connecting care homes virtually via quiz sessions. Interviews revealed that residents felt more connected with each other, and with other care homes. They re-gained a sense of self and purpose and felt less lonely. Care home staff were eager to continue with the sessions, but they outlined barriers such as lack of staff support or time. Unlike previous research into virtual socialisi...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - March 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lonely young people have an increased risk of mental health problems years later: research suggests lockdown could have a long term effect, NIHR
Loneliness and social isolation increase the long-term risk of depression and anxiety in children and teenagers, a recent review of research suggests. It included studies carried out before the current pandemic and found that negative impacts on mental health were evident up to nine years later. Children and teenagers rely on close friendships more than adults and are more likely to develop mental health problems. But little is known about how isolation and the associated feeling of loneliness affects them. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - March 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Rapid test for respiratory infections liked by GPs and may reduce antibiotic prescribing
(University of Bristol) A rapid microbiological point-of-care test to diagnose respiratory infections has proved popular with GPs and could reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care, according to a National Institute for Health Research funded study by researchers at the Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 3, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Under 55's found lockdown most challenging, finds survey
(NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre) A UK wide survey of 2252 adults, carried out five weeks into the first lockdown revealed 95% of those who took part were following lockdown restrictions. Of that 95% more than 80% reported finding it challenging. Adjusting to changes in daily routines, and mental and physical health struggles were the most common challenges faced by participants. Women and adults under the age of 55 were most likely to report experiencing challenges. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 2, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

How GPs coped with the rapid shift to remote consultations to reduce the risk of COVID-19
One of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the rapid move to telephone, video and online GP consultations. In a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded study, researchers from the Centre for Academic Primary Care at the University of Bristol and NIHR ARC West found that while the rapid shift to remote GP consulting was successful and maintained a focus on vulnerable patients, it was driven by necessity and may have risks. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 9, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: ; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news

Coronavirus leaflets co-produced to help inform BAME communities, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Coronavirus leaflets for BAME communities (in Hindi and Nepali) which have been co-produced and co-designed by a team of researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) with the help of community members from Kent, Surrey and Sussex. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 8, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

RECOVERY trial investigates baricitinib as potential COVID-19 treatment, NIHR
The NIHR-supported RECOVERY trial has begun investigating the anti-inflammatory arthritis drug, baricitinib, as a potential treatment for hospitalised COVID-19 patients. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine 89.3% effective, NIHR
The NIHR-supported Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is 89.3% effective at preventing COVID-19, shown from interim analysis of its Phase III study data, including effectiveness against the new variants of concern. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Antibiotic may improve outcomes for depression in people with low level inflammation
(NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre) King's College London researchers have found evidence that minocycline, a widely used antibiotic with anti-inflammatory properties, gave greater improvement in depressive symptoms in patients with treatment resistant depression with low-grade peripheral inflammation. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - January 27, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

PRINCIPLE trial finds no benefit from antibiotics, azithromycin and doxycycline for COVID-19 patients, NIHR
A NIHR-supported study investigating potential COVID-19 treatments that might be suitable for patients in the community has found that the commonly used antibiotics, azithromycin and doxycycline, do not reduce recovery time for patients. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news