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NIHR Alert: One in two people hospitalised with COVID-19 develop complications and may need support, NIHR
Commentaries by the one of the researchers, member of public and research nurse are provided on study that describes complications in people hospitalised with COVID-19. It looked at factors that might increase the risk, such as age, sex, ethnicity, and pre-existing illness. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New definitions for long COVID developed with patients and carers, NIHR
Researchers have developed new definitions for what long COVID is and the key effects in children and adults, which will help harmonise research and improve understanding of the condition. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 10, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lung abnormalities found in long COVID patients with breathlessness, NIHR
Researchers have identified abnormalities in the lungs of long COVID patients with breathlessness but whose other tests are normal. The EXPLAIN study is using hyperpolarised xenon MRI scans to investigate possible lung damage in long COVID patients who experience breathlessness and were not hospitalised when they had COVID-19. These early results suggest that COVID-19 may result in persistent impairment in gas transfer and underlying lung abnormalities. However, the extent to which these abnormalities contribute to breathlessness is currently unclear. Hyperpolarised xenon MRI requires the patient to lie in an MRI scanne...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

International research collaboration to investigate eliminating hepatitis C in Ethiopia
An international research team will lead elimination efforts of Hepatitis C in Ethiopia - one of the worst affected African countries of the disease - thanks to funding of £ 2.2 million by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 26, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements, Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute, Institutes, Elizabeth Blackwell; Press Release Source Type: news

NIHR Alert: Are you sure you are allergic to penicillin? Professionals and patients are urged to double-check
Commentaries are provided on research exploring patients ' and physicians ' views on penicillin allergy, which concluded both need to be more aware of the negative consequences of having penicillin allergy incorrectly included in medical notes. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Early data for multivariant COVID-19 vaccine booster shows promise, NIHR
The first results of an early trial of a multivariant COVID-19 vaccine booster, launched in September 2021 and supported by the NIHR, has released positive data. US-based biotechnology company Gritstone bio, Inc. in collaboration with The University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have announced the initial phase one clinical data shows the vaccine has strong levels of neutralising antibodies. These are similar to approved mRNA vaccines, but up to a 10-fold lower dose in the first 10 individuals. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Demographic and household factors drive difference in COVID-19 infection risk for healthcare workers from ethnic minority groups, NIHR
The differences in COVID-19 infection risk between ethnic minority healthcare workers and their white colleagues is likely due to home and work factors rather than biology, according to the largest and most detailed study on the subject. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 31, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Improving the role of pharmacy in clinical research
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has secured a contract with the National Institute for Health Research to deliver a suite of e-learning modules to improve pharmacy professionals ’ awareness, knowledge and skills in clinical research as well as supporting them to become more research active. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - December 21, 2021 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Contract with NIHR to develop e-learning on research
We'vesecured a contract with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to deliver a suite of e-learning modules to improve pharmacy professionals’ awareness, knowledge and skills in (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - December 20, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

New tool can predict the risks of surgery for people with COVID-19, NIHR Dissemination Centre (published 10th December 2021)
Expert commentary is provided on new research showing the CovidSurg tool can estimate the risks of surgery for people who have Covid-19. Risks are based on readily available information, and the tool is free for surgical teams around the world to use. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Online consultations can disadvantage some patients and create more work for GP practices
Online GP consultations have unintended consequences that may put some patients at a disadvantage and create additional work for GP practice staff, a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-funded study at the University of Bristol has shown. The DECODE study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, examined the use of online consultations in primary care to improve how they will be used in the future. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 14, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news

Advice by mail is as effective as targeted interventions in preventing injuries from falls - Saul H, Gursul D.
This NIHR Alert is based on: Lamb S, Bruce J, Hossain A. Screening and intervention to prevent falls and fractures in older people. N Engl J Med 2020;383:19. To read the full Alert, go to: https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/postal-advice-prevents-fall-relat... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 9, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

NIHR Alert: Increased rates of organ damage are seen in people discharged from hospital after COVID-19, NIHR Dissemination Centre (published 30th November 2021)
Expert commentary is provided on a study that found patients with Covid-19, when compared to matched controls (not infected), were more likely to be admitted to hospital, to die, and to have a new diagnosis of respiratory disease, diabetes or heart disease. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news