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We lead multidisciplinary applied research and training to rethink the way health care is delivered in general practice and across the community.
E-cigarettes can help smokers to stop or reduce smoking
17 December 2014
Emerging evidence supports their use as a cessation aid but authors call for further research
Children born prematurely are at higher risk of flu-related complications
4 December 2014
Current guidelines are not clear on which children should be prioritised for the seasonal flu vaccine
Oxford to host directorate for next £30m phase of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research
20 November 2014
The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences confirmed to host the NIHR SPCR directorate.
Healthtalk.org scoops Charity Website of the Year Award
19 November 2014
Patient experience website, based on University of Oxford research, wins the Good Web Guide's Charity Website of the Year 2014.
New professorships demonstrate department’s multidisciplinary approach
12 November 2014
Recognition of Distinction Awards 2014 and Medical Sciences Division gathered field for conferment results published.
Undiagnosed diabetes found in significant number of US residents
4 November 2014
Study of 11.5 million electronic patient records finds 5.4% of people in the US with diabetes are currently undiagnosed, but identifiable through simple computer searches.
Cast your vote for Healthtalk.org - shortlisted in Website of the Year Awards
3 November 2014
Health experience website shortlisted in Charity and People's Choice categories.
Healthtalk.org is a firm favourite
29 October 2014
Writing in The Times, medical correspondent Dr Mark Porter lists healthtalk.org in his top eight health websites
GP study to explore online consultations
22 October 2014
Researchers will investigate how technology can transform patient interactions with their doctor.
Smartphone solution for diabetes management wins ‘best digital initiative’
20 October 2014
The smartphone-based system records blood glucose levels in real-time and transmits data directly to healthcare professionals to inform their next intervention.
Further evidence published against NHS Health Checks
1 October 2014
One-in-ten antibiotic prescriptions ‘fail’ in general practice
1 October 2014
Professor Chris Butler comments on recent research findings on BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health.
HEXI hosts leading public debate on NHS patient data sharing
10 September 2014
The Health Experiences Institute (HEXI) and Healthwatch Oxfordshire co-host care.data debate.
Hitting the top spot for student satisfaction
1 September 2014
University of Oxford Medical School continues to outperform the rest of the UK's medical schools.
Report recommends healthier eating across hospitals
29 August 2014
Food and drink in hospitals should complement public health messages from the NHS, recommends an independent panel.
Self-managing hypertension can reduce blood pressure for high-risk patients
27 August 2014
Clinical trial shows that stroke risk could be lowered by up to 30% in patients with a high risk of heart disease.
FoodSwitch app scoops Public Health England award
15 August 2014
Helping shoppers make healthy-eating choices on the go.
Primary care telephone triage does not save money or reduce practice workload
4 August 2014
Patients who receive a telephone call-back from a doctor or nurse are more likely to seek follow-up advice, meaning that the workload is only redistributed and costs remain the same, according to a study published in The Lancet.