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Concerning ethnic disparities in access to safe COVID-19 treatment, new study shows

New research shows concerning disparities in how Sotrovimab - a COVID-19 treatment approved for extremely clinically vulnerable patients - is given to patients, despite it being safe.

Broaching weight loss conversations: new research offers effective guidance for clinicians

New research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences sets out evidence-based guidance to help clinicians have more effective and supportive conversations about weight loss with patients living with obesity.

Weight loss programmes improve disordered eating symptoms, new study finds

New research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and Department of Psychiatry provides reassurance that weight loss programmes do not worsen disordered eating symptoms and may lead to improvements in people who already exhibit symptoms of disordered eating.

Rosamund Snow Scholarship deadline extended to 14 February: Empowering patient-led research

The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has extended the deadline for applications to the Rosamund Snow Scholarship for Patient-Led Research to 14 February 2025. Recent recipients of the scholarship, Amelia Talbot and Jeremy Leslie-Spinks share their research projects and DPhil experiences.

NHS Scotland needs 20% capacity boost to clear Covid backlog, study shows

New research suggests NHS Scotland must increase its non-emergency hospital treatment capacity by 20% over the next three years to address the backlog caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

New senior academic appointments in Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences

Koen Pouwels and Cicely Marston join NDPCHS in senior academic roles with Kellogg College and Brian Nicholson is appointed to a senior academic post with St Hugh’s College.

New study identifies text messaging and varenicline as promising approaches for vaping cessation

With 5.1 million people in Great Britain using vapes, what support is there to help people quit? New research explores the best interventions currently available.

Professor Carl Heneghan presents research on controversial hormone pregnancy tests to Parliament

Professor Carl Heneghan, Director of the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine in NDPCHS, recently presented his research on oral hormone pregnancy tests to members of Parliament.

NDPCHS Annual GP Tutor Conference 2024: A focus on Sustainable Primary Care Clinical Education

The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences Annual GP Tutors Conference 2024 brought together over 90 attendees to explore sustainability in medical education through expert talks, interactive workshops, and recognition of outstanding contributions.

Advancing Women's Health: Department Research Showcase highlights critical work in women's healthcare

Bringing together researchers from across our department and University, our second Research Showcase celebrated collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to closing historical gaps in health research to transform care for women.

Important update to research on cancer risk in patients with unexpected weight loss

Researchers revise findings on unexpected weight loss as a cancer indicator, with new analysis of 326,000 patient records showing higher cancer risk than previously reported. Updated guidance suggests when GPs should investigate weight loss in patients.

Oxford researchers tackle COPD and antimicrobial resistance: Smart solutions for lung health

Discover how our researchers are transforming COPD care while addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through innovative approaches – from smart inhalers to AI analysis – helping millions living with lung conditions in the UK

Professor Anthony Harnden appointed as the new Chair of the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

Professor Anthony Harnden, of Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, and former Deputy Chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), has been appointed Chair of the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Largest ever UK study reveals stark ethnic and social inequalities in lung cancer diagnosis

Analysis of 17.5 million health records reveals significant ethnic and social inequalities in lung cancer diagnosis. Research shows Bangladeshi men face highest risks, while people in deprived areas are twice as likely to develop lung cancer compared to affluent areas. Important implications for NHS screening.

New toolkit supports paramedics in primary care

A new online toolkit, Paramedics in Primary Care, has been launched to help patients, paramedics and General Practitioners (GPs) support the evolving role of paramedics within primary care settings.

Developing the next generation of global leaders in healthcare - teaching now underway across NDPCHS!

Teaching for the new academic year is well underway across the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences on our Master's and DPhil courses, as well as for the undergraduate curriculum. Here we bring a round-up of the welcome and induction activities taking place for our programmes.

Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh, Head of Department, elected to prestigious U.S. National Academy of Medicine

We are delighted to share that Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE, NDPCHS Head of Department and Nuffield Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences, has been elected to the esteemed National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in the United States.

Oxford honours Dr Martin Lawrence as scholarship applications open

Oxford Primary Care Undergraduate Teaching Team pays tribute to Martin Lawrence's legacy, visiting his family as applications for the scholarship in his name commence.

UK cancer registry data is as accurate and timely as on-site trial data, new study shows

Researchers from the Cancer Theme at Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) and Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford, report that cancer data collected by national cancer registries is comparable to the data gathered directly by researchers in clinical studies. This could make cancer research much easier and less expensive in the future.

IRIHS team wins prestigious RCGP Health Services Research Paper of the Year award

We’re proud to congratulate our Interdisciplinary Research in Health Sciences (IRIHS) group for winning the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Health Services Research Paper of the Year award. The team was honoured for their innovative study titled Patient safety in remote primary care encounters: multimethod qualitative study combining Safety I and Safety II analysis, published in BMJ Quality and Safety.

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