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Tax on meat could offset health costs

Changing how meat is displayed in the supermarket may drive down demand

Treatment for moderately high blood pressure may be best saved for those at high risk

The largest study of people with mild hypertension shows that medical treatment may not be worthwhile in those who are at low risk of heart attack and stroke.

Balanced plant-based diets improve our health and the health of the planet

RCGP’s ‘research paper of the year’ awarded to Dr Eleanor Barry

GP referrals to total diet replacement programmes are effective for the treatment of obesity

Analysis of blood test requests shows potential for point-of-care testing in the community

EBM DataLab team win award for Trials Tracker Initiative

Cochrane-REWARD prize recognises efforts to reduce research waste

Half of European clinical trials have not complied with EU rules on reporting results

Department researchers scoop medical book awards

Professor Trish Greenhalgh and Dr Andrew Papanikitas receive British Medical Association Medical Book Awards.

Department researcher appointed chair of government’s new health technology advisory board

Oxford academic Dr Ben Goldacre has been appointed chair of the UK government’s new HealthTech Advisory Board.

Study of urine collection devices closes with 1264 patients recruited

Congratulations to the CONDUCT study team for completing recruitment.

Oral steroids are not effective for most children with glue ear

Study finds no evidence of important benefits in 2-8 year olds with prolonged glue ear.

Rare cancer could be caught early using simple blood tests

A pioneering study into myeloma, a rare cancer, could lead to GPs using simple blood tests to improve early diagnosis.

Five staff recognised for research and teaching achievements

The University’s recent Recognition of Distinction Exercise has awarded new titles to five staff in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences.

Sir Henry Dale Fellowship awarded to Dr James Sheppard

Pre-diabetes diagnosis does little to influence lifestyle change

The eleven best medications for reducing pressure on emergency care services

COPD patients' quality of life improved by socialising and regular exercise

Regular contact with healthcare professionals, support from peers and engaging in organised exercise could help people with chronic lung conditions to lead more active - and generally better lives, according to new research.

Reducing the need for 24-hour blood pressure monitors in general practice

A simple computer algorithm is shown to correctly classify patients with hypertension in 97% of cases.

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