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\n \n \n Catia Nicodemo, \n \n \n \n \n Joan Madia\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 27 May 2022\n \n
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\n \n \nResearchers from the Health Economics group of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) and Bocconi University, Italy, found that in the two years after Brexit, mental health in the UK worsened compared to trend, especially among younger men, the highly educated and natives living in \u201cRemain\u201d areas.
\n \n\n 13 May 2022\n \n
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\n \n \nSixth year primary care medical student, Charlotte, joined the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine for a three-week period as part of her special study module, to improve her knowledge of evidence-based medicine. In this blog, Charlotte discusses her project, focusing on evaluating the reporting of medication adherence to pharmacological interventions in coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) related randomized control trials (RCTs).
\n \n\n \n \n Kome Gbinigie\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 28 April 2022\n \n
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\n \n \nCranberry in various forms has been used by women for decades to help treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Up to 27% of women report using cranberry to help treat a UTI (1). But does it actually work? 'Primary Care post-doctoral researcher, Dr Oghenekome Gbinigie, explains findings from her recent studies.
\n \n\n \n \n Alison Convey\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 4 April 2022\n \n
\n \n\n \n \nThis term saw an exciting new venture for Year 2 students, run jointly between the Patient & Doctor and Psychology for Medicine courses. Students were given the opportunity to experience reflective practice in a group setting, with the aim of helping them think about their emotional responses to patient encounters. GP Tutor, Lorna Monteith, reflects on her experiences facilitating this new session.
\n \n\n \n \n Alison Convey\n \n \n
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\n \n\n \n \nFor this term\u2019s \u201cspotlight interview\u201d we speak to Dr SanYuMay Tun, who has recently been appointed to the new Medical School post of Lead for Education for Sustainable Healthcare. She discusses her new role and how we can all promote sustainability in our teaching.
\n \n\n \n \n Alison Convey\n \n \n
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\n \n\n \n \nPantomimes are not the only activity which require intensive preparation and rehearsal in Tingewick Hall. For every Primary Care-related OSCE, the admin team (Emma, Maria, Jacqui and Charlotte) work hard for days and weeks in advance, always producing a well-oiled and successful performance on the day. Here they give a glimpse of the inner-workings of \u201cOperation OSCE\u201d
\n \n\n \n \n Alison Convey\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 4 April 2022\n \n
\n \n\n \n \nOver the past year, the Primary Care Teaching Group has run a pilot clinical course for Year 3 students. Named \u201cLearning from Patients\u201d, this new venture has successfully provided the opportunity for extended patient contact to students who are otherwise engaged in their FHS scientific studies. \r\n\r\nIma Silva and Martha Hughes are Year 3 students who have participated in the pilot course. Here, they give their verdicts.
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\n \n \nIoan Baxter, a 3rd-year medical student, at Worcester College, writes this blog, detailing his research project, as part of the Final Honours Scheme Research Projects Programme, completed under the supervision of Dr. David Nunan of the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
\n \n\n \n \n Lucy Yates\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 1 March 2022\n \n
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\n \n \nLucy Yates, Public Engagement Coordinator for the multi-disciplinary Livestock, Environment and People (LEAP) research programme talks us through the development, delivery, and what was learnt from creating a national touring installation to support the public to engage with the environmental and health impacts of meat eating.
\n \n\n 11 February 2022\n \n
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\n \n \n11 February 2022 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science; a day dedicated to helping ensure women and girls are encouraged and able to contribute and benefit from the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Here DataLab policy lead, Jess Morley, discusses the challenges involved in closing the gap in representation and reward for women working in these fields, and what the DataLab are trying to do to help lower some of the associated barriers.
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\n \n \nThe Primary Care Teaching Group and local local film-maker reflect on their experience of producing videos designed to support and enhance student learning.
\n \n\n 14 December 2021\n \n
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\n \n \nMeirian Evans is a 5th year medical student and the producer of Tingewick 2021. Here, she throws light on the glorious, sequined world of Oxford medical students\u2019 annual show.
\n \n\n 14 December 2021\n \n
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\n \n \nYear 4 student, Catrin Jones, looks back on how she completed an award-winning FHS project from her bedroom. Working with the Hypertension Group at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Catrin not only produced findings of significant importance to the clinical care of pregnant women, but also won the prestigious Wronker Research Project Prize.
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\n \n\n \n\n 14 December 2021\n \n
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\n \n \nIn this term's \u201cspotlight interview\u201d, Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Kate Saunders, discusses student welfare, working with GP colleagues and the huge value of cross-specialty teaching.
\n \n\n \n \n Chrysanthi Papoutsi, \n \n \n \n \n Sara Shaw\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 9 November 2021\n \n
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\n \n \nChrysanthi Papoutsi and Sara Shaw share an overview of their research on video group consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.
\n \n\n 27 October 2021\n \n
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\n \n \nPreventing premature death is the aim of coroners\u2019 Prevention of Future Deaths reports. But is this system really helping us to prevent such harms? Oxford medical student, Ali Anis, examined deaths involving cardiovascular disease and anticoagulants for his Final Honours Scheme (FHS) research, to assess the state of play, now published in BJGP Open.
\n \n\n \n \n Amelia Talbot\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 22 October 2021\n \n
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\n \n \n\n \n \n Laiba Husain\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 8 October 2021\n \n
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\n \n \nWritten by Laiba Husain and Yusra Shammoon
\n \n\n 6 October 2021\n \n
\n \n\n \n \nIn this blog post, Zander Simpson, who joined us briefly over the summer, share his thoughts and experiences working as an intern with the Health Experience Group.
\n \n\n \n \n Trish Greenhalgh\n \n \n
\n \n\n \n\n 20 September 2021\n \n
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\n \n \nWith winter on the horizon, Oxford's Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences, Trish Greenhalgh, suggests alternative UK blueprint, focusing on precautions that allow the British public to learn to live (as opposed to dying of) COVID.
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