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The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences confirmed to host the NIHR SPCR directorate.

Developing an evidence-base for the self-monitoring of blood pressure is just one project at Oxford funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research
Developing an evidence-base for the self-monitoring of blood pressure is just one project at Oxford funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research

Bridging the Gap: Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit and Cancer theme join OCTO in CRUK Collaboration

Cancer Clinical trials

In the UK today 1000 people will be diagnosed with cancer. The earlier a cancer is caught the more treatment options are available. A core strategy within the NHS Long Term Plan is to diagnose 75% of cancers at an early stage by 2028. Primary care plays an essential role in meeting this target with the majority of patients diagnosed with cancer first presenting to their GP with symptoms.

Pioneering a new digital platform for primary care surveillance and trials

COVID-19 Clinical trials Digital health & innovation Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care

Professor Simon de Lusignan, Professor of Primary Care and Digital Informatics, describes how a decades old primary care surveillance system is evolving into a sophisticated digital hub capable of supporting COVID-19 trials and related research.

Can a daily probiotic keep antibiotics at bay?

Clinical trials Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care

Professor Chris Butler, Director of the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit, writes about the recent PRINCESS trial, which investigated whether probiotics can reduce infections in care home residents.

It’s false to believe that antibiotic resistance is only a problem in hospitals – GP surgeries are seeing it too

Clinical trials Health Services Research Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care

Dr Oliver van Hecke and Professor Chris Butler argue that antibiotic resistance applies to us all.

Can steroids soothe the thorny issue of acute sore throat?

Clinical trials Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care

Dr Gail Hayward discusses the outcome of the TOAST study, which aimed to better understand the role of steroids to treat sore throat.

Trials, tobacco and talking points

Clinical trials Health behaviours

Ben Cranfield gives us a flavour of some of the projects he has been working on in the department.

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