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11 March 2020
Oxford University’s world-class gardens, libraries and museums could benefit the health and wellbeing of Oxfordshire residents through “social prescribing”, according to a report published today by an interdisciplinary team at Oxford University.
Researchers recommend early walking in a brace for Achilles tendon rupture
7 February 2020
A new study reveals a breakthrough for sportsmen and women in the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture.
Half of WHO-recommended policies to reduce chronic diseases are not put into practice
13 December 2019
Global perspective Policy & health systems
On average, countries implemented just under half of the 18 non-communicable disease (NCD) policies recommended by WHO in 2017, and implementation is slowly improving over time.
We are research
19 May 2017
For International Clinical Trials Day 2017, staff and students are taking part in the NIHR's #IAmResearch campaign.
Wokingham practice is leading the country in landmark cancer detection study
5 February 2016
Coordinated locally by the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit, the CANDID study aims to improve the early detection of lung and bowel cancer in the UK.
New research exploring how frontline staff use patient experience data for service improvement
13 January 2016
Health Services Research Patient experience
Health Experiences Research Group leads collaborative project on how to make better use of patient experience data.
Capillary refill time - an important red flag in children
5 October 2015
Health Services Research Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care Research methods & EBM
A new systematic review adds weight to using CRT for identifying children with serious illness
60 seconds with Dr Ann Van den Bruel
30 July 2015
Public engagement & involvement
OxfordMedSci News profiles diagnostics researcher
Blowing balloons treats glue ear
29 July 2015
Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care
A simple procedure using a nasal balloon can help treat hearing loss
Academic primary care - the exciting place to be
10 July 2015
NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens delivers the keynote at this year's Society for Academic Primary Care Annual Conference in Oxford.
Using plants to treat malaria
25 June 2015
Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care
Extracts from the Mexican poppy found in Mali have been found to treat malaria.
Lower cancer survival in UK linked to delays in referring patients for tests
4 June 2015
Oxford-led international study suggests explanation for differences in international survival.
Mobilising against hypertension
27 May 2015
Through an innovative partnership, researchers are utilising South Africa's mobile phone network to beat hypertension in the region.
It's 'OK to Ask' about clinical research on International Clinical Trials Day
20 May 2015
The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences celebrates International Clinical Trials Day 2015
How much overdetection is acceptable in cancer screening?
4 March 2015
A survey published in the BMJ shows public views on overdetection in cancer screening are highly variable, with people accepting more overdetection when a higher benefit was perceived.
Role of pets often neglected by researchers
20 February 2015
Pets are important to health experience, with patients forming complex relationships and deep emotional bonds – but why has this relationship been so rarely explored in health research and social science?
Improving the drug withdrawal process could reduce number of deaths
5 February 2015
Improved reporting and quicker action could speed up withdrawal and reduce deaths, finds systematic investigation.