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New study identifies text messaging and varenicline as promising approaches for vaping cessation
8 January 2025
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
13 December 2024
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
9 December 2024
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
21 November 2024
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
21 November 2024
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
20 November 2024
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)
19 November 2024
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
8 November 2024
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
6 November 2024
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!
28 October 2024
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
21 October 2024
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
11 October 2024
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
11 October 2024
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
4 October 2024
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.
Weight trends in the pandemic for adults with type 2 diabetes or hypertension: An OpenSAFELY observational study
3 October 2024
A new study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, has used the OpenSAFELY platform to uncover significant inequalities in risk of rapid weight gain among adults with type 2 diabetes or hypertension during the COVID-19 pandemic in England.
Common heart medication ineffective for kidney disease patients, new study finds
1 October 2024
Researchers from NDPCHS have found that a widely used heart medication, spironolactone, does not help prevent heart problems in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study, published in Nature Medicine, found no significant benefit from the drug and highlighted safety concerns that led many patients to stop the treatment.
Shedding light on menopause products on BBC Panorama
1 October 2024
Dr. Anne-Marie Boylan, Senior Researcher in the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, featured in a BBC Panorama investigation examining menopause products and their scientific backing.
Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE starts as new Head of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
1 October 2024
Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh takes over the role of Head of Department from Professor Richard Hobbs CBE from 1 October 2024
Meeting Minds 2024
27 September 2024
For over a decade, The University of Oxford's Alumni Weekend, Meeting Minds, has been bringing alumni back from all corners of the globe to inspire, entertain and delight through lectures, tours and music. This year Meeting Minds was held on the weekend of 20-22 September, in many venues across Oxford.
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Gurpreet Singh Kalra addresses women’s reproductive health in the workplace
27 September 2024
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Gurpreet Singh Kalra recently spoke at the Saïd Business School, addressing women’s reproductive health in the workplace.
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