Research led by scientists from the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh has found that early good blood glucose control can minimise the lifetime risk of diabetes-related complications, including heart attacks, kidney failure and vision loss. These latest results from the UK Prospective ... READ MORE
Study identifies ways cancer treatment may lead to harmful side effects
A team of University of Oxford researchers have identified potential pathways by which cancer treatment can cause colitis. Checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) are a type of cancer treatment that help the immune system fight cancer by removing some of its restraints. However, these treatments ... READ MORE
New Maternity Early Warning Score to be implemented across the NHS
Researchers in Oxford have developed a new maternity early warning score that is derived from patient data. The new system, which is being rolled out across the English NHS, will help healthcare providers identify and respond to signs of deterioration in pregnant women. Maternity Early Warning ... READ MORE
Funding announced for hepatitis C controlled human infection model trial
A proposed groundbreaking study that will see participants infected with hepatitis C - and treated - has secured more than £1million in funding. The study will help pave the way for future testing of hepatitis C vaccine candidates. The £1,098,103 funding from the research and grant-making ... READ MORE
Two OUH nurses chosen for national research leadership programme
Two nurses from Oxford University Hospitals have been appointed to a national programme aimed at fostering a culture of research amongst nurses and midwives. Dr Louise Strickland and Dr Clair Merriman were appointed to the National Institute of Health and Care Research’s (NIHR) Senior Research ... READ MORE
New study to improve vaccines and therapeutics development
A first-of-its-kind study led by the University of Oxford has successfully investigated human immunity against COVID-19 in people who already have antibodies against it. The results suggest that previous infection, together with vaccination, offers strong protection against the original ... READ MORE
Study sheds light on debate around shoulder replacement surgery for osteoarthritis
A new study has provided valuable insights into the ongoing debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery as a treatment for patients with osteoarthritis: reverse total shoulder replacement and anatomical total shoulder replacement. The study, published in the BMJ and funded by ... READ MORE
NHS baby check may miss dislocated hips in new-born babies
A new study has identified that NHS infant checks can miss serious hip abnormalities in new-born babies. Left undetected, these can require complex surgery, and lead to early arthritis. The study, published by the JAMA Network, was led by researchers at the University of Liverpool in ... READ MORE
Breakthrough aerosol human infection model gives hope for future TB vaccine development
University of Oxford researchers have for the first time established a controlled human infection model for tuberculosis (TB) that infects people via the lungs – the way TB enters the body. The clinical trial, which used the BCG vaccine delivered via aerosol into participants’ lungs, is a first ... READ MORE
Recipients of BRC doctoral funding present PhD projects
Six Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) nurses and allied health professionals who have received funding from NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have presented their PhD projects to their fellow awardees and supervisors. The BRC provides up to £10,000 for the year to give the recipients ... READ MORE
New study reveals long-term mental health risks after COVID-19
A new study has shed light on the long-term mental health consequences of COVID-19 infection and the growing evidence of the protective effect of vaccination on reducing the risk. The research, supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), was conducted in a population-based ... READ MORE
Study assesses new MRI technique to detect liver cancer
Oxford researchers have been awarded funding to conduct a study comparing a new type of MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) to standard of care ultrasound for liver cancer surveillance in people with cirrhosis. The University of Oxford’s DeLIVER team, which is investigating early detection methods ... READ MORE
Oxford BRC researcher named NIHR Senior Investigator
NIHR Oxford BRC researcher Professor Ronjon Chakraverty has received a prestigious national research award. Professor Chakraverty, Professor of Haematology in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine and Oxford BRC Co-theme Lead for Gene and Cell Therapy, was named a National Institute of Health ... READ MORE
COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19-related clot and heart complications
The risk of cardiac and clot-related complications following COVID-19 is substantially reduced in people who receive the COVID-19 vaccination, compared with unvaccinated individuals, according to new research. The observational study, which was supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research ... READ MORE
Oxford wins funding to set up UK’s first registry of those at risk of type 1 diabetes
Oxford researchers have received funding to set up a UK registry for children and adults who are at risk of type 1 diabetes (T1D), by testing positive for diabetes autoantibodies. Diabetes autoantibodies are proteins that appear when the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are damaged. ... READ MORE
NHS health checks can help to reduce disease rates and mortality, study finds
A University of Oxford study has found that attending an NHS Health Check is associated with a decreased risk of dying and of diseases, such as dementia, heart attack, kidney disease and liver cirrhosis. The results, published in BMC Medicine, suggest that preventative programmes such as ... READ MORE
Frozen shoulder holds key to understanding fibrosis resolution
Oxford researchers have identified how cells work to resolve frozen shoulder, opening up potential new targets for treatment and reducing the need for surgery. Frozen shoulder is a painful and disabling condition affecting the ligaments that form the shoulder joint capsule. Patients experience ... READ MORE
Race Inclusion talk explores improving diversity and inclusion in clinical trials
The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has sponsored a talk looking at how inclusion and diversity can be supported in clinical trials. The talk by Professor Mahendra Patel was organised a talk by Oxford University Hospitals BAME staff network as part of Race Inclusion ... READ MORE
BRC interns take first step on their research pathway
Eight Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) healthcare professionals have taken their first steps on the clinical academic pathway after presenting the results of their six-month NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) internship research projects. The internships are aimed at nurses, ... READ MORE
Evaluation hears benefits and challenges of citizen science project
A three-year NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) citizen science research study looking at treatments for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) entered its final stages with a final visit from a European evaluation team. The study by the Oxford BRC and the Oxford Centre for ... READ MORE
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