Taking an innovative approach to clinical research in hip fracture, the World Hip Trauma Evaluation (WHiTE) Platform Trial has been launched to test multiple new treatments for patients with fractures of the hip. Hip fractures are a major global health challenge, with 1.3 million cases per year ... READ MORE
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Oxford team develops new national course for all UK surgical trainees
A new national online surgical research course designed to equip every surgical trainee in the UK with the skills to critically engage with, and contribute to, surgical research has been developed in Oxford. The National Online Teaching Programme (NOTP) Surgical Research Course provides core ... READ MORE
Oxford researchers pioneer new breathing test to detect lung disease earlier
A new project led by the University of Oxford aims to develop a novel breathing test that could detect asthma and COPD earlier, more accurately, and closer to home, reducing pressure on the NHS and improving outcomes for patients. This work is included in a portfolio of research funded by the ... READ MORE
Levelling the medical devices playing field for all pregnant women
How can bias in the medical devices used during pregnancy and the neonatal period affect health outcomes, especially for minority ethnic and socio-economically disadvantaged groups? An Oxford University project, supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), is aiming to use the ... READ MORE
Home-based heart rhythm screening improves diagnosis of common heart condition
A wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) patch increases diagnosis of a common heart rhythm disorder, according to a study led by researchers at Oxford Population Health. The results of the Active Monitoring for Atrial Fibrillation (AMALFI) trial are published in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical ... READ MORE
Wearable devices can help predict five-year risk of falls for people with Parkinson’s
University of Oxford researchers have demonstrated how clinicians could use data to predict the risk of falls in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to help improve effective longer-term care planning. Falls are a common problem for people living with Parkinson’s. A recent review estimated ... READ MORE