Researchers from several NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) themes came together to discuss how they are using wearable technologies in their research and what need to happen to allow this remote monitoring to be implemented in everyday clinical practice. Among the aims of the ... READ MORE
Impact News: Hospital to Community
New AI model could improve heart monitoring in hospitals and at home
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that could significantly improve how heart conditions are detected, monitored and managed — whether in intensive care units or in people’s own homes. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. ... READ MORE
‘Hidden’ cost of social care after hip fracture exceeds £1.25bn a year in UK, study estimates
Social care following hip fractures costs more than £15,000 per patient every year, according to a new study by Oxford researchers. This amounts to a total cost of £1.25 billion per year. Hip fracture is the most common serious injury in older adults, affecting over 80,000 people in the UK ... READ MORE
Study suggests blood pressure care after giving birth could protect brain health
Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy may be able to protect their long‑term brain health through better blood pressure management soon after giving birth, according to a new study by Oxford researchers. The study found that women who monitored and managed their blood pressure ... 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
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