A new study has found that several commonly used drugs could significantly reduce the risk of delirium in older people following surgery. Delirium – a sudden state of confusion and memory problems – affects around one in seven older adults after an operation. People who get delirium spend ... READ MORE
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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
Night-time changes in metabolism may be driving common liver disease, study finds
Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that the most common liver disease follows a strong day-night pattern, and the metabolic changes that drive the disease are most pronounced overnight, when the body is least able to process sugar and fat. Furthermore, they found that these ... READ MORE
Early pregnancy screening resulted in earlier detection for 40% of anomalies
Unequal access to early pregnancy scans delays detection of serious conditions. Early screening resulted in earlier detection for 40% of anomalies, including heart and limb issues. Researchers from the University of Oxford, supported by NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, together with ... READ MORE
Scientists map cells that drive Crohn’s disease fistulas, paving way for targeted treatments
Scientists at the University of Oxford, have identified how rare populations of abnormal cells drive the formation and persistence of fistulas – painful, tunnel-like tracts that develop in around 30% of people with Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is a long-term disease that affects around one ... READ MORE
Oxford-led study shows vaccine protection against Paratyphoid
Results from a newly published study show that a vaccine can protect people against Salmonella Paratyphi A infection. The Oxford-led study demonstrated that an oral live-attenuated vaccine, CVD 1902, provided significant protection against S. Paratyphi A infection in healthy ... READ MORE
Underweight children cost NHS as much per child as those with obesity, study finds
The NHS incurs an estimated £340 million in additional healthcare costs annually due to weight-related health problems in children – but it is not just obesity driving the costs. New research from the University of Oxford reveals that underweight children need comparable medical support as ... 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
RECOVERY Trial team win NIHR Impact Prize
The RECOVERY Trial team have won a National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Impact Prize in the ‘established investigator’ category. The RECOVERY Trial, which has just recruited its 50,000th participant, was set up with support from the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research ... 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