Thousands of patients admitted to hospital every year with suspected heart attacks could avoid an unnecessary invasive procedure if they have a routine heart MRI scan first, according to new research. The study, funded by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and British Heart ... READ MORE
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BRCs showcase breadth of Oxford’s research
Researchers from Oxford’s two NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRC) took over the city’s Westgate Centre on Thursday 30 May to showcase the world-class healthcare research they are carrying out an their annual Open Day. Hundreds of half-term visitors, including a large number of children, were ... READ MORE
AI analysis of heart scans predicts risk of developing heart problems ten years in advance
A University of Oxford research team has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) technology which can accurately predict the risk of a heart attack, heart failure or cardiac death from routine cardiac CT scans, up to ten years in advance. The study, funded by the British Heart Foundation and ... READ MORE
Study outlines feasibility of multiple disease risk prediction model for primary care
A team of researchers have found that a single, integrated health check carried out in a primary care setting can accurately predict risks for diseases across multiple organs. Currently, GPs are often limited to assessing the risk of diseases one at a time, a process that is ... READ MORE
Hiding in plain sight: study identifies cryptic disease-causing genetic variants not detected by standard testing
Researchers in Oxford have identified types of genetic variants that lead to a range of rare disease but are not picked up by standard genetic testing. The team at the University of Oxford’s Centre for Human Genetics analysed whole genome sequencing data from the 100,000 Genomes Project. They ... READ MORE
Importance of early blood glucose control for people with type 2 diabetes highlighted
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
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