Researchers in Oxford have uncovered new insights into why the most aggressive oesophageal cancers are so difficult to treat and how the body’s own defence systems are helping them to thrive. The study, led by Professor Eileen Parkes in the University of Oxford’s Department of Oncology, ... READ MORE
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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
OUH receives over £1m for vital research equipment
Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) has received more than £1 million to fund state-of-the-art equipment to expand its research capabilities. The funding was awarded after a competitive process by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) as part of its capital funding to NHS ... 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
Drugs identified that could help prevent delirium after surgery
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
Study warns of risks in AI chatbots giving medical advice
The largest user study of large language models (LLMs) for assisting the general public in medical decisions has found that they present risks to people seeking medical advice due to their tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information. The research reveals a major gap between the ... READ MORE
Study tests whether deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain
The first three patients have undergone revolutionary brain surgery in a bid to treat the chronic pain they have experienced since suffering a stroke. A research study by Oxford neurosurgeons and engineers is trialling whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) – delivering an electrical pulse into ... READ MORE
New Kadoorie Institute for Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care established
Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), along with the Critical Care Research Team at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) have formally become a new institute within the University of ... READ MORE
Surgery unnecessary for elbow fractures in children, new study finds
Researchers in Oxford and Liverpool have found that surgery for a common elbow fracture in children offers no clinical benefit compared to non-surgical care. The findings could have significant implications for treatment and offer significant cost savings to the NHS. Published in The Lancet, ... READ MORE
Public contributors make recommendations for involving underserved communities in research
A group of patient and public involvement contributors have developed some key recommendations for researchers when engaging with under-served communities, including ensuring that the right people were involved, building relationships and being mindful of practicalities, such as payment and ... READ MORE
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