An international study has identified a blood-based indicator of intestinal damage and inflammation that strongly predicts mortality in sick children. The new biomarker could help to identify those children at greatest risk of dying after hospitalisation in parts of the world with limited ... READ MORE
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BRC senior researcher appointed to help tackle health inequalities in Oxfordshire
Dr Joanna Crocker, the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre’s Senior Researcher for Patient and Public Involvement has been appointed Chief Scientific Advisor to lead community-engaged research tackling health inequalities in Oxfordshire. Dr Crocker (pictured right) is one of three Chief ... 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
Study finds no increased safety risk for obese patients undergoing shoulder replacement surgery
Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) is not linked to increased risk of death or other complications following shoulder replacement surgery, according to a new study by University of Oxford researchers. Joint replacement surgeries - including hip, knee and shoulder replacements - can significantly ... READ MORE
Unique UK re-audit of upper gastrointestinal bleeding highlights progress
A major UK-wide audit has shown significant improvements in outcomes for patients admitted to hospital with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding – and highlighted clear areas for further progress. This re-audit, which followed an earlier audit in 2007, was led from Oxford, conducted by experts ... READ MORE
Oxford and GSK launch Experimental Medicine Collaboration
The pharmaceutical multinational GSK is investing £10 million over five years to establish the Experimental Medicine Collaboration with the University of Oxford. The GSK and University of Oxford Experimental Medicine Collaboration (EMC) is a pioneering partnership that aims to redefine the ... 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
Almost 70% of bowel cancers missed at colonoscopy are avoidable
A major nationwide study has revealed that the majority of bowel cancers diagnosed late, after a false-negative colonoscopy could have been prevented or detected earlier. The study, published in Endoscopy, was supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford ... READ MORE
World’s largest hip fracture research platform launched to improve care and outcomes
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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