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Promising therapy for common form of eczema identified in early-stage trial

24 October 2019 · Listed under Other News

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A new therapy that targets the immune system has shown promise for treating atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, in a trial led by University of Oxford scientists. The small initial study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, is the first trial in humans to ... READ MORE

Severe reactions to grief can be predicted and treated in the first months following a bereavement

8 October 2019 · Listed under Preventive Neurology

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Memory, coping strategies and resilience immediately following a loss have been shown to predict the path of a bereaved person’s grief according to new research. The study, published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, also suggested that clinical intervention in the ... READ MORE

Study lays groundwork for review of digital interventions to tackle loneliness

30 September 2019 · Listed under Other News

Researchers at the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have produced a protocol to carry out a review and meta-analysis of the various digital technology interventions to address the growing problem of loneliness. “Loneliness is an emerging public health problem, associated with social, ... READ MORE

Study probes effectiveness of efforts to involve patients and public in changing research agenda

25 September 2019 · Listed under Partnerships for Health, Wealth and Innovation

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Projects that involve patients and the public as a way of determining health research priorities vary considerably in the extent to which they influence what research is actually done, according to research supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. The research aimed to assess ... READ MORE

Researchers find new cells that repair tissue

18 September 2019 · Listed under Inflammation across Tissues

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Researchers at Oxford University have discovered that a newly discovered group of cells can help repair tissues in the body. The researchers, who are supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, say these cells, which are abundant in our bodies, could be harnessed to help heal ... READ MORE

Oxford haematologists win national awards to further their research

13 September 2019 · Listed under Cardiovascular Medicine, Gene and Cell Therapy

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Two consultant haematologists at the Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre (OHTC), based at the Churchill Hospital, have been awarded funding for their research as part of a new national scheme. Dr Nicola Curry and Dr Susie Shapiro were among the recipients of the new Clinical Academic ... READ MORE

Heart rate rise and blood pressure drops during pregnancy not as dramatic as previously thought

11 September 2019 · Listed under Digital Health from Hospital to Home

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New analysis from over 36,000 healthy women in 20 countries suggests that physiological changes during pregnancy may not be as dramatic as traditionally taught. However, blood pressures do appear to be increasing year on year. Medical text books are based on data that is now over 40 years old. ... READ MORE

AI identifies ‘fingerprint’ that predicts heart attack risk

4 September 2019 · Listed under Cardiovascular Medicine

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Oxford researchers have developed a new biomarker – derived through artificial intelligence analysis of routine CT scans – that can identify people at high risk of a fatal heart attack at least five years before it strikes. The researchers, who are supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research ... READ MORE

Heart failure care must address patients’ broader health if survival rates are to improve

3 September 2019 · Listed under Cardiovascular Medicine, Multimorbidity and Long-Term Conditions, Translational Data Science

Oxford BRC-supported researchers have provided new evidence that might explain why the prognosis of heart failure patients has improved so little over the past decade. Findings show that a decline in cardiovascular deaths has been offset by an increase in the number of deaths from infections and ... READ MORE

Future life sciences leaders immerse themselves in Oxford collaborations

22 August 2019 · Listed under Other News

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A group of emerging health sector leaders taking part in a new national leadership programme have visited Oxford to learn about how academics, clinicians and industry partners are collaborating to drive innovation to benefit patients. The Immersion Day, which was organised by the NIHR Oxford ... READ MORE

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