Researchers in Oxford have found that a simple test carried out on a smartphone can help to accurately predict future change in people in the early stages of Parkinson’s, helping to determine the support they may need. This study, supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) ... READ MORE
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New approach to reducing damage after a heart attack
During the emergency procedure used to reopen the blocked artery that has caused a heart attack, smaller ‘micro’ blood vessels can remain constricted, causing significant damage, according to a new study. The research by Associate Professor Neil Herring of the University of Oxford’s Department of ... READ MORE
Study discovers genetic changes linked to leukaemia in children with Down’s syndrome
Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered the specific gene mutations that are required for the development of leukaemia in children with Down’s syndrome. Children with Down’s syndrome have a 150-fold increased risk of myeloid leukaemia, and while some of the genetic causes of ... READ MORE
Research suggests high blood pressure is major cause of heart valve disease
New research has conclusively found that long-term exposure to high blood pressure increases the risk of heart valve disease, with significant implications for clinical practice guidelines and health management. “Clinical practice guidelines currently make little reference to preventative ... READ MORE
Oxford Blood Group: Exchange Newsletter Issue 3 vol 1 / June 2019
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Doctors should offer structured weight loss programmes as treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Doctors should offer structured weight loss programmes to patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), new research led by the University of Oxford has found. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, found that weight loss programmes improved measures of liver disease in ... READ MORE
Oxford patients take part in study to understand role of stress in managing Crohn’s disease
Around 60 Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust patients are to take part in a study to look at how wearable and mobile devices can help us to understand the relationship between stress and the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, and help to improve management of the condition. The ... READ MORE
Clinical data project leads to potential advance in understanding of chronic hepatitis B
Researchers and clinicians in Oxford have provided fresh insights into how some people with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) can be cleared of the disease, as part of a national initiative to better use NHS patient data to tackle emerging health issues. It is hoped that the research, the first study on ... READ MORE
Online shopping interventions may help customers buy healthier foods
Altering the default order in which foods are shown on screen, or offering substitutes lower in saturated fat could help customers make healthier choices when shopping for food online, according to a study supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. The authors, from the University ... READ MORE
Government investment in health research benefits wider economy, study finds
A study has found that government investment in healthcare research is good for the wider economy. The research, supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), found that the return on investment in the Oxford BRC was 46% in terms of income and job creation alone. The paper, ... READ MORE
Oxford’s world-class research showcased at BRC Open Day
The breadth of world-class medical research that takes place in Oxford was on show on Friday as the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre hosted an Open Day. Around 400 people attended the event at the John Radcliffe Hospital, which included an exhibition showcasing medical innovations from a ... READ MORE
Stroke deaths in England halved in ten years, study finds
Deaths from stroke in England halved in the first 10 years of the 21st Century, thanks to improved treatment, a study by Oxford BRC-funded researchers has found. However, the study, published in the BMJ, warned that there had been an increase in the number of people under the age of 55 who had ... READ MORE
BRC hosts social enterprise workshop
The NIHR Oxford BRC hosted the first National Institute for Health Research Social Enterprise Workshop on Friday 17 May to discuss the value of social enterprises to the NIHR and potential future opportunities in this field. Delegates from Oxford University Innovation, Oxford Health BRC, ... READ MORE
Women and older people most likely to experience shortcomings in heart failure care
A study of 93,000 UK adults with heart failure has revealed critical care shortcomings in diagnostic tests, drug prescriptions, and follow-up patterns, with women and those over 75 years of age disproportionately affected. The study by The George Institute for Global Health at the University of ... READ MORE
Oxford researchers spot tell-tale signs of potentially fatal cardiac condition
Researchers in Oxford have employed a technique more commonly used in brain imaging to identify the tell-tale signs of the potentially fatal heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people. This Oxford BRC-supported study is the first time ... READ MORE
NIHR Oxford BRC Senior Research Fellows named
The Oxford BRC is delighted to announce the appointment of seven new Senior Research Fellows. They were chosen from an extremely strong field of 47 applicants from across the scientific and clinical community because they demonstrated that their research was high impact and of high quality . ... READ MORE
BRC researchers elected Fellows of Academy of Medical Sciences
Three Oxford BRC-supported researchers are among eight University of Oxford scientists elected to join the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) this year. The BRC researchers among the new Fellows are: Professor Helen McShane, Professor of Vaccinology in the ... READ MORE
Study advises against ‘one-size-fits-all’ PPI framework
A single, one-size‐fits‐all framework for patient and public involvement may be less useful than a range of resources that can be adapted and used locally, a study supported by the NIHR Oxford BRC has concluded. The study, ‘Frameworks for supporting patient and public involvement in research: ... READ MORE
Summary of the Crohn’s & Colitis Open Evening
On Thursday 7th February 2019, over 170 members of the public affected by Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis attended a ‘Crohn’s and Colitis Open Evening’ at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Below is a PDF summary of the event plus a slideshow with slides from the Powerpoint presentation ... READ MORE
Oxford BRC achieves ISO 9001 audit success
Following an external audit, the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has again been successfully certified to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 standard. Oxford is the only NIHR BRC in the country to have designated ISO 9001 certification. The audit of the BRC’s funding ... READ MORE
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