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People with chronic conditions are missing out on health management benefits of physical activity
General Research
5 February 2019
A study of over 96,000 UK men and women, of average age 64.5 years, has found that those with chronic conditions are spending considerably less time on physical activity than their healthy peers, so are missing out on its health management benefits.
BDI to host EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Health Data Science
Awards and Appointments Research
5 February 2019
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has funded a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Health Data Science at the University of Oxford. The Centre will be located within the Big Data Institute, and will play a leading role in training the next generation of health data scientists.
Fundamental advances in vascular development knowledge
Research
4 February 2019
Research carried out by the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics represents advances in vascular development knowledge.
MRI scans reveal how brain protects memories
Research
4 February 2019
Research by the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging has identified two distinct parts of the human brain - the neocortex and the hippocampus (a part of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions) - which protect our memories from interfering with one another.
Natural Killer cells used to treat chronic pain by removing damaged nerves after injury
Research
4 February 2019
An international collaboration of scientists, led by Alexander Davies and Simon Rinaldi from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, has found that specialised cells within the body’s immune system - Natural Killer cells - play a significant role in removing damaged nerve fibres.
Oxford University signs universal flu vaccine development deal with US startup BWV
Innovation Research
4 February 2019
Oxford University, through its innovation arm Oxford University Innovation (OUI), has entered into an option agreement for a universal influenza vaccine with US-based startup Blue Water Vaccines (BWV), which is raising $15m to support development of the flu shot.
Bad brakes
Research
4 February 2019
Researchers in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine identify a faulty molecular brake that interferes with heart muscle’s ability to contract and relax
Statin therapy reduces cardiovascular disease risk in older people
General Research
1 February 2019
Statin therapy reduces major vascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in people of all ages, including those over the age of 75, according to a new study published in The Lancet.
Innovations get £3M boost to prove the potential of health data to transform lives
Awards and Appointments General Innovation Research
1 February 2019
Ten innovative data solutions to healthcare challenges, including a project led by the Head of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), Professor Freddie Hamdy, are set to receive a share of £3 million Government funding following a UK-wide competition. The initiatives will see NHS, universities and companies combining expertise and using health data responsibly to drive innovation and improve health outcomes for people across the UK.
Scientists call for increased diversity in genomic research
Research
8 January 2019
A growing number of genomic studies have generated important discoveries regarding human health and behaviour, but new research from the University of Oxford suggests that scientific advancement is limited by a lack of diversity.
Concerns raised as opioid prescriptions rise across UK
General Research
21 December 2018
Researchers recommend greater action to promote best practice as a new study reveals a rise in prescriptions of opioids for treating chronic pain rise between 1998 and 2018.
Science and Art Partnership Showcased at Exciting New Exhibition
Events Research
20 December 2018
Associate Professor Liz Tunbridge (Department of Psychiatry) and artist Eleanor Minney have collaborated to create an exciting display of works in textiles, drawing, clay and handwriting.
Gently stroking babies before medical procedures may reduce pain
General Research
18 December 2018
Researchers from the Department of Paediatrics have found that gently stroking a baby seems to reduce activity in the infant brain associated with painful experiences.
New Oxford Sparks animation launched: Bacteria Safari: The Forest on your Fingernail
Research
17 December 2018
In a new Oxford Sparks animation 'Bacteria Safari: The Forest on your Fingernail', Professor Kevin Foster (Department of Biochemistry and Department of Zoology) explores how studying tiny organisms can shed light on much bigger animals and plants.
Harmful Placebos
Blogs Research
12 December 2018
In a guest blog, Dr Jeremy Howick from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences discusses a new review of data from 250,726 trial participants which found that 1 in 20 people who took placebos in trials dropped out because of serious adverse events (side effects).
Is morphine an effective and safe analgesic for premature babies?
Research
11 December 2018
The Lancet has published the results of the Procedural Pain in Premature Infants (Poppi) study, which was run by the Paediatric Neuroimaging Group and co-ordinated by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (Clinical Trials Unit).
Undergraduate students present at national showcase
General Research
11 December 2018
Three Oxford University undergraduate medical students taking part in a research placement scheme in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences presented their work this month at a national showcase of primary care research.
Santa’s Digital Dilemmas
General Research
10 December 2018
Earlier this month, Department of Experimental Psychology’s Amy Orben talked to Santa as he comes to terms with the digital world. In Santa’s WWW (Wired Winter Wonderland), where the elves are glued to their screens, Mrs. Claus’s cooking inspires emojis and Rudolf is trolling Comet, Amy offers some useful advice.