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Newly discovered cells could be responsible for atherosclerosis complications
General Research
3 July 2023
A new type of macrophages recently identified in atherosclerotic lesions could provide a missing link in understanding the inflammatory origins of the common yet fatal condition.
Professor Marian Knight appointed NIHR Scientific Director for Research Infrastructure
Awards and Appointments General Research
3 July 2023
Professor Knight will lead on the strategic development of the NIHR’s infrastructure, working in partnership with infrastructure leaders.
Rapid weight loss found to be safe and helpful for people with liver disease, Oxford trial reveals
Clinical Trials General Research
28 June 2023
A clinical trial, led by a team at NDPCHS, has shown that a three-month rapid weight loss programme was not only safe but also effective in reducing the severity of a liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with liver fibrosis.
Antibiotic bone cement found not to reduce infection after hip replacement
General Research
22 June 2023
A large trial has found that using high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement is unlikely to reduce the risk of surgical site infection in people who have had a hip replacement.
Better patient outcomes when surgeon averages over 10 shoulder replacement ops a year
General Research
22 June 2023
Patients treated by surgeons who average over 10 shoulder replacements a year have a lower risk of reoperation and serious complications, and a shorter hospital stay than those treated by surgeons who do fewer operations, finds a study published by The BMJ.
AI could help detect unregulated sources of air pollution in South Asia, new project shows
General Research
16 June 2023
A collaboration between the University of Oxford and Lahore University of Management Sciences has combined the power of artificial intelligence with remote satellite imagery to help tackle the problem of unregulated brick kilns across South Asia. These kilns are a major source of air pollution, a key contributor to climate change, and notorious for people trafficking and modern-day slavery.
Professor Michael Kidd, AO, to start a new role at NDPCHS from July 2023
Awards and Appointments General Research
16 June 2023
Through a strategic partnership with UNSW and the University of Oxford, Prof Michael Kidd, will start in a new joint position in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS), focusing upon Global Primary Care and Future Health Systems.
Women diagnosed with early breast cancer today are much less likely to die from the disease than 20 years ago
General Research
13 June 2023
The results of this observational study can help clinicians to estimate prognosis for patients diagnosed with breast cancer today.
Leducq-funded transatlantic network set to pioneer new diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
Awards and Appointments General Research
13 June 2023
Professor David Paterson, in collaboration with the UCLA’s Professor Kalyanam Shivkumar, has been awarded a prestigious Leducq International Network of Excellence Program Award of $8 million (£6.3M) to set up a major new transatlantic network linking world leading researchers from the USA and Europe to develop ‘Bioelectronics for neurocardiology diagnosis and therapeutics’.
Beacon Therapeutics spun out by Syncona and Oxford raises £96 million for retinal gene therapy
General Innovation Research
12 June 2023
Beacon Therapeutics, a pioneering new biotech company, has launched with a mission to restore and improve the vision of patients with retinal diseases. The company is one of the most ambitious spinouts the University has been involved in to date, starting out with an impressive £96 million ($118.5m) in funding, the biggest launch for any company including an Oxford spin-out programme.
Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases
General Research
12 June 2023
Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases in Chinese men, including many diseases not previously linked to alcohol, according to a new study by researchers from Nuffield Department of Population Health and Peking University, published in Nature Medicine.
Adenomyosis: from symptoms to treatment, two women’s health experts explain this little known condition
General Research
5 June 2023
Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS trial
General Research
2 June 2023
An NHS trial of a new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer correctly revealed two out of every three cancers in more than 5,000 people who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms, in England or Wales. The test also also correctly identified the original site of cancer in 85% of those cases.
New study shows quitting smoking can improve mental health
General Research
1 June 2023
A new cohort study has provided compelling evidence that quitting smoking can lead to improved mental health outcomes among people with and without mental health disorders, alleviating concerns raised by both clinicians and smokers.
Wegovy and Ozempic: could the new weight-loss drug also treat dementia?
General Research
22 May 2023
Brain and mental health innovation at Oxford
General Innovation Research
22 May 2023
Mental Health and Dementia are a global healthcare crisis, affecting over one billion people worldwide. Of those, over 400 million people are on the Alzheimer's disease continuum, with one person diagnosed every three seconds, and the figure expected to rise as the global population of those over 60 is set to double by 2050.
How mental health treatments are being extended with virtual reality
General Innovation Research
22 May 2023
Nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from some form of mental disorder, according to UN data, but relatively few can access the treatment they need. Innovative AI based therapy, developed by researchers at Oxford, is now enabling a greater number of people to get help.
The safety of GP prescribing in England was not adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
19 May 2023
Researchers from the universities of Oxford and Nottingham have found that despite substantial disruption to primary care services, the safety of GP prescribing in England was largely unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Information day held for patients on WINGMEN trial
General Public Engagement with Research Research
16 May 2023
On Thursday 4 May, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) hosted a special information day for patients with prostate cancer participating in the WINGMEN clinical trial.
Ethnic minority patients yearn for warmth from health care professionals, research finds
General Research
12 May 2023
Developing better connections between ethnic minority patients and health care professionals could deliver more positive health care experiences for ethnic minority patients, according to a new study. The results have been published in PLOS ONE.