New research to help children from deprived areas brush up on oral health
A new research project funded by the NIHR HTA Programme will investigate ways of improving the oral health of young people living in deprived areas. The researchers from the Universities of Dundee and Sheffield will work with 48 schools and nearly 6000 young people in Scotland, England and Wales on the four-year Brushing Reminder 4... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - March 1, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

One-off bowel scope cuts cancer risk for at least 17 years
A one-off bowel screening test reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer by more than one third and could save thousands of lives, according to a study published in The Lancet.The researchers, funded by an NIHR and MRC partnership and Cancer Research UK, found that the test – which examines the lower part of the... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - February 22, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Vitamin D protects against colds and flu, finds major global study
Vitamin D supplements have been found to protect against acute respiratory infections including colds, flu and pneumonia, according to a study funded by the NIHR.The study provides the most robust evidence yet that vitamin D is beneficial for something other than bone and muscle health, and could have major implications for public health policy, including... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - February 16, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Major increase in midwifery unit births since 2010
Births in midwifery units in England have trebled, up from five per cent to 14 per cent over the last six years, a new study by researchers at The University of Nottingham has shown.The research, funded by the NIHR HS&DR Programme, revealed that the number of midwifery units alongside hospital obstetric units almost doubled from... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - February 15, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New #twosides campaign promotes public involvement in research
The NIHR is launching a striking new campaign urging patients and the public to get actively involved in health and social care research which affects the lives of millions of people. Featuring an iconic split face image, the #twosides campaign highlights ways for people who aren’t medical or academic professionals to play an important part... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - February 14, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Support for health professionals reduces unnecessary use of antibiotics in hospitals
An updated Cochrane Review published today has identified effective and safe ways to reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics in hospitals. Guidelines and policies that promote better targeting of antibiotics in patients who need them have the greatest impact when they are supported by the most effective ways to change doctors’ behavior.Antibiotics are used to treat... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - February 10, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Dying at home or in hospital dependent on wealth, location and number of diseases
Where people die is often important to them and their families, as well as being important for planning health care services. Most people want to die at home, but most die in hospital.While the trends have been studied in cancer, other diseases, such as respiratory, are rarely looked at even though they are common and... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - February 1, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Landmark trial looking at test to predict who needs chemotherapy for breast cancer begins
A landmark trial, funded by the NIHR HTA Programme, is looking at a test to predict who needs chemotherapy for breast cancer. The OPTIMA (Optimal Personalised Treatment of breast cancer using Multi-parameter Analysis) trial aims to use genomic tests to identify breast cancer patients who are likely to benefit from chemotherapy and spare those who... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - January 26, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New Brittle bone trial seeks to reduce risk of fractures
People with a rare bone condition that can cause them to have hundreds of fractures during a lifetime are being invited to trial a potential treatment. Researchers have received £1.5 million from the NIHR to conduct the study, which will involve 390 people with a condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). The six-year trial will test... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - January 19, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Sign up for new webinars offering advice on NIHR Researchfish submissions
RESEARCHERS and research managers are being invited to sign up for webinars offering vital advice on making 2017 NIHR Researchfish submissions.We are holding two online seminars on Wednesday, January 11 – one tailored for NIHR researchers and the other aimed at research managers from organisations hosting awards.Researchfish is used to gather information on the outputs,... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - January 4, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Pedometers delivered by post can help improve patients’ physical activity levels, study shows
A new trial has shown that pedometers, provided either by post or with practice nurse support, can improve objectively measured physical activity levels in less active people. The PACE-UP clinical trial, led by Dr Tess Harris of St George’s, University of London and funded by the NIHR, gave two groups of general practice patients pedometers,... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - January 4, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Open access from start to finish
A new website for the NIHR Journals Library launched today. By incorporating project information into the existing wealth of open access data, the new site provides access to the full story of NIHR-funded research projects. This change will help to increase the impact of NIHR research, so that evidence is shared more effectively with the... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - November 24, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Study to test impact of community pharmacies delivering psychological support
People experiencing low mood in Durham and Teesside could benefit from an NIHR PHR-funded pilot study, seeing community pharmacies deliver psychological support. David Ekers, a nurse consultant, from Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust will train pharmacy staff to deliver psychological therapies to people living with long term physical health conditions and low... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - November 24, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Study to test impact of community pharmacists delivering psychological support
People experiencing low mood in Durham and Teesside could benefit from an NIHR PHR-funded pilot study, seeing community pharmacists deliver psychological support. David Ekers, a nurse consultant, from Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust will train pharmacy staff to deliver psychological therapies to people living with long term physical health conditions and low... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - November 24, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Researchers explore the best treatments for glaucoma
Researchers have found that a procedure used to remove cataracts is more successful than current standard treatments with laser in treating Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma – a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Professor Azuara-Blanco, from Queen’s University Belfast, led an international trial comparing two treatments for glaucoma – the standard treatment, or ‘laser iridotomy’, which... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - November 17, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news