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Free Oxford event: learn about NHS inflammatory bowel disease research
20 January 2020
The public are invited to learn about NHS research into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at a free Oxford event next month.
Oxford researchers test Viagra to prevent recurrent strokes
16 January 2020
University of Oxford researchers have begun a clinical trial to assess whether the drug sildenafil, more commonly known by its commercial name Viagra, could improve blood flow to the brain and so have the potential to reduce damage to small blood vessels in the brain and prevent strokes.
“She’s a pioneer!” Eastern participant with dementia’s life changed by NHS research
16 January 2020
A woman with dementia has seen a significant reduction in symptoms of agitation after taking part in clinical research at the care home where she lives.
Eastern patient finds a better balance after taking part in research
16 January 2020
•Jane Macaulay, 55, who is an NHS coder from Thurston near Bury St. Edmunds, has suffered from Ménière's disease for four years.
New magazine about Thames Valley health research
15 January 2020
The first issue of a magazine about health research in Thames Valley is going out to NHS waiting rooms across the region.
MRI scans are more accurate than ultrasound for assessing Crohn's disease
10 January 2020
Two types of scan, MRI and ultrasound, work well when used for staging and monitoring Crohn’s disease. MRI is more accurate.
New online map to help people find health research in Thames Valley
09 January 2020
People in Thames Valley can now find more than 700 research studies taking place in the NHS, public health and social care using a new interactive online map.
Oxfordshire GP honoured for weight loss study
07 January 2020
Wantage’s Dr Elizabeth Morris was recognised for leading a study into helping patients reduce carbohydrates in their diets by cutting out sugar and starchy foods such as pasta and rice.
Portsmouth Hospitals named winners of two prestigious HSJ Awards
30 December 2019
The prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards, which recognise outstanding contribution to healthcare, have awarded teams and individuals at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust (PHT).
Inspirational teams and individuals celebrated at Pride of Portsmouth Awards
30 December 2019
Alice Mortlock, Research and Quality Manager at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, has been awarded with the Chief Executive Award at the annual Pride of Portsmouth Awards ceremony.
Very small babies are not affected by the rate of increasing milk feeds
27 December 2019
A large-scale trial has found that the speed of increasing milk feed volumes in low birth weight or very low gestational age babies who are on intravenous feeding does not influence outcomes.
Voucher rewards do not reduce cannabis use in people with psychosis
23 December 2019
Contingency management - the use of positive reinforcement in the form of supermarket vouchers to shape behaviour - makes no difference in the frequency of cannabis use or relapse rates in those with early psychosis. Although psychotic symptoms initially decrease, these changes are not sustained over the longer term and are no better than with an optimised educational intervention.
New research led by south London researchers helps to save babies' lives
19 December 2019
Researchers in south London have found that an abdominal cerclage, or stitch, is proven to save babies’ lives and reduce the risk of preterm birth.
Future healthcare products to be made more accessible with the help of University of Portsmouth
18 December 2019
A pioneering business support project, which has been developed by the University of Portsmouth, will provide quicker access to ground-breaking healthcare technologies.
Local researcher features in national dementia campaign
18 December 2019
Dr Jay Amin has featured in a film which is part of Alzheimer’s Research UK and Ricoh’s joint campaign. The film explores Dementia with Lewy bodies.
CLARITY trial first infusion
18 December 2019
The Memory Assessment & Research Centre (MARC) have recruited their first participant to the CLARITY study.
Wessex researchers support people living with diabetes and an eating disorder
18 December 2019
For World Diabetes Day on 14th November, we spoke to Dr Hermione Price and Dr Sarah Brewster about their most recent research project which aims to support people who are living with type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder.
CRN South London's ODP app improves access to research for local people
18 December 2019
CRN South London’s Business Intelligence Manager, Jessica Smith, believes a locally developed app has helped even more local people in the south London area to benefit from clinical research, while improving the network’s ability to monitor recruitment into studies.
Bournemouth recruit first patient in Europe to study
17 December 2019
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH) have recruited the first patient in Europe to a study.
AHSN scoops national HSJ Award
17 December 2019
Wessex AHSN has won a prestigious HSJ Award at this year's ceremony for work on the National Polypharmacy Prescribing Comparators.

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