
Researchers find a link between a common virus and acute hepatitis in children
New NIHR-funded research has found that a common virus plays a key role in acute hepatitis in children who carry a certain gene.
- Published: 31 March 2023
New NIHR-funded research has found that a common virus plays a key role in acute hepatitis in children who carry a certain gene.
An innovative trial which aims to determine whether patients with colorectal cancer can be spared unnecessary chemotherapy has opened at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) have launched a report looking at their contribution to the fight against COVID-19.
New NIHR research could help in the development of treatments for those living with long COVID.
The report aims to encourage research that improves care and speeds up progress towards new treatments for people with, or at risk of, diabetes.
NIHR-funded trial finds men who are actively monitored have the same high survival rates after 15 years as those treated with radiotherapy or surgery.
An NIHR-funded study has informed a guide which helps providers to introduce artificial technology (AI) technology into adult social care.
The projects include pop-up pods at festivals and events to educate people on the harms of using drugs, as well as workforce support to help young people develop personal and social skills to reduce vulnerability to illegal substance use.
New research will help to spot the early signs of dementia using a huge range of innovative tests including spatial awareness and monitoring sleep disturbances.
An NHS behaviour-change programme has been linked to a reduction in the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes in adults with raised blood sugars, NIHR-funded research shows.
NIHR is supporting nine new artificial intelligence technologies through the AI in Health and Care Award.
It will find out if antibody testing can identify which immunosuppressed people remain at greatest risk of severe COVID-19 infection after vaccinations.
The NIHR is contributing over £1 million in funding to develop the new technology, which is known as Organ Quality Assessment (OrQA).
The NIHR has appointed over 50 new Senior Investigators, with about two thirds based outside of London.
NIHR is supporting research into rare diseases as part of the Rare Diseases Action Plan.
The NIHR’s new evidence Collection, “7 findings that could save the NHS money and improve care”, brings together seven NIHR-funded studies. It identifies findings that could help improve the quality of healthcare while also delivering significant savings.
NIHR has launched a major new unified call for research on compound pressures.
New NIHR-funded research shows the Trailblazer mental health programme for children and young people has had a positive impact, but challenges still remain
Find out more about the six research leaders have been awarded the flagship NIHR Research Professorship award.
New NIHR-funded research shows online behavioural therapy is safe and could benefit children with Tourette's syndrome and chronic tic disorder
The Be Part of Research website which helps people find and take part in health and care research is now available through the NHS App in England.
Researchers say delivering services digitally will not help to reduce costs but the benefits outweigh the costs. They also recommend making digital services more efficient, cost effective and accessible to all.
TV presenter and menopause awareness advocate Davina Mcall stressed the importance of women’s health research - in particular the menopause - at an NIHR event last week.
Sixteen projects exploring how to ease winter pressures on the NHS have been launched by HDR UK, with funding from NIHR
A 10-minute scan can enable the detection and cure of the most common cause of high blood pressure.