NIHR salutes TrialBlazers in new campaign to take part in health and care research
NIHR salutes TrialBlazers in new campaign to take part in health and care research
- Published: 20 May 2022
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Alternative to open heart surgery just as effective for patients with common heart condition
An NIHR-funded study led by researchers at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre has shown that a less invasive heart procedure for a common condition is just as effective as conventional open-heart surgery. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
- Published: 19 May 2022
Antibiotics given before caesarean not linked to asthma and eczema in children
Antibiotics given to women before a caesarean birth have no effect on the risk of early childhood conditions, such as asthma or eczema, finds an NIHR-funded study.
- Published: 18 May 2022
E-cigarettes may be more effective than nicotine patches in helping pregnant women who smoke quit, and are just as safe
E-cigarettes are just as safe as nicotine patches for pregnant women and may help more women stop smoking, finds new NIHR-funded research.
- Published: 17 May 2022
Children’s physical activity levels fell below national guidelines in wake of pandemic, shows study
New research has revealed children’s physical activity levels in the UK were significantly lower by the time the COVID-19 pandemic public lockdown restrictions were lifted.
- Published: 16 May 2022
Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose provides stronger immunity boost than third dose, shows UK study
COVID-19 vaccines given as fourth doses in the UK offer excellent boosting immunity protection, according to the latest results from the NIHR-supported COV-BOOST study.
- Published: 10 May 2022
Children could find it easier to reach a healthier weight if their parents are addressing their own weight
New research funded by NIHR has found that many parents attending commercial weight management programmes would be happy for their child, if overweight, to also receive support to reach a healthier weight.
- Published: 09 May 2022
Established Clinician and Early Career Clinician 2022 awards announced by FICM and NIHR
Dr Peter McGuigan and Dr Alicia Waite have been awarded Established Clinician and Early Career Clinician by the NIHR CRN and the FICM.
- Published: 09 May 2022
People hospitalised with severe COVID-19 show cognitive decline similar to 20 years of ageing
New research funded by NIHR shows that patients who were hospitalised with severe COVID have lasting cognitive problems several months after their acute illness.
- Published: 05 May 2022
Self-monitoring of blood pressure in pregnancy does not detect high blood pressure earlier or improve blood pressure control
Self-monitoring of blood pressure during pregnancy does not help detect high blood pressure earlier, according to the results of a large new clinical trial.
- Published: 03 May 2022
1,000 healthcare professionals take their first step in research as part of innovative NIHR scheme
The NIHR is delighted to announce that over 1,000 health and care professionals have now got involved with research for the first time as part of the Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme.
- Published: 29 April 2022
New 'sponge on a string' screening study to detect oesophageal cancer earlier
NIHR has co-funded a new £6.4m trial which could pave the way for a test to be established as a routine screening programme to detect Barrett’s oesophagus – a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer.
- Published: 28 April 2022
Easing access to quality post-injury care can save lives
Experts are launching a major study to help reduce the likelihood of people in developing countries dying unnecessarily from injuries caused by accidents or violence.
- Published: 28 April 2022
Living near fast food restaurants in South Asia may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Globally, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing. An NIHR-funded study, published in PLOS Medicine, suggests that living near fast food restaurants increases the risk of developing the condition.
- Published: 27 April 2022
Researchers create new tool to assess symptoms of long COVID
Researchers have worked with patients to develop a comprehensive tool to assess the symptoms of long COVID and their impact on everyday life.
- Published: 27 April 2022
COVID-19 vaccine boosters give well-maintained immunity three months on, finds NIHR-supported COV-BOOST trial
The latest results from the UK’s COV-BOOST study, led by University Hospital Southampton, have shown prolonged immune responses following third doses of several COVID-19 vaccines.
- Published: 21 April 2022
NIHR publishes framework to promote race equality in public involvement in research
The NIHR is proud to publish our Race Equality Framework - a self-assessment tool to help organisations improve racial equality in public involvement in health and care research.
- Published: 20 April 2022
NIHR welcomes UK approval of Valneva COVID-19 vaccine
Following rigorous clinical trials supported by the NIHR and thorough data analysis, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine for UK use.
- Published: 14 April 2022
Antiviral treatment Paxlovid investigated through PANORAMIC study
The NIHR-supported PANORAMIC trial is investigating a new COVID-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, among vulnerable groups in the community.
- Published: 12 April 2022
Transforming care and health at home
NIHR has co-funded 14 new research projects to develop technologies such as self-care apps, smart devices and wearables to help people transform their care and health at home.
- Published: 12 April 2022
Major new mental health study inspired by lived experience
Experts at Northumbria University are supporting a £1 million research study, funded by the NIHR, which aims to improve the outcomes and experiences of those being discharged from mental health hospitals.
- Published: 08 April 2022
Trial identifies most effective breathing support for children in intensive care
A commonly used means of delivering additional oxygen to children in intensive care is not as effective as many clinicians assume, according to new NIHR-funded research.
- Published: 08 April 2022
Landmark clinical trial shows benefits of virtual reality treatment for severe psychological problems
The largest ever clinical trial of virtual reality (VR) therapy for mental health, funded by NIHR, has shown that automated VR treatment works well for patients diagnosed with psychosis.
- Published: 07 April 2022
NIHR changes name to emphasise long-term commitment to social care research
Since its establishment in 2006, the NIHR has invested over £200m in more than 470 social care research projects across its portfolio, with £90m worth of NIHR-funded social care studies starting in the last three years.
- Published: 05 April 2022
AI test could predict effective cancer drug combinations in less than two days
Scientists led by an NIHR Research Professor have created a prototype test that can predict which drug combinations are likely to work for cancer patients in as little as 24 to 48 hours.
- Published: 04 April 2022