Global breast cancer report finds inequities persist
Recommendations to tackle urgent global challenges in breast cancer have been laid out in a new report led by NIHR Research Professor, Charlotte Coles.
- Published: 16 April 2024
Recommendations to tackle urgent global challenges in breast cancer have been laid out in a new report led by NIHR Research Professor, Charlotte Coles.
NIHR and the Medical Research Council (MRC) are funding the trial, which is being run by Oxford University in collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant.
A new study has revealed that long COVID leads to ongoing inflammation that can be detected in blood
Researchers will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can revolutionise dementia diagnosis. The NIHR is contributing almost £1m to the new research effort.
The NIHR-funded study evaluated the use of the Drink Less app which aims to help people reduce their alcohol consumption.
Researchers funded by NIHR who conducted the study hope the initiative will be rolled out to hospitals nation-wide.
NIHR has published its first Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships to improve how we work with patients, service-users, carers and the public.
Researchers from Southampton BRC have identified a group of biological markers that are found in high levels among infectious patients
A new mpox vaccine is being tested in the UK, as the virus continues to spread in many parts of the world.
Our commitments set out key steps we will take to engage in climate, health and sustainability research and capacity building.
A new study supported by NIHR has found that adults who had a ‘lazy eye’ in childhood are more likely to experience health problems, such as high blood pressure, obesity, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
The first doses of the treatment have been given to patients at the NIHR Imperial CRF at Hammersmith Hospital
An update on the 16 projects NIHR has funded HDR UK to deliver which aim to use rapid data-driven approaches to identify and tackle winter pressures in the health care system.
Using a digital app helped improve speech for stroke patients.
Idroxioleic acid is derived from olive oil and may offer hope to patients with glioblastoma
A more targeted form of radiotherapy will be trialled to see if it causes fewer long-term side effects than standard radiotherapy.
The UK Government approved the specialist technique following results of research funded by NIHR. It will benefit screening for some of the most deadly cancers.
An international study involving around 500 pregnant women has shown the benefits of taking nutritional supplements before and during pregnancy
Practising and reading music helps sustain good memory and the ability to solve complex tasks, according to new research part-funded by the NIHR.
A dramatic increase in child obesity levels during the pandemic is set to cost the UK over £8 billion according to NIHR researchers.
More people with dementia across the UK will be able to take part in research into the condition and help accelerate the development of new treatments. This comes after the Government announces £49.9 million of new funding. The investment will go towards a coordinated network of dementia trials sites across the country.
Researchers from the University of Oxford examined data from more than 20 million people, from the UK, Spain and Estonia
Up to £30m is being made available to enhance NHS trusts’ ability to carry out innovative research
More than 8,000 babies took part in the HARMONIE trial, a partnership between Sanofi, AstraZeneca and the NIHR
Large study into the thoughts and behaviours of video gamers, supported by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula (PenARC), has shown in-game purchasing of randomised rewards is similar to gambling.