NIHR News
Two thirds of pregnant women under 25 in London have a mental health problem
07 March 2019
NIHR supported Parkinson's trial featured in BBC documentary
04 March 2019
A pioneering, NIHR supported neurodegeneration study into Parkinson’s disease was the subject of BBC2 documentary, ‘The Parkinson’s Drug Trial: A Miracle Cure’, on Thursday 28 February.
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NIHR Statistics Group publish 'how to guide' for Continual Reassessment Method
04 March 2019
A practical “how to” guide published for trialists and statisticians using the Continual Reassessment Method design for the first time
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NIHR-funded study aims to reduce sexually transmitted infections in men
04 March 2019
Researchers funded by the NIHR are set to launch a new study to help improve condom use and tackle sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young men (16-25 years).
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NHS dermatology trainee winners announced
26 February 2019
The National Institute of Health Research Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN) and British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) run this award in partnership to recognise outstanding contributions of NHS consultants and trainees who are active in research.
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New NIHR-funded clinical trial aims to find the best way to feed premature babies
25 February 2019
A large clinical trial involving around 40 hospitals in the UK is to investigate the best way to feed babies who are born between 10 and seven weeks prematurely.
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Smartphone app could help tackle self-harm in young people
25 February 2019
A smartphone app developed with NIHR support could help to manage negative emotions and anxiety in young people, reducing the risk of self-harm.
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Smartphones help patients with TB complete treatment
22 February 2019
Patients with tuberculosis (TB) are more likely to continue their drug treatment if they are supported using smartphones rather than by attending face-to-face appointments, a new study funded by the NIHR has found.
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