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Can routinely collected data transform the way we do trials?
The wealth of data we have available to us has the potential to predict what treatment works best for us; but can this method really change the way we do trials? A new review paper sheds light on how big data could transform the use of real-world evidence in healthcare,...
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New Chair of the CSO HIPS Committee Announced
HSRU's Prof Shaun Treweek is the new chair of the Chief Scientist Office Health Improvement, Protection and Services Research (HIPS) Committee.
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Empowering people to help speak up about safety in primary care
Using codesign to involve patients and professionals in developing new interventions for patients with multimorbidity
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HSRU Public Engagement Group become 'elf evidence detectives' for Christmas school activity
Following our successful events at this year’s TechFest and Maths Week, members of our Public Engagement Group were delighted to bring a Christmas version of our treasure hunt activity to Milltimber Primary School on the 11th of December. The treasure hunt encouraged the Primary 5 children to think critically about research...
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The Queen's Anniversary Award for sustained excellence in health services research
We have won the Queen's Anniversary Prize for our health services research! It is the UK's most prestigious form of national recognition open to a UK academic or vocational institution.
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Professor Louise Locock co-authors BMJ Open Article published 20 November 2017
Deciding when to return to the GP when symptoms do not resolve is something many people struggle with, especially when the symptoms may not appear to be serious or life-threatening. Research with cancer patents in Denmark, England, and Sweden, published in BMJ Open, indicates that small changes to how doctors conclude...
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Data supports public health measures to prevent weight gain and help with weight loss
Weight reducing diets, predominantly those low in fat, may reduce risk of early death for adults with obesity.
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Leading scientists and researchers meet to discuss future efforts to combat antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a major global threat. It is a complex problem that affects all of society, is driven by many interconnected factors and requires cross-national initiatives. The Joint Programming Initiatives on Antimicrobial Resistance, JPIAMR, funds international working groups to create collaboration across countries to maximise efforts to...
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Cafe MED - Informing Health Policy: Is it time to celebrate or innovate?
Professor Craig Ramsay and Professor Mandy Ryan will be at the Suttie Centre, Monday 19 November, 6pm to 7.30pm for this event which aims to bring the public, researchers and clinicians together.
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Audit & Feedback Scientific Update and Workshop in Calgary - October 19-20, 2017
Craig Ramsay, together with experts from across Canada and around the world will be in Calgary this week to share their experiences and knowledge on using performance feedback to improve quality of care.