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Registration is now fully open for the inaugural NLMHP Research Conference

The day will see the launch of the partnerships ambitious five-year research strategy and showcase recent and future research across the partnership from clinicians and academics, taking place on 9th July 2024 at


PATHFINDER Study: Results show some benefits but need to examine the effect of more intensive and longer-term therapy

The randomised control trial explored the use of Problem Adaptation Therapy (PATH) for individuals with mild to moderate dementia and depression and found that although benefits were not sustained after three mon


UK wide trial of quick and accurate blood tests hopes to revolutionise dementia diagnosis

Thousands of people from NHS memory clinics are set to take part in countrywide study looking to capitalise on recent breakthroughs in potential dementia blood tests.


Remembering Professor Paul Wallace and his passionate support for research

The team at Noclor and many of our colleagues in the research world and beyond have been saddened by the passing of Paul Wallace.


New research funding opportunities available from the NIHR

The latest National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funding calls includes Health Technology Assessment Programmes for Crohn's disease management, digital technologies in social care and a themed call on reducing compound pres


Study findings could expedite the availability of new prostate cancer treatments for men

Improved treatments being researched for prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in men, could be rolled out almost two years earlier than possible at present


Longer course of antiviral treatment required to combat COVID-19 infections

Study conducted as part of PANORAMIC platform trial finds that the current recommended five-day course may not be the adequate length to treat COVID-19 infections


“Sponge on a String” slashes waiting times for oesophageal cancer diagnostic tests

The innovative Cytosponge tool previously trialled in GP Practices is now reducing the long NHS waiting times experienced for endoscopies to diagnose precursor to cancer


The SPS Study: Recruitment completed in largest ever clinical trial of psychological support for people with personality disorder

When people experience long-term mental distress and difficulties coping with relationships it can reduce their quality of life and lead to social exclusion.


Study suggests erectile dysfunction drugs “may point to a new way to reduce Alzheimer’s risk”

The new findings from the UCL led study found that the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease was 18% less in men prescribed drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction.