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 pressures on the NHS and social care
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 presentImproved 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
Study conducted as part of PANORAMIC platform trial testing the viral loads of participants taking antiviral treatment finds that the current recommended five-day course may not be the adequate length to fully treat their COVID-19 infections
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
When people experience long-term mental distress and difficulties coping with relationships it can reduce their quality of life and lead to social exclusion.
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
Led collaboratively between CNWL and University College London, the new purpose-built research facility will aim to understand the diseases of ageing, and develop therapies against them
Findings from the study examining the first-ever post-diagnostic dementia support programme are a ‘rare positive result’ and a ‘lifeline to thousands of carers across the UK’
The Behavioural Activation in Social Isolation trial ran during the COVID pandemic and found that the mental health and quality of life improved for older people who received the structured telephone-based psychological care