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Updated process to oversee the safe introduction of new surgical procedures
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has worked with researchers from the surgical and orthopaedic innovation theme at the Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (Bristol BRC) to create a flow diagram outlining an updated process for overseeing the safe introduction of new surgical procedures. The…
Weight management intervention for adolescents wins ASO Ken Clare Award for involving public in obesity research
An intervention aimed at helping adolescents manage their weight has won the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) Ken Clare Award for excellence in patient and public involvement and engagement with obesity research. The intervention is part of the AIM2Change study and was jointly developed by Bristol…
Improving diabetes management in children and young people from underserved communities
Children and young people with diabetes from families in underserved communities have higher blood sugar levels than average. Providing flexible, family-focussed support and addressing socio-cultural and emotional issues could improve how they manage their condition, according to a series of papers published as part of the Diversity…
Applying a commercial determinants perspective to suicide and self-harm prevention
Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s more deaths than due to HIV, malaria, or war. Effective methods for preventing suicide exist but they are not being implemented. We need to ask why. Suicide and self-harm are important public health issues the world over.
Funding awarded for research into shared decision making in surgery
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded the North Bristol NHS Trust and the University of Bristol almost £150,000 to conduct research into improving shared decision making in surgery. The NIHR Programme Development Grant award will enable the study team working within the…
Using automation to streamline living systematic reviews
Researchers conducting living systematic reviews could benefit from automation tools to make workflow more efficient. Tools using artificial intelligence and machine learning could improve the screening process but have limitations, according to a study published in Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen. The team behind…
My journey from pharma to data science: an internship tale
Hello everyone, I’m Femi, a recent graduate from the University of Gloucestershire’s data science MSc programme. My journey to this point has been fascinating, filled with unexpected turns and enlightening discoveries. Today, I’m excited to share my story with you. From my beginnings in clinical pharmacy to…
Flash glucose monitoring may improve diabetes management in children and young people
Flash glucose monitoring might help young people improve control of their diabetes, according to a study published in the BMJ Open Diabetes and Care. Researchers in the South-West of England found some indication that flash monitoring with the first-generation FreeStyle Libre® sensor might offer an alternative to…
Study reveals surgeons need to improve how they communicate with patients about innovative procedures
Patients are not given sufficient information about the novel status of a procedure, possible uncertainties or potential risks when deciding to go ahead with the procedure, a study published in the Annals of Surgery has found. The study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care…