And that's a wrap on our 2024 research highlights!
From COVID-19 insights to healthcare innovation and equity, it's been quite a journey. Thanks for joining us.

Missed anything? Check our profile for the full #NDPCHSReview24 series. The conversation doesn't stop here - let's keep it going!

Department's Centre for Research Equity launches historic partnership to advance health equity in Northern Ireland Department's Centre for Research Equity partners with Northern Ireland to advance health equity. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and ensure resea...

🌟 In June this year, the departments Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) partnered with Northern Ireland Health agencies to improve inclusive health research.

Bringing diverse voices to the table for better outcomes.

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Expanding domestic violence training scheme for GPs improves identification and referral rates, study reveals A new study from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, and the University of Bristol, shows that an adapted version of an established domestic violence trainin...

Equipping GPs with skills to identify and support patients experiencing domestic violence & abuse is crucial to ensure more people get the help they need sooner.

Our research showed enhanced training doubled referral rates for women, plus men & children were offered support too.

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Study shows disparity in COVID-19 vaccines uptake for immunocompromised individuals, despite evidence of vaccine effectiveness and safety A new study by researchers at NDPCHS has shown disparities in vaccine uptake in immunocompromised individuals across ethnic and socioeconomic groups, despite evidence that vaccines are safe and effect...

What stops someone accessing healthcare? 🚫

Our study: immunocompromised patients from some ethnic & socioeconomic groups are less likely to get the #COVID19 vaccine, despite it being safe & effective.

How do we break these barriers for equitable care? 🤔

#healthequity #NDPCHSReview24

Health should be accessible to all. This week, we're highlighting our 2024 research around health equity and vulnerable populations. From vaccine uptake to GP training, small changes can make big differences. #NDPCHSReview24

Comprehensive review confirms mask effectiveness against respiratory infections, urges better design and policy support New comprehensive review provides strong evidence that masks and respirators effectively reduce the transmission of respiratory infections like COVID-19, based on analysis of over 400 studies from mul...

More 😷 = more protection🦠🛑

@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social's massive review of 400+ studies – from epidemiology to anthropology – digs deep into the science & evidence, confirming masks reduce transmission of respiratory infections, like #COVID19.

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New sleeper frameworks to help better prepare for future pandemics Researchers from NDPCHS and the Usher institute at the University of Edinburgh have developed a set of ‘sleeper frameworks’ – strategic plans designed for rapid deployment to significantly enhance dis...

How could we have better prepped for #COVID19? 🦠

Our team helped developed 'sleeper frameworks' to speed up our response to future outbreaks. These ready-to-go plans aim to boost surveillance, risk assessment, and intervention monitoring. It's like a fire drill for global health 💪

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Want the full picture on #COVID19 and antivirals? 🖼️

Today's molnupiravir findings follow on from research published by our team earlier this year which found the recommended 5-day course of treatment might not be long enough to clear the virus 👇 #NDPCHSReview24
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PANORAMIC Trial Learnings: Shaping Future Pandemic Research NIHR report highlights PANORAMIC trial's global impact on primary care pandemic research, offering key learnings and recommendations for future studies to enhance preparedness and patient outcomes.

Our #COVID19 PANORAMIC trial was trailblazing in primary care.

An NIHR report highlighted:
🌍its impact on global policy decisions
🔬the crucial role of primary care research in pandemic prep
💡the research it inspired globally

In healthcare? It's essential reading.

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Long COVID continues to impact millions. This week, we're diving into our 2024 COVID-19 research. From long COVID to pandemic preparedness, we've been busy!
Curious about the latest findings? Follow along as we share insights that could shape future healthcare. #NDPCHSReview24

PRINCIPLE and PANORAMIC teams honoured with prestigious Prix Galien Award The teams behind the PRINCIPLE and PANORAMIC clinical trials, run in the Clinical Trials Unit at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, have been awarded the prestigious Prix Galien ...

We're so proud of the teams behind our PRINCIPLE and PANORAMIC trials who were honoured with the prestigious #PrixGalien award🎖️earlier this year for their work on COVID-19 treatments in the community.
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New heart disease calculator could save lives by identifying high-risk patients missed by current tools Collaborative research, led from NDPCHS and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease...

The QR4 tool could revolutionize heart disease prevention🫀 It spots high-risk patients current tools miss - like COPD, learning disabilities, and even postnatal depression.

With a better picture of a patient's risk, doctors can help save lives 💪

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OpenSAFELY provides vital real-time data to support NHS ambition for safer opioid use Amid concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic might have led to increases in opioid prescribing, a new study from researchers at the Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science, University of Oxford, demons...

Understanding prescribing trends helps the NHS make #opioid use safer💊

From medical record data in OpenSAFELY, our researchers found COVID lockdowns didn’t change prescribing rates much but there's still disparities in how care is delivered.

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Potential in deprescribing: reducing blood pressure drugs shows promise for improving older patients' care In the largest study of its kind to date, new research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford has found that reducing blood pressure medication in older adu...

Cutting back on #bloodpressure meds could be a safe long-term option for some older adults with well-controlled BP. This means simpler prescriptions without added risks - making life that bit easier for patients 🙌

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Identifying early symptoms associated with a diagnosis of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancers Researchers from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences have conducted the largest ever study examining symptoms of cancer in children, teenagers and young adults (CTYA) presenting to...

In the largest-ever study on cancer symptoms in children and young adults our researchers uncovered 29 key symptoms - some never linked to cancer before.

Early diagnosis is tricky, but these findings could help save lives.

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💡 Innovation week! We're showcasing new tools and approaches in healthcare from our 2024 research. Early cancer detection, smart prescribing, big data... it's an exciting time in primary care. #NDPCHSReview24

Hi BlueSky! We're new here, but not to research that matters.
So, to catch up, we’ll be sharing some 2024 research highlights over the next few weeks. From COVID-19 to healthcare innovation and health equity, there's lots to discuss. Interested?

Follow #NDPCHSReview24. We'd love your thoughts!