Goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation for people with early-stage dementia
Case study on research into therapy for dementia
- Published: 13 July 2021
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Supporting patients to take their new drugs correctly
An evaluation by NIHR-funded researchers of the widely accessed New Medicine Service pharmacy scheme found that it improved patients’ adherence to new medications and resulted in cost savings to the NHS of £558 million.
- Published: 02 July 2021
Early intervention in perinatal stroke, the eTIPS project
Case study on research into improving long term motor outcomes in infants
- Published: 15 June 2021
Pregnant women are not at greater risk of severe illness with COVID-19
Results from a large study on the outcomes of 427 pregnant women and their babies during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic gave reassurance that pregnant women were at no greater risk of severe illness than other women.
- Published: 03 June 2021
POWeR+ programme motivates people to engage with online weight management
NIHR-funded researchers show that an internet-based weight-loss programme with brief support from a nurse can help people with obesity lose weight.
- Published: 18 May 2021
New haemoglobin test helps prevent anaemia in blood donors
Case study on blood test to help prevent anaemia
- Published: 29 April 2021
A community-centred approach to reduce stigma related to skin diseases
NIHR-funded researchers are working with communities on three continents to improve the patient journey and reduce stigma for people with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
- Published: 19 April 2021
Implementing improved maternity care on the front line
Midwife-led models of continuity of care improve outcomes for pregnant women. Working with hospital trusts, managers and frontline staff has enabled the development of a new care pathway and guidelines to implement it in a sustainable way.
- Published: 06 April 2021
Fighting diabetes with information
Case study on research into online diabetes education tool
- Published: 20 March 2021
Smart glasses for vision loss
Case study on research into development of smart glasses for blind or partially sighted
- Published: 09 March 2021
Hope for children with rare neurodegenerative disorder
A treatment for children with a rare form of childhood dementia has made a dramatic difference to their outcomes. The UK arm of the drug trial took place at the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre where today 19 patients receive regular therapy.
- Published: 28 February 2021
Preventing falls in the over 65s
Exercise programmes reduce falls among the over 65s by almost a quarter.
- Published: 28 January 2021
Putting public engagement at the heart of research
Case study on best practice for researchers involving patients and public in research
- Published: 26 January 2021
Identifying liver disease earlier and in the community
Case study on early identification of liver disease
- Published: 22 January 2021
Simple blood test gives pregnant women a fast and accurate diagnosis for pre-eclampsia
A blood test has been shown to speed up diagnosis of pre-eclampsia and help determine which women are at most risk of developing severe complications.
- Published: 12 January 2021
New evidence-based model provides framework to support people with learning disabilities
Case study on research into preventing challenging behaviour in people with learning disabilities
- Published: 07 January 2021
How artificial intelligence is revolutionising ophthalmology
Find out how Dr Pearse Keane, NIHR Clinician Scientist, is using artificial intelligence to revolutionise ophthalmology.
- Published: 21 December 2020
Transforming prostate cancer diagnosis for men around the world
A non-invasive test for prostate cancer gives a clearer picture of clinically relevant cancer.
- Published: 18 December 2020
Leading the world in frailty identification and management
An electronic frailty index developed by NIHR-funded researchers has been rolled out in primary care nationally.
- Published: 11 December 2020
Breast cancer screening for women in their forties could save lives
Screening women for breast cancer in their forties reduces their chance of dying from breast cancer by 25% in the first 10 years of screening.
- Published: 01 December 2020
The beautiful game: obesity challenge
New programme to tackle obesity helps football fans lose weight, feel better and live a healthier lifestyle.
- Published: 26 November 2020
Is it time for lights out?
NIHR research finds no evidence of an association between reduced street lighting and night-time road casualties or crime across England and Wales.
- Published: 20 November 2020
Improving communication with patients who have dementia
The VOICE study looked at how healthcare professionals could improve their knowledge, confidence and skills for communicating with dementia patients.
- Published: 10 November 2020
Skin-to-skin contact to encourage breastfeeding
Research supporting the use of skin-to-skin contact to encourage breastfeeding has global impact.
- Published: 05 November 2020
Reducing patient harm through medication errors
Reducing prescription mistakes makes sure patients are given the right drugs, helping to reduce harm.
- Published: 02 November 2020