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Would you like to join the Diversity in Research group?
News published on September 19, 2024
NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) and NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (OBRC) are seeking committed individuals to join their Diversity in Research Group to share experiences and ideas related to health.
Which drugs are the most effective for acute migraines?
News published on September 19, 2024
Triptans, a drug usually offered as an alternative to painkillers, have been found to be the most effective medicine for adults who experience acute migraines. Findings of a study, which recruited over 89,000 participants, compared 17 oral medications commonly used to treat migraines were published recently in The BMJ. The article “Comparative effects of drug interventions … Read more
Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) September Newsletter now available
News published on September 16, 2024
The September issue of the OH BRC Newsletter is now available to read on the OH BRC website.
Oxford Health R&D staff talk about studies at Dementia Oxfordshire event
News published on September 13, 2024
Research staff at Oxford Health recently attended the Autumn Information Fayre at the Windmill Centre in Deddington to provide information opportunities to take part in dementia research.
Oxford Academic Health Partners announces new Board chair
News published on September 11, 2024
Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery has been appointed as the new chair of the Board of the Oxford Academic Health Partners (OAHP).
Oxford Health AMM and AGM 2024 spotlights services and hope for the future
News published on September 11, 2024
Oxford Health’s AMM and AGM 2024 proudly presented progress of the past year and acknowledged the latest challenges – with staff at the heart of the Trust.
Participants report positive experiences of taking part in health research
News published on September 9, 2024
Around nine in ten research participants in the Thames Valley area said that they would take part in another study in the future.
Sports concussions in non-athletes not linked to long-term cognitive effects – new study
News published on September 6, 2024
The impact of concussion while playing sport is different in those who don’t play professionally, according to new research.
How do social skills affect daily life for people with Alzheimer’s dementia?
News published on September 4, 2024
Participants are being recruited for the Social Cognition and Functioning in Alzheimer’s Dementia (SOCIAL) study at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Tailored exercise helps people ease symptoms of depression and anxiety
News published on September 3, 2024
Bucks Talking Therapies and Sport England mental healthcare and physical wellbeing programme to be shared nationwide