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Just two days to go! Oxford’s annual Health Research Showcase takes place on Thurs 28th @WestgateOxford between 10am & 3.30pm Come along and find out about the latest in healthcare research, and have fun at the same time! @OxHealthBRC @OxfordMedSci
Poster for the event saying: Health Research Showcase; Shaping the future of healthcare, Thursday 28th May 10:00am to 3:30pm, Leiden square Westgate centre Oxford OX1 1TR. The poster includes a picture from a previous event of a young girl using an ultrasound machine.

ALT Poster for the event saying: Health Research Showcase; Shaping the future of healthcare, Thursday 28th May 10:00am to 3:30pm, Leiden square Westgate centre Oxford OX1 1TR. The poster includes a picture from a previous event of a young girl using an ultrasound machine.
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Apr 22
EVENT: Health research showcase Organised by NIHR BRC: Oxford and @OxHealthBRC, this is an opportunity to enjoy hands-on activities while learning about the latest ground-breaking research taking place in Oxford. Thur 28 May oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-eve…
NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre Health Research Showcase Shaping the future of healthcare. Thursday 28 May, 10am–3:30pm Leiden Square, Westage Centre, Oxford OX1 1TR

ALT NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre Health Research Showcase Shaping the future of healthcare. Thursday 28 May, 10am–3:30pm Leiden Square, Westage Centre, Oxford OX1 1TR

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Next month is a research highlight of the year – the Health Research Showcase @WestgateOxford. Come on 28/5 & meet enthusiastic researchers, do fun activities & learn about the latest research taking place in Oxford oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-eve… @OxHealthBRC @NIHRresearch @OUHospitals
digital flyer for the Health Research Showcase event with date - Thursday 28 May, 10am to 3.30pm - and venue - Leiden Square, Westgate Centre, Oxford, and picture of four smiling exhibitors

ALT digital flyer for the Health Research Showcase event with date - Thursday 28 May, 10am to 3.30pm - and venue - Leiden Square, Westgate Centre, Oxford, and picture of four smiling exhibitors
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Find out about the latest prostate cancer research at the University of Oxford #OxfordPPI oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/pair/fi…
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A research study by Oxford neurosurgeons and engineers is trialling whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) – delivering an electrical pulse into affected areas of the brain – can help to relieve central post-stroke pain (CPSP). Read more ➡️ nds.ox.ac.uk/news/study-test…
NDS logo, Picture of Professor Alex Green carrying out the implantation of the Picostim-DyNeuMo device on a patient, Text that reads: Study tests whether deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain, www.nds.ox.ac.uk

ALT NDS logo, Picture of Professor Alex Green carrying out the implantation of the Picostim-DyNeuMo device on a patient, Text that reads: Study tests whether deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain, www.nds.ox.ac.uk
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An Oxford BRC study has found that several commonly used drugs could significantly reduce the risk of #delirium in older people following surgery oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/drugs-i… @NDCNOxford @ndorms @ouhospitals @NIHRresearch @OxfordMedSci @unibirmingham

Drugs identified that could help prevent delirium after surgery | NIHR Biomedical Research Centre:...

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This fascinating talk is taking place this evening! Can deep brain stimulation treat chronic pain - and other neurological conditions? It's free. Just turn up, no need to book. Refreshments from 5.30pm @OxHealthBRC @OUHospitals @OxfordHealthNHS @OxfordMedSci @NDSurgicalSci
@OUH_research@OUH_Research
Feb 10
A reminder that on Thursday 12th there’s a fascinating FREE public talk on whether deep brain stimulation – inserting electrodes into the brain - can help to tackle chronic pain. Come along to Rewley House in central Oxford oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-eve… @OUHospitals @OxfordHealthNHS
graphic showing details of the talk, with image of a brain and quote from patient saying: “People were saying ‘aren’t you brave?’ And I was thinking, ‘it would be braver trying to live with the pain’. It really feels like you’re right at the cutting edge of something.” also details of time of talk - Thursday 12 February, 6pm - 7pm and location: Rewley House, Oxford OX1 2JA

ALT graphic showing details of the talk, with image of a brain and quote from patient saying: “People were saying ‘aren’t you brave?’ And I was thinking, ‘it would be braver trying to live with the pain’. It really feels like you’re right at the cutting edge of something.” also details of time of talk - Thursday 12 February, 6pm - 7pm and location: Rewley House, Oxford OX1 2JA
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A reminder that on Thursday 12th there’s a fascinating FREE public talk on whether deep brain stimulation – inserting electrodes into the brain - can help to tackle chronic pain. Come along to Rewley House in central Oxford oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-eve… @OUHospitals @OxfordHealthNHS
graphic showing details of the talk, with image of a brain and quote from patient saying: “People were saying ‘aren’t you brave?’ And I was thinking, ‘it would be braver trying to live with the pain’. It really feels like you’re right at the cutting edge of something.” also details of time of talk - Thursday 12 February, 6pm - 7pm and location: Rewley House, Oxford OX1 2JA

ALT graphic showing details of the talk, with image of a brain and quote from patient saying: “People were saying ‘aren’t you brave?’ And I was thinking, ‘it would be braver trying to live with the pain’. It really feels like you’re right at the cutting edge of something.” also details of time of talk - Thursday 12 February, 6pm - 7pm and location: Rewley House, Oxford OX1 2JA
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A new state-of-the-art high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) machine has been installed at the Churchill Hospital, giving Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) cancer patients access to the latest in this innovative technology. Read more ➡️ nds.ox.ac.uk/news/treatment-…
NDS logo, picture of Professors David Cranston and Feng Wu, Text that reads: New high-intensity focused ultrasound machine installed, ww.nds.ox.ac.uk

ALT NDS logo, picture of Professors David Cranston and Feng Wu, Text that reads: New high-intensity focused ultrasound machine installed, ww.nds.ox.ac.uk
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Feb 2
A new state-of-the-art high-intensity focused ultrasound #HIFU machine has been unveiled at our Churchill Hospital, giving our cancer patients access to this emerging technology. ouh.nhs.uk/news/articles/235… @NDSurgicalSci @FUSFoundation
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A new clinical study is exploring whether advanced MRI scanning of kidneys before and after transplantation could provide a non-invasive, objective way to evaluate donor organs and monitor transplant health. Read more ➡️nds.ox.ac.uk/news/testing-fe…
NDS logo, Picture of Mohamed Elzawahry standing next to a MRI scanner, Text that reads: Testing the feasibility of MRI scanning for the assessment and monitoring of kidneys before and after transplantation, www.nds.ox.ac.uk

ALT NDS logo, Picture of Mohamed Elzawahry standing next to a MRI scanner, Text that reads: Testing the feasibility of MRI scanning for the assessment and monitoring of kidneys before and after transplantation, www.nds.ox.ac.uk
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Surgery for a common elbow fracture in children offers no clinical benefit compared to non-surgical care, researchers @ndorms & @AlderHeyRes have found. The findings could have big implications for treatment and cost savings for the NHS oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/surgery… @NIHRresearch

Surgery unnecessary for elbow fractures in children, new study finds | NIHR Biomedical Research...

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Study suggests that women who develop high #BloodPressure during pregnancy may be able to protect their long‑term brain health with better BP management soon after birth oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/study-s… @RDMOxford @NIHRresearch

Study suggests blood pressure care after giving birth could protect brain health | NIHR Biomedical...

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Jan 14
NEWS: Night-time changes in metabolism may be driving common liver disease Researchers at @UniofOxford have discovered that the most common liver disease follows a strong day-night pattern, and the metabolic changes are most pronounced overnight. medsci.ox.ac.uk/news/night-t…

Night-time changes in metabolism may be driving common liver disease

Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that the most common liver disease follows a strong day-night pattern, and the metabolic changes that drive the disease are most pronounced...

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Jan 13
NEWS: @NIHRresearch Oxford Senior Research Fellows named Congratulations to those appointed to be among the next cohort of NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows, including several @OxfordMedSci mid-career researchers. medsci.ox.ac.uk/news/new-nat…

NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows named

Several Medical Sciences mid-career researchers identified as having the potential to become future translational research leaders have been appointed as the next cohort of NIHR Oxford Senior...

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New study from @NIHRresearch Oxford BRC: Are night-time metabolic changes driving the most common liver disease? Researchers found the metabolic changes that drive #MASLD happen overnight, when the body is least able to process sugar and fat #NAFLD 1/4 oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/night-t…
Trial participant Rowan Waller with a research nurse

ALT Trial participant Rowan Waller with a research nurse

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Lead author Tom Marjot says the findings offer exciting opportunities to help treat #MASLD, including optimising the timing of meals and exercise and informing when to take medication. 3/4
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@OCDEM @wellcometrust @RosetreesT @LiverTrust @OxHealthBRC @NDMOxford @RDMOxford 4/4
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First patient treated @ouhospitals in second phase of clinical trial testing new gene therapy for inherited eye condition #Stargardt disease, which leads to vision loss & blindness in children & adults oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oxford-… @NDCNOxford @NIHRresearch @SpliceBioHQ @eyeMacLaren

Oxford team treats first patient in ground-breaking retinal gene therapy trial | NIHR Biomedical...

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