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OUH nurses chosen for national research leadership programme

08 May 2024

Two nurses from Oxford University Hospitals have been appointed to a national programme aimed at fostering a culture of research amongst nurses and midwives. Dr Louise Strickland and Dr Clair…

More efficient ways to monitor patient vital signs developed in NHS hospitals

02 May 2024

Researchers have published the findings of a four-year study, looking at how often hospital patients should have their vital signs monitored by staff. The research, led by the University of…

Refurbishment project at Katharine House Hospice completed

30 April 2024

Patients and their families are set to benefit from an £982,000 upgrade at an Oxfordshire hospice. Katharine House Hospice in Banbury, which provides specialist care for adults with a life-limiting…

Risk-reducing treatment study for melanoma opens in Oxford

29 April 2024

An international clinical trial testing a novel cancer immunotherapy which may prevent skin cancer from recurring has opened in Oxford. Eligible patients are being asked if they wish to join…

Prestigious medal presented to OUH surgeon

22 April 2024

A Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been awarded the prestigious Colyer Gold Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons. Daljit Dhariwal,…

Banbury residents to be invited for lung health checks

10 April 2024

Lung checks are now available to people in Banbury as part of an NHS scheme which aims to improve earlier diagnosis of lung conditions, and save more lives. The Targeted…

Can antidepressant prevent depression following a traumatic brain injury?

05 April 2024

Researchers have launched a study to investigate whether a mild anti-depressant can reduce the incidence of depression following a traumatic brain injury. Up to 50% of people who suffer a…

Blood tests for diagnosing dementia a step closer

04 April 2024

Around 5,000 people are to take part in a clinical trial to identify quick and accurate blood tests to diagnose Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Dementias Platform UK…

Goodbye and thank you, Sarah!

27 March 2024

After nearly 30 years as a healthcare Chaplain in the NHS, the Revd Sarah Sewell, our Lead Chaplain, has retired. Sarah was one of the first women to be ordained…

Think which service you need this bank holiday weekend

27 March 2024

Patients and residents across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) are being urged to use the best NHS services for their needs as hospitals prepare for the busy Easter bank…

Recipients of BRC doctoral funding present PhD projects

26 March 2024

Six Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) nurses and allied health professionals who have received funding from NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have presented their PhD projects to their fellow awardees…

Enhanced pre-op assessment at OUH wins national prize

22 March 2024

An initiative to give patients more tailored support before hip and knee surgery has won a national prize. The project picked up the Bronze award in the Most Effective Contribution to…

NHS chiefs witness progress in stroke care on JR visit

21 March 2024

Advances in stroke care were highlighted during a visit to Oxford University Hospitals by Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director, NHS England, and David Hargroves, National Clinical Director for…

OUH winners at Unsung Hero Awards 2024

20 March 2024

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) was named as a winner in two of the Unsung Hero Awards 2024 categories. The national awards are for non-medical / non-clinical NHS staff and…

New study looks at new MRI technique to detect liver cancer

19 March 2024

Oxford researchers have been awarded funding to conduct a study comparing a new type of MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) to standard of care ultrasound for liver cancer surveillance in people…

Removal of incorrect penicillin allergy labels by non-specialist healthcare professional feasible

19 March 2024

Patients who may have been mis-labelled as allergic to penicillin could be safely offered a dose of the oral antibiotic to demonstrate that they could take it without harm, following…

Get tested for Hepatitis C

18 March 2024

People in Oxfordshire are being urged to get tested for Hepatitis C as thousands of people across England could be living with the condition unknowingly, medical professionals at Oxford University Hospitals NHS…

Update on Council of Governors election

18 March 2024

Following a fantastic response to our recent call for nominations for our governor vacancies, the Declaration of Results for each constituency is available on the UK Engage website. New governors will be…

Third phase of palliative care project now live

12 March 2024

The third phase of a project designed to improve palliative care in Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire is now live. Hospice Outreach is part of a wider project, launched in 2022, with…

Oxford wins funding to set up UK's first registry of those at risk of type 1 diabetes

11 March 2024

Oxford researchers have received funding to set up a UK registry for children and adults who are at risk of type 1 diabetes (T1D), by testing positive for diabetes autoantibodies.…