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Read more at: New Study Links RSV Vaccine Uptake in Pregnancy to Perinatal Outcomes and Health Inequities

New Study Links RSV Vaccine Uptake in Pregnancy to Perinatal Outcomes and Health Inequities

10 October 2025

The first UK-based analysis of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine uptake during pregnancy and its association with perinatal outcomes has found no evidence of increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes among vaccinated women. Led by researchers from the University of Cambridge, Primary Care Unit, and City St...


Read more at: Sustainable Research Goes Digital

Sustainable Research Goes Digital

9 October 2025

Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit colleagues working on Environmentally Sustainable Computing, led by Dr Loïc Lannelongue, have launched a digital sustainability certification scheme called Green DiSC with the first six Green DiSC Bronze Certifications awarded. The energy and environmental footprint of AI is increasingly a...


Read more at: CEU/PHPC Colleagues Contribute to Important Policy Reports on Environmentally Sustainable Health Research

CEU/PHPC Colleagues Contribute to Important Policy Reports on Environmentally Sustainable Health Research

9 October 2025

An important environmentally sustainable health policy report has just been published by the UK Academy of Medical Sciences and the US National Academy of Medicine. The goal of the ‘For people, for planet’ policy report is to improve the environmental sustainability of health research in the UK and the US. Our CEU/PHPC...


Read more at: Blending Research and Poetry in Palliative Care

Blending Research and Poetry in Palliative Care

1 October 2025

Dr Ben Bowers and Bella Madden, Public Partner, have collaborated on a new publication, combining empirical research with a powerful, interpretive poem about end-of-life injectable medications care. This creative and innovative piece, titled ‘Sorted’, serves as a poignant companion to the accompanying study, exploring the...


Read more at: Feasibility study finds psychosocial and exercise interventions show promise in improving the lives of patients with lupus

Feasibility study finds psychosocial and exercise interventions show promise in improving the lives of patients with lupus

30 September 2025

Researchers from the Long-Term Conditions Research Group at the University of Cambridge, Primary Care Unit, tested three different interventions (delivered remotely over 8-12 weeks) aimed at improving quality of life in patients with lupus: Listening support : provided by The Wren Project Online Pilates classes : provided...


Read more at: The “Big Shift” from Hospitals to Communities - Join us at the CCHSR Annual Lecture 2025

The “Big Shift” from Hospitals to Communities - Join us at the CCHSR Annual Lecture 2025

23 September 2025

The Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research (CCHSR) is delighted to host Professor Martin Knapp who will present at its Annual Lecture, taking place at Thursday 6th November 2025, 12:30-13:30 via Zoom. Shifting care from hospital to community settings is at the heart of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan for England and...


Read more at: Julia Mannes' Research Recognised in Latest NIHR Report

Julia Mannes' Research Recognised in Latest NIHR Report

1 September 2025

We are pleased to share that Julia Mannes ’ pictured above, research exploring inequality in children’s access to mental health care has been featured in the latest NIHR Impact Report, ‘Learning together to improve mental health research’. Julia’s MPhil research gained national media coverage and caught the attention of...


Read more at: Evaluation of the NHS Active 10 Walking App Intervention Through Time-Series Analysis in 201,688 Individuals

Evaluation of the NHS Active 10 Walking App Intervention Through Time-Series Analysis in 201,688 Individuals

1 September 2025

Despite widespread interest in integrating mobile health apps into primary care to prevent and manage physical inactivity-related health conditions, the effectiveness of these apps remains unclear. We quantified the effects of Active 10 (a goal setting and self-monitoring app developed by Public Health England) on brisk...


Read more at: Long-Term Conditions Group Webinar

Long-Term Conditions Group Webinar

1 September 2025

Last month, the Long-Term Conditions Group conducted a webinar to disseminate the results of their previous research to charities and participants. The webinar covered findings from multiple studies exploring patients' diagnostic journeys, patient-clinician communication, impact of autoimmune diseases on patient lives...


Read more at: Cambridge Researchers Provide New Guidance for Clinicians Supporting OLder Adults with Complex Health Needs

Cambridge Researchers Provide New Guidance for Clinicians Supporting OLder Adults with Complex Health Needs

1 September 2025

Simon Etkind, Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care A new paper published in European Geriatric Medicine offers vital guidance for clinicians navigating the complex task of discussing uncertain prognoses with older adults facing multiple serious health conditions. Led by Dr Simon Noah Etkind and...