The continuation of preventive drugs among older patients with advanced cancer is examined in a recent publication in the research journal, Cancer. Dr Stephen Barclay (Department Public Health & Primary Care), collaborated with colleagues from the Karolinska Institute and Newcastle University, finding that the use of preventive drugs in the last year of life is […]
Archives for March 2019
Could screening for a common heart condition called atrial fibrillation help prevent strokes?
Could screening for atrial fibrillation – an underdiagnosed heart condition – help prevent strokes? Researchers from the University of Cambridge, leading a consortium of academic partners, are beginning work this month in East Anglia on the largest trial to date of screening for atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an […]
Learning Curve
Cancer Group’s Victoria Hardy reflects on the positives of hosting international exchange students… In February the PCU Cancer Group welcomed two visiting students funded by the SAMRC and Newton Fund via the AWACAN project, working in South Africa and Uganda to improve outcomes for women diagnosed with cervical or breast cancer. PhD student, Amanda Edwards […]
Further research needed to identify possible warning signs of brain tumours, say experts
Experts at the University of Cambridge have called for more research that might improve the early detection of brain tumours, following a qualitative study that suggests there are subtle changes in the patient’s functioning and wellbeing that might act as tell-tale signs of the onset of disease. The researchers caution that this research will also […]
Dr Jenni Burt discusses her career in social science and explains why young researchers should be bold: International Women’s Day 2019
For International Women’s Day 2019 we asked PhD students Ben Bowers and Peter Hartley to speak to Dr Jenni Burt, Senior Social Scientist at THIS Institute and Department of Public Health and Primary Care. Starting out Were you ever pressurised to go down one route in your career? I’ve never felt pressurised to fit […]
New way of assessing the support needs of patients with progressive lung disease now available to all GPs
A new way to help people with progressive diseases receive better person-centred care has now been made available to GPs and nursing teams across England. Researchers at the University of Cambridge and University of East Anglia developed the tool, which is easy to use and available free to NHS clinicians. From overcoming boredom or loneliness […]