During the COVID-19 pandemic, our members are developing research to address COVID-19 related challenges. New projects are described in summary here. Further details will be published as soon as possible. Meanwhile our staff have taken on extended clinical roles. See this post for details. New COVID-19-related research at the Unit 1. Using linked primary care […]
Best software tools to help researchers conduct systematic reviews in healthcare research identified in new study
Systematic reviews are vital to the pursuit of evidence-based medicine within healthcare. Screening titles and abstracts for inclusion in a systematic review is an intensive, and often collaborative, step. The use of appropriate tools is therefore important. A new study identifies and evaluates the usability of software tools that support the screening of titles and […]
Mobile health apps may help older adults to get more active
Mobile health apps are a promising way to help older adults get more active, according to a new analysis from the University of Cambridge, which revealed consistent trends amongst mobile health app users towards increased step counts, physical activity and fitness, as well as decreases in sedentary time. The researchers analysed published studies which tested […]
New guideline for colorectal cancer screening prioritises informed choice over maximised uptake
A new BMJ Guideline on colorectal cancer screening, prepared by a panel including Dr Juliet Usher-Smith at the Primary Care Unit, is the first to avoid a blanket recommendation for colorectal cancer screening for all above a specific age. Instead the guideline suggests a personalized and risk-based approach for people aged 50 to 79 with […]
Type 2 diabetes can be cured with ‘achievable’ weight loss, say researchers
People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, according to a study led by the University of Cambridge. The findings suggest that it is possible to recover from the disease without intensive […]
My research journey: how Madi Fairey and Max Bayne, medical students, explored the effect of provision of personalised cancer risk information to individuals
Blog by Madi Fairey and Max Bayne, both final year medical students at the University of Cambridge Madi and Max set out to perform a systematic review synthesising the literature on the effect of provision of personalised cancer risk information to individuals at population level risk on accuracy of risk perception and psychological responses; the […]
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