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15 March 2024
The DeLIVER team will evaluate non-contrast-enhanced MRI and compare it to standard of care ultrasound in a cohort of patients under surveillance for liver cancer.
British Heart Foundation partners with the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
14 March 2024
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the official charity partner for The Gemini Boat Race, which is taking place on 30 March 2024
Dr Zakariye Ashkir wins CMR 2024 Early Career Award
8 February 2024
AI tool could help thousands avoid fatal heart attacks
14 November 2023
AMIIC CVM Department General Publication Research
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can predict 10-year risk of deadly heart attacks, could transform treatment for patients who undergo CT scans to investigate chest pain, according to British Heart Foundation (BHF)-funded research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.
Heart attack risk decreased in new mothers by self-monitoring blood pressure at home
13 November 2023
CCRF CVM Department General Publication Research
Self-monitoring blood pressure after giving birth could help to cut new mothers’ risk of future heart disease and strokes, according to new research by Oxford researchers.
Longer-term organ abnormalities confirmed in some post-hospitalised COVID patients
25 September 2023
COVID-19 research CVM Department General OCMR Research
A study looking at the longer-term impact of COVID-19 has found that nearly a third of patients displayed abnormalities in multiple organs five months after infection, some of which have been shown through previous work to be evidence of tissue damage.
Synthetic peptides mimic anti-inflammatory properties of tick saliva chemicals
19 September 2023
CVM Department General Publication Research
Short peptides derived from anti-inflammatory ‘evasins’ released by ticks could be used to develop new treatments for anti-inflammatory disease.
New Oxford–BMS Translational Fellowships announced
13 September 2023
CVM Department General NDCLS Research
Two new Oxford–Bristol Myers Squibb Fellowships will support postdoctoral researchers and clinicians in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine.
Professor Hugh Watkins’ research team shortlisted for BHF Heart Hero Award
3 August 2023
Professor Hugh Watkins' research team has been shortlisted for the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Research Story of the Year, part of the charity’s annual Heart Hero Awards.
Clinical trial investigating potential investigational treatment for relief of fatigue in people with long COVID reports results
14 April 2023
COVID-19 research CVM Department General Publication Research
Research led by Associate Professor Betty Raman finds positive results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of an investigational treatment against long COVID fatigue.