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GP Prescribing a good standard but improvement possible

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A major study of GP prescribing, led by Professor Tony Avery in the Division of Primary Care, has found that while the vast majority of prescriptions written by family doctors are appropriate and effectively monitored, around 1 in 20 contain an error,,,
Date:
02/05/2012

TMV Project highlighted in the University's Health and Well Being Timeline for 2011

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Research looking at the use of Thermostatic Mixer Valves (TMVs) to prevent bath water scalds in young children has been highlighted in the University's Health and Well Being Timeline for 2011 ...
Date:
30/04/2012

NSPCR Funded positions available

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A number of funded studentships and fellowships are available from the NIHR School for Primary Care Research ...
Date:
04/04/2012

Call for papers

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The UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies is now calling for papers - Tackling Smoking in the 21st Century with the Opening Plenary from Stephen Williams MP.
Date:
21/03/2012

Workshop: Bridging the Gap

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A workshop for staff and research students with an interest in Primary or Secondary Care data...
Date:
20/03/2012

Nicotine patches may not help during pregnancy

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Recent findings from a study at the University of Nottingham and the UKCTCS - Professor Tim Coleman, Division of Primary Care
Date:
02/03/2012

Family history is a significant tool in detecting heart disease risk

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A new study by researchers in the Division of Primary Care has proved that assessing family medical history is a significant tool in helping GPs spot patients at high risk of heart disease and its widespread use could save lives.
Date:
23/02/2012

In-house pharmacists can help GPs reduce prescribing errors by up to 50%

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Medication errors are common in primary care but the number of mistakes could be reduced significantly if GPs introduced an in-house pharmacist-led intervention scheme ...
Date:
22/02/2012

QRISK2 international app released for the iPhone/iPad

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A new smartphone app designed to identify patients at risk of heart disease has been launched by Professor Julia Hippisley-Cox in the Division of Primary Care...
Date:
16/02/2012

UKCTCS Conference

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UKCTCS to hold its first conference! 'Tackling Smoking in 21st Century Britain' - a five year review of the work of the Centre. Registration open soon!
Date:
07/02/2012
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