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New Donation Secures Future of Emergency Medicine Research at Oxford

07 August 2024

A new research programme in emergency medicine begins today at the University of Oxford following a donation from the Kadoorie Foundation. Emergency medicine is the medical specialty that oversees the…

More than 41,000 took part in health research in Oxfordshire in 2023-24

06 August 2024

People in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to sign up to learn about health research studies they can take part in after new figures show that 41,000 participated in countywide trials…

OUH Maternity Services perform well in national report

29 July 2024

Maternity Services at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) have shown positive performance in perinatal care, according to the latest data from the MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and…

Party held for children with facial palsy

25 July 2024

Children with facial palsy met with others who share their condition at a special party held for them by clinicians from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). Hosted at…

OUH staff member saved by I.M.P.S. trainer

25 July 2024

A recent life-threatening incident with a member of OUH staff and the timely intervention one of our Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S.) trainers highlighted the importance of life emergency skills.  Lesley…

Increases in ‘slapped cheek’ infections – important information for pregnant women

24 July 2024

There has been an increase in cases of parvovirus infection across Europe including locally here in Oxfordshire. In children, this virus can cause a relatively harmless infection commonly know as…

Evaluation of AI software for diagnosing prostate cancer expanded

22 July 2024

The evaluation of a new artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic system that could help improve diagnosis of prostate cancer has been expanded to three NHS trusts. As well as Oxford University…

New implantable defibrillator to protect against cardiac arrest

22 July 2024

A new device that enhances the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms and prevention of sudden cardiac arrests has been used for the first time at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation…

OUH Palliative Care team winners at national awards

19 July 2024

A member of the OUH Palliative Care team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) was victorious at the recent Palliative Care Awards.Nicole Satullo, Palliative Care Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion…

New resource room at the Churchill Hospital now open

16 July 2024

The operating theatres at the Churchill Hospital now have a new room dedicated to staff education and training that will support surgical trainees, surgeons, and allied theatre staff. The room…