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Risk-reducing treatment study for melanoma opens in Oxford

29 April 2024

An international clinical trial testing a novel cancer immunotherapy which may prevent skin cancer from recurring has opened in Oxford. Eligible patients are being asked if they wish to join…

Prestigious medal presented to OUH surgeon

22 April 2024

A Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been awarded the prestigious Colyer Gold Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons.Daljit Dhariwal, also…

Banbury residents to be invited for lung health checks

10 April 2024

Lung checks are now available to people in Banbury as part of an NHS scheme which aims to improve earlier diagnosis of lung conditions, and save more lives. The Targeted…

Can antidepressant prevent depression following a traumatic brain injury?

05 April 2024

Researchers have launched a study to investigate whether a mild anti-depressant can reduce the incidence of depression following a traumatic brain injury. Up to 50% of people who suffer a…

Blood tests for diagnosing dementia a step closer

04 April 2024

Around 5,000 people are to take part in a clinical trial to identify quick and accurate blood tests to diagnose Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Dementias Platform UK…

Goodbye and thank you, Sarah!

27 March 2024

After nearly 30 years as a healthcare Chaplain in the NHS, the Revd Sarah Sewell, our Lead Chaplain, has retired. Sarah was one of the first women to be ordained…

Think which service you need this bank holiday weekend

27 March 2024

Patients and residents across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) are being urged to use the best NHS services for their needs as hospitals prepare for the busy Easter bank…

Recipients of BRC doctoral funding present PhD projects

26 March 2024

Six Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) nurses and allied health professionals who have received funding from NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have presented their PhD projects to their fellow awardees…

Enhanced pre-op assessment at OUH wins national prize

22 March 2024

An initiative to give patients more tailored support before hip and knee surgery has won a national prize. The project picked up the Bronze award in the Most Effective Contribution to…

NHS chiefs witness progress in stroke care on JR visit

21 March 2024

Advances in stroke care were highlighted during a visit to Oxford University Hospitals by Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director, NHS England, and David Hargroves, National Clinical Director for…