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Stoke-on-Trent
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New NICE guidance recommends 7 digital tools to help people manage their asthma. Working alongside regular NHS appointments, these tools offer: ▪️personalised action plans ▪️medication reminders ▪️symptom tracking nice.org.uk/guidance/htg778?… #WorldAsthmaDay
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Our researchers are leading from the front to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. 80% of the research conducted by Keele academics was classed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (2021) 📈🔎
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NICE greenlights first HER2-targeted bile duct cancer treatment on the NHS — tripling survival times in trials vs standard chemotherapy (18 months vs 6). Around 65 patients a year in England eligible. Final draft guidance now published: nice.org.uk/news/articles/ne…
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Read our latest clinical review of recent therapeutic advances in Alzheimer’s disease that also provides perspectives on novel treatment strategies bmj.com/content/393/bmj-2023…
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Strengthen your skills to benefit your research career with our free webinars. NIHR INSIGHT Masters student, Victor Olubiyi, explains how they equipped him with valuable knowledge and insights. Explore our webinars: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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Using the latest scientific techniques, our researchers are working to improve the early detection of cancer and related conditions, to help even more people who might be at risk and ultimately save and improve lives 🔬
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New NICE guideline recommends age-based blood test thresholds to help GPs detect ovarian cancer earlier. It also recommends urgent referrals for people aged 60+ with unexplained weight loss. Read the final guideline: nice.org.uk/guidance/NG12.
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The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is now open 🌟 Postgraduate Researchers can tell us about their experience at Keele - and have the chance to win £1,000 for doing so! You can complete the PRES online at ➡️ bit.ly/4ttKTQJ until 15 May 2026.
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Life is happier when we go outside and get active. Join us for Active April and find ways to keep moving forward 🌤️🚴‍♂️🏃🌿 actionforhappiness.org/activ… #ActiveApril
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1 in 4 Black men will get prostate cancer. That’s double the rate of white men in the UK. In our latest article in partnership with @TheVoiceNews, we answer 5 common questions about Black men and prostate cancer, and what they can do to protect their health. Read the full article online ⬇️ voice-online.co.uk/sponsored…
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New primary care evidence just dropped 👇 Hypertension targets, self-monitoring in pregnancy, deprescribing, diabetes… and a few reality checks along the way. 👉 tripdatabase.com/view/eviden…
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From working with marginalised groups to promote mental health, to combating loneliness among older people, healthcare researchers at Keele are working to improve mental healthcare for some of the most vulnerable in our society 🧠
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Develop new skills to help you develop your research career with our webinars and e-learning modules. We provide a range of free resources to support you to develop your career. Topics include: ✅ presenting and public speaking ✅ self awareness ✅ effective collaboration ✅ being at your best Find out more:nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
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Bursary eligibility for the Masters for Research Delivery Leadership is now open! 🎉 The part-time masters-level qualifications offer: 💻 Online learning modules 🔬 A research practice experience module 🩺 Guidance from experienced mentors Bursary application deadline: Wednesday 1 July 2026. You must have an offer from one of the participating universities before applying for a bursary. Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/masters-research-…
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Falls are common in older people, and fall related injuries are a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality. How should doctors assess the risk of falls? A summary of NICE guidelines, including a #BMJInfographic bmj.com/content/392/bmj.s223…
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We’re investing in our students’ futures with industry-standard simulation facilities 🩺 Our £2m healthcare simulation suite — featuring a GP surgery, hospital ward, operating theatre and CT scanner — gives tomorrow’s NHS professionals hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
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Keele has established partnerships with more than 100 GP surgeries, where our students help improve the health and well-being of local communities, and benefit from gaining clinical experience and quality placements ➡️ keele.ac.uk/nhs
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Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis…
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