Thursday 30 April 2015

ScHARRNews - Thursday 30th April 2015

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Instagram for medics?
Who thought an "Instagram" for medical professionals was the way forward? Well, according to some, it could be. Medics can upload images to Figure 1 (medical Instagram equivalent) and comment on them and make notes. They can even share these images with other medics. The images must be anonymised and the medics who have access to figure one must undergo a strict vetting process before th

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Decision support app developers sued by pharma
From Pharmafile,Photo by Sean MacEntee via Flickr CC BY 2.0“A tech start-up says it is being sued by pharma giant Sanofi for presenting facts about a drug’s side effects in a decision support app.Austrian firm Diagnosia’s Enterprise tool presents doctors with evidence-based information about a drug’s benefits and risks to help them decide on the right treatments for patients. It includes the posit

APR 28

Researchers call on DH to withdraw 'seriously flawed' alcohol report - Care Appointments
Researchers call on DH to withdraw 'seriously flawed' alcohol reportCare AppointmentsDr John Holmes and his colleagues based at the University of Sheffield's School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) say that key assumptions within the analysis are “simplistic” and call for the report to be withdrawn and revised targets set.and more »
Microsoft's Fitness Band - a bit like marmite!
Microsoft's first wearable tech since the Spot smartwatch is here! Some say it's a bit like marmite. Some love the design, smooth, modern, slick... others may think it looks more like a house arrest ankle bracelet - ouch! The band is available in black, in three sizes and is easy to adjust. It's screen can be a watch, and function at a simple smartwatch level; give notifications, read emails, repl

Tuesday 28 April 2015

ScHARRNews - Tuesday 28th April 2015

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TMI-Spy Health Article
Interesting TMI-Spy Health article exploring technological developments and community interventions in health and social care (from apps to robots to casserole club!)Click here to learn more.
Methods to identify further research
EUNetHTA have opened a public consultation on how to decide on the appropriate study design for primary research arising from HTA.  The introduction is promising……The phrase “more research is needed” is the bane of the research commissioner’s life. Following on from a piece of evidence synthesis it is so frustrating to be told that more research is needed, but not to be told exactly what  that res

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Nepal quake: the challenges facing disaster response
Andrew Lee, University of Sheffield The Nepal earthquake was a disaster waiting to happen. The rising death toll is a sad confirmation of my fears when I first heard of the earthquake. And the full scale of things is not yet known, as there will be considerable under-reporting due to the remoteness of some of the affected communities and the lack of reliable casualty reporting systems. Experts hav
Comment: Nepal quake: the challenges facing disaster response
The Nepal earthquake was a disaster waiting to happen. The rising death toll is a sad confirmation of my fears when I first heard of the earthquake. And the full scale of things is not yet known, as there will be considerable under-reporting due to the remoteness of some of the affected communities and the lack of reliable casualty reporting systems.
Scientists identify six types of obese people - Business Standard
Scientists identify six types of obese peopleBusiness StandardThe study, led by Dr Mark Green from the University's School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), concluded that those who have a BMI of 30 or over fit into one of the six groups and strategies to successfully tackle weight loss should be tailored ...
Six types of obesity identified - The Courier
The CourierSix types of obesity identifiedThe CourierThe study was led by Dr Mark Green from the university's School of Health and Related Research, who said: "Policies designed to tackle obesity and encourage healthier lifestyles often target individuals just because they are obese. "But a focus on just ...
Recently published CEAs
Twice each month the CEA Registry Blog lists recently published cost utility studies and associated papers.  From the ones listed this time, here's a few in our areas of research interest:Ramallo-Fariña Y, García-Pérez L, Castilla-Rodríguez I, et. al. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of knowledge transfer and behavior modification interventions in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients-the INDICA s
NHS, Oxford University in U.K. pilot study of camera-based patient monitoring
Innovate UK is funding a trial for a camera-based vital sign technology from startup Oxehealth.The startup spun out the University of Oxford's Institute of Biomedical Engineering in 2012 and the study is being conducted in collaboration with it. In the study, Oxehealth will monitor simultaneously 5 essential patient monitoring vital signs: heart rate, breathing rate, blood oxygenation, blood press

APR 26

New research shows how to tackle obesity - Science Daily
New research shows how to tackle obesityScience DailyOne size does not fit all when it comes to tackling obesity, according to a new study by the University of Sheffield. ... The study, led by Dr Mark Green from the University's School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), identified the six groups as ...

APR 25

Research calls for targeted treatment for obese people - LocalGov
LocalGovResearch calls for targeted treatment for obese peopleLocalGovThe study was led by Dr Green from the University's School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR). He said said: 'Policies designed to tackle obesity and encourage healthier lifestyles often target individuals just because they are obese. But a focus ...
Research calls for targeted treatment for obese people - LocalGov
LocalGovResearch calls for targeted treatment for obese peopleLocalGovThe research by the University of Sheffield found that people are often treated the same for obesity despite how healthy they are or what lifestyle they lead, and said targeted services would be a more efficient use of resources. The study was led by ...
Obesity comes in different types - Daily Echo
Daily EchoObesity comes in different typesDaily EchoMeanwhile messages about alcohol reduction could help tackle obesity in young adults. The study was led by Dr Mark Green from the university's School of Health and Related Research, who said: "Policies designed to tackle obesity and encourage healthier ...and more »
Obesity comes in different types - Daily Echo
Daily EchoObesity comes in different typesDaily EchoMeanwhile messages about alcohol reduction could help tackle obesity in young adults. The study was led by Dr Mark Green from the university's School of Health and Related Research, who said: "Policies designed to tackle obesity and encourage healthier ...and more »

APR 24

Hello from a new Information Specialist
Hello!My name is Mark Clowes and I've recently joined ScHARR as an Information Specialist.  Before coming to work here, I was a subject librarian supporting nursing and allied health professions (at the University of Leeds and - before that - here in Sheffield).I'm a graduate of Sheffield's iSchool (or Dept of Information Studies as it was then known) and it's good to be back here in Regent Court
Job Vacancy: Behaviour Change Centre Co-ordinator
Who? Experienced Centre Co-ordinator interested in behaviour change with proven project management skills. What? Co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the UCL Centre for Behaviour Change (CBC). Flexible post, experience dependent.Where?  University College London (UCL).Closing date: Tuesday 19th MayFor further details or to apply, please click here.

APR 23

Obesity in Six Categories Targeted for Treatment - Guardian Liberty Voice
Guardian Liberty VoiceObesity in Six Categories Targeted for TreatmentGuardian Liberty VoiceDr. Mark Green, from the School of Health and Related Research of the University of Sheffield, who was the primary author of the study, concluded that the next step of the program was to explore proper methods of treatment based on the results of each ...and more »

Thursday 23 April 2015

ScHARRNews - Thursday 23rd April 2015

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Internet of things devices meant to simplify our lives may end up ruling them instead
This article was originally published in The Conversation Andy Tattersall, University of SheffieldTechnology’s promise of wonderful things in the future stretches from science fiction to science fact: self-driving cars, virtual reality, smart devices such as Google Glass, and the internet of things are designed to make our lives easier and more productive. Certainly inventions of the past century
NHS waiting times - the bigger picture
Insightful blog article published on the King's Fund website draws our attention to some interesting facts and figures behind NHS waiting list times. In short, waiting time targets have been met, at times, however the number of patients awaiting treatment has been on the increase, with significant numbers of patients spending more than 18 weeks on a waiting list before beginning treatment. The art
EUNetHTA view on methodological issues requiring research
An open letter to the European Commission asking for further funding to be directed at HTA has been published by EUNetHTA.  Within it, a number of methodological issues are identified that “are of high importance and require further research to develop successful solutions to these challenges.”Alignment of HTA use at different levelsThe importance of additional patient data collection for HTASyner

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New even more accurate insertable cardiac monitor
An insertable cardiac monitor is now even better at detecting atrial fibrillation than before. The monitor is small, being about one third of the size of an AAA battery. Medtronic is putting together a case for the monitors cost effectiveness.If you would like to read about this in more detail, please click here.
Here's how you can tackle obesity - The Hans India
The Hans IndiaHere's how you can tackle obesityThe Hans IndiaThe study, led by Dr Mark Green from the University's School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), identified the six groups as i.e. young males who were heavy drinkers, middle aged individuals who were unhappy and anxious, older people who ...and more »