Monday, 4 August 2014

ScHARRNews - Tuesday 5th August 2014

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Trials | Full text | Sample size requirements to estimate key design ...

Corresponding author: M D Teare m.d.teare@sheffield.ac.uk. Author Affiliations. Design, Trials and Statistics Group, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, S1 4DA ...

"school of health and related research" - Google Blog Search / by Stephen Walters / 57min

Developing a utility index for the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC-C) for fragile X syndrome

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Rituximab in Combination with Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis: A NICE Single Technology Appraisal

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What is the Quality of Economic Evaluations of Non-Drug Therapies? A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of Economic Evaluations of Radiotherapy for Cancer

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Smoking, alcohol, evidence and political fashion

The DH currently has an open consultation on their proposals to make private vehicles smokefree when carrying children. The cost-benefit analysis that is included in the Impact Assessment that supports the proposals is quite emphatic: £32.9m to £65.9m benefits and £2.1m costs = no-brainer.But then you see the evidence base and assumptions, including:Image by superfantastic via Flickr CC BY 2.0the

Health Economics and Decision Science Blog @ ScHARR / by HEDS / 16h

‘Trials within Cohorts’ Symposium 2014

Since the publication in 2010 of the innovative ‘cohort multiple randomised controlled trial’ design (http://www.bmj.com/content/340/bmj.c1066), there has been growing interest in conducting multiple trials within cohorts. Yorkshire & Humber and North Thames CLAHRCs are jointly holding a ‘Trials within Cohorts’ symposium this November at LSHTM on the design – the purpose of which to advance th

Public Health Topics / by Melanie Rimmer / 20h

Sunday, 3 August 2014

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Should we embrace digital future for health?

Has the above question got you thinking?Do you have strong opinions about whether or not digital technology should become mainstream in healthcare?If so you may be interested to know that the King's Fund will hold its International Digital Health and Care Congress in September this year (2014). They have spoken to George Crooks OBE, Medical Director, NHS 24 and the Scottish Ambulance Service and m

The Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology research group / by Lauren A Powell / 30min

Obesity risk for older, poorer Sheffield men - The Star

The StarObesity risk for older, poorer Sheffield menThe StarDr Clare Relton, from the School of Health and Related Research, who led the study, said: “This shows both obesity, and the approaches people use to manage weight, vary according to whether you live in a deprived area or a wealthy area.” More than half ...

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Thursday, 31 July 2014

ScHARRNews - Friday 1st August 2014

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WiTrack - wireless human tracking in the home

Have you ever wondered if we would get to a point where we could play a video game without needing to stand in front of the TV? If we could detect falls without the person having to carry any sort of device? If we could turn devices (e.g. lights and TV's) on and off without touching then or even without being in the same room?If so then you may be pleased to know that technological advances are al

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Wednesday, 30 July 2014

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NIHR Advisory Panel for members of the public

Do you like health research?Do you have experience of working in groups or committees?Do you have patient and public involvement (PPI) experience?Do you have good communication skills?If any of the above describes you or somebody you know, please read on! The National Institute for Health Research Central Commissioning Facility (NIHR CCF) is looking for members of the public to join the following

The Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology research group / by Lauren A Powell / 1h

A hazard ratio was estimated by a ratio of median survival times, but with considerable uncertainty

Author(s):Cortés, J. | González, J.A. | Campbell, M.J. | Cobo, E.Publication year: 2014Journal / Book title: Journal of Clinical EpidemiologyAccess all results for your search in Scopus

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Could Childhood TB Be Higher Than Estimated? - AllAfrica.com

Could Childhood TB Be Higher Than Estimated?AllAfrica.comHealth economics researcher Peter Dodd, from the University of Sheffield's School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), said: "Quantifying the burden of TB in children is important because, without good numbers, there can be no targets for ...

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Weight loss study finds rich more likely to join clubs, while poor more likely to take pills

Where you live and deprivation levels can affect your efforts to lose weight according to a new study from the University of Sheffield, which found that people from wealthy areas are more likely to have used slimming clubs than people from more deprived areas.

Medicine, dentistry and health - University of Sheffield / 16h

Community's Got Talent | Public Health Topics

... public health initiatives are delivered across Sheffield.The event, called 'Community's Got Talent,' showcased a range of community health work funded by Sheffield City Council and evaluated by ScHARR. The national…

scharr AND sheffield - Google Blog Search / by Melanie Rimmer / 19h

Cochrane Collaboration update

New and updated Cochrane Reviews highlighted on their website this month are:Inhaled corticosteroids in children with persistent asthma: dose-response effects on growthInhaled corticosteroids in children with persistent asthma: effects on growthTask shifting from doctors to non-doctors for initiation and maintenance of antiretroviral therapyAntimicrobial drugs for treating choleraImage by Jimmie v

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Tuesday, 29 July 2014

ScHARRNews - Wednesday 30th July 2014

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CLAHRC East of England Fellowship Applications

CLAHRC East of England (EoE) fellowship applications for January 2015 are open. What? The focus is on applied health research and evaluation projects. Projects can be chosen by the fellow or already be within one of the EoE CLAHRC research themes. Fellows will also attend a programme of half day workshops covering methodologies, service redesign and change management and attend an action learning

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Could Childhood TB Be Higher Than Estimated? - AllAfrica.com

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Rising academic star honoured in the battle against heart disease

An emerging world-leading academic who is at the forefront of the fight against heart disease has been honoured for her research aiming to improve the treatment of narrow and weak arteries.

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Exploring personality profiles of people willing to use mobile digital technology to assist in weight loss

Smart phones and other small portable monitoring devices are being used more and more by people to improve their health. The big benefit of health apps and portable monitors comes from them being with the person as they go about their daily activities, not just at home or in the clinic. It is important that they are friendly and easy to use. Some research at the University aims to help people to r

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Exploring personality profiles of people willing to use mobile digital technology to assist in weight loss

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The ScHARR Student e-Journal: Determinants of job satisfaction ...

Determinants of job satisfaction among overseas nurses working in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Nelson Khozomba studied on the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme at ScHARR in 2012-2013. He chose the course based on his interest ...

scharr AND sheffield - Google Blog Search / by Vanessa Halliday / 20h

Cohort Profile: The Yorkshire Health Study

1School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK, 2Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK and 3Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Barnsley, UK.

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Sit Less ScHARR!

“Sit Less ScHARR!”, an intervention by MPH Student Kelly Mackenzie, started this week. Running until 1st August, the programme aims to reduce the amount of time ScHARR staff spend sitting during working hours. We spoke to Kelly, and asked her about how she came up with the idea for Sit Less ScHARR! “I have always been interested in physical activity and the variety of positive impacts it can have

Public Health Topics / by Melanie Rimmer / 1d