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The UK’s national institute for health data science brings sector together to tackle the underrepresentation of Black people in the science community
Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) are leading by example in the health data science industry through their response to the issue that Black people are heavily underrepresented in the science,...
NHS DigiTrials: how the search for COVID-19 treatments is revolutionising clinical trials
The UK health service’s data-led approach to trials has helped to save millions of lives from COVID-19 worldwide — here’s how the NHS is setting an exciting new blueprint for all clinical...
Interview Series: Professor Cathie Sudlow, Director of the BHF Data Science Centre
Health Tech Newspaper interviews the BHF Data Science Centre's Cathie Sudlow about the BHF Data Science Centre's work with NHS Digital and partners to carry out cardiovascular research by...
Covid: Asthma drug ‘speeds up recovery at home’
A cheap drug, commonly used to treat asthma, can help people recover more quickly from COVID-19, PRINCIPLE trial finds.
COVID-19 Research Round up – 12 April 2021
At HDR UK, we are continuing to work in partnership to support the UK government and the NHS in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to enable rapid health data research into COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid uptake of remote consultations in mental healthcare
A study by King’s College London finds that COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have caused a significant shift in mental healthcare delivery, as clinicians make the switch from predominantly...
COVID-19 Research Round up – 26 March 2021
At HDR UK we are continuing to work in partnership to support the UK government and the NHS in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to enable rapid health data research into COVID-19.
Researchers now able to request access to more key datasets on Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness through the HDR Innovation Gateway
As part of Health Data Research UK’s ongoing programme of work to make vital Covid-19 datasets available for research, two more key datasets have now been listed and are available to request via...
COVID-19 Research Round up – 16 March 2021
At HDR UK we are continuing to work in partnership to support the UK government and the NHS in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to enable rapid health data research into COVID-19.