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ResearchJun 24, 2026
Congratulations to Yesenia Aguilar Silvan for receiving the 2026 Dena Chertoff Graduate Student Service Award
Yesenia Aguilar Silvan (Clinical Area) for received the 2026 Dena Chertoff Graduate Student Service Award. Established in 2009 to honor Dena Chertoff (who served as graduate advisor for 38 years), this departmental award…
ResearchJun 24, 2026
Congratulations to Kevin Tan for receiving the 2026 Joseph A. Gengerelli Distinguished Dissertation Award
Kevin Tan (Social and Affective Neuroscience Area) received the 2026 Joseph A. Gengerelli Distinguished Dissertation Award for having the most outstanding dissertation in our department this year. This award honors…
ResearchJun 24, 2026
Congratulations to Tyrus Korecki for being selected by the Pritzker Committee for Excellence to receive the seventh annual Pritzker Graduate Scholar Award
Tyrus Korecki (Health Area) was selected by the Pritzker Committee for Excellence to receive the seventh annual Pritzker Graduate Scholar Award. The Pritzker Graduate Scholar Award is intended to support graduate…
ResearchJun 24, 2026
Weight management in obese cancer patients during curative active treatment: protocol for the CANOBESE feasibility study
Background Obesity is highly prevalent among patients with cancer and is associated with increased risks of treatment-related complications, poorer oncological outcomes, and long-term morbidity. Despite this, current…
ResearchJun 24, 2026
Remote versus face-to-face delivery of the Group Triple P parenting programme: a feasibility non-randomised trial
Many well-designed parenting interventions have demonstrated effectiveness in improving outcomes for parents and children. During the COVID pandemic, many group-based parenting interventions were rapidly transferred to…
ResearchJun 23, 2026
HHS has sent drug for Ebola clinical trial
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ResearchJun 23, 2026
A 2026 psychology study found that unfair or pointless job tasks increase quiet quitting by draining workers’ psychological resources, but AI assistance may reduce the risk
A 2026 study reveals the connection between unfair job tasks and the rise of quiet quitting, exploring how AI tools can help mitigate the issue by preserving employees' psychological resources.
ResearchJun 22, 2026
The ‘Nature Impact’ feasibility study protocol: a mixed methods feasibility study of a group- and nature-based health intervention for adults experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression and/or stress
Anxiety, depression and stress-related conditions are prevalent and growing public health challenges, impacting individuals’ quality of life and placing significant strain on healthcare systems globally. These complex…
ResearchJun 20, 2026
Co-development of a protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial of CIRCuiTS™ cognitive remediation therapy for people with multiple sclerosis
Cognitive difficulties are common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and predict poorer quality of life, yet effective treatment is lacking. Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) improves functioning in individuals…
ResearchJun 19, 2026
Gene therapy shows promise in ARC syndrome, a deadly childhood liver disease
A new gene therapy has been used to successfully treat a deadly childhood liver disease in mice that model the disease, according ...
ResearchJun 18, 2026
Digital personalized trials of a multicomponent behavioral change intervention for increasing habitual low-intensity physical activity in middle-aged and older healthcare workers: results of a feasibility study
Background Prior research has shown that multi-component behavior change technique (BCT) interventions can potentially increase physical activity (PA) in middle-aged and older adults and thereby reduce risk of…
ResearchJun 18, 2026
The feasibility of a novel exercise therapy and activity modification intervention for patients with Sever’s disease
Background Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a common cause of heel pain in physically active youth. Evidence-based treatment options are limited, with no consensus for the standard of care. This study aimed to…
ResearchJun 17, 2026
FAP-targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy shows broad effectiveness across multiple cancers
A novel radiopharmaceutical therapy approach that targets fibroblast activation protein (FAP)—which is highly expressed in many ...
ResearchJun 17, 2026
Warneford Park: Mental health and medical research campus development gets green light from Oxford City Council
Plans to create a £750m mental health and medical research campus in Oxford have been given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council.
ResearchJun 17, 2026
New Oxford Centre for Women’s Mental Health established
The University of Oxford is set to launch a new research centre dedicated to women’s mental health, bringing together expertise from medical and biological sciences with humanities for the first time.
ResearchJun 17, 2026
Introducing a group antenatal care model at the health post level in Ethiopia: a qualitative pilot study
Group antenatal care (G-ANC) is an alternative model of antenatal care that incorporates clinical assessment and care, participatory learning, and peer support. It gives expectant mothers the opportunity to discuss and…
ResearchJun 17, 2026
Development of a digitalised complex intervention to promote activity of older people in rural areas: study protocol of a feasibility study
Age-related mobility limitations are associated with reduced activity and loss of participation, which can result in loneliness and depression. Physical activity programmes can help maintain the functional status and…
ResearchJun 16, 2026
Psychologists shouldn't replace thinking with AI
For some psychologists, it's becoming more common to use AI systems to replace human thinking in research. That's a very risky ...
ResearchJun 16, 2026
New USC clinical trial explores psilocybin for mental health
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the Brain and Creativity Institute at the USC Dornsife College of Letters ...
ResearchJun 15, 2026
GAIN: a multicenter pilot protocol for early initiation of enteral feeds in neonates with simple gastroschisis
Background Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect characterized by severe gut dysmotility. These neonates often face lengthy hospital stays, prolonged parenteral nutrition dependence, and complications such…
ResearchJun 13, 2026
Peer-delivered systems-integrated suicide prevention for women in Pakistan: a protocol for hybrid type II pilot cluster randomized controlled trial
Background South Asia has the highest rates of suicide fatalities among women globally. Existing suicide prevention interventions are largely based on Western-informed risk reduction programs and theories. This pilot…
ResearchJun 12, 2026
A digital yoga-based ‘Pause Grow Reflect’ intervention for postgraduate researchers: a feasibility randomised controlled trial and embedded qualitative acceptability study
The prevalence of mental health and well-being problems among postgraduate researchers (PGRs) is concerning. Self-care is a protective factor; however, engagement can be low. Interventions to date are not theory-driven…
ResearchJun 11, 2026
Protocol for the Southeast Asian Healthy Habits, Healthy Kids (SEAHK) study, a culturally tailored family-based pilot randomized controlled trial to improve dietary quality
Southeast Asian (SEA) children are burdened by high rates of diet-related chronic conditions and diseases. These burdens partly result from socioeconomic disadvantages and refugee migration trajectories. Yet, to our…
ResearchJun 11, 2026
Phenobarbital as an Adjuvant to benzodiazepines when compared to Single-agent benzodiazepine Treatment (usual care) for Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in the intensive care unit (PASTA): a study protocol
Background Abrupt cessation of alcohol consumption following hospital admission can induce alcohol withdrawal syndrome. This syndrome is challenging to manage and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality…
ResearchJun 11, 2026
Feasibility of evaluating the effectiveness of an interprofessional rehabilitation program for people with chronic low back pain in Ethiopia: a pilot randomized control trial protocol
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a significant public health problem and the leading cause of years lived with disability globally. Evidence suggests that interprofessional rehabilitation programs are effective for people…
ResearchJun 10, 2026
Maternal-Infant Research on Environmental Chemicals (MIREC) Study Research Platform
The MIREC study is a pan-Canadian, multi-year, research study led by Health Canada. The study was designed to produce new ...
ResearchJun 10, 2026
That ringing in your ears could be an early warning sign of hearing loss
A common sign of hearing loss isn’t complete silence — it’s struggling to follow conversations, especially in noisy places. Experts say hearing loss and tinnitus, the ringing or buzzing many people experience, often…
ResearchJun 9, 2026
World's largest opioid review finds they often don't work
The largest review ever conducted on opioids for acute pain found that these widely prescribed drugs often deliver only small, short-lived benefits. For many common conditions, including some surgeries and kidney stone…
ResearchJun 9, 2026
Enhancing the Health of NHS Staff: eTHOS—a randomised controlled pilot trial of an employee health screening clinic for NHS staff compared with usual care to reduce absenteeism and presenteeism
Staff sickness absence incurs high costs to the NHS and is associated with adverse patient outcomes. Mental and musculoskeletal ill-health are the main causes, with cardiovascular risk factors also common. We tested the…