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Dr Oli Williams challenges assumptions about obesity

Dr Oli Williams challenges assumptions about obesity

The focus on the drive to tackle obesity should be more about “health, not weight”, according to a leading sociologist from the East Midlands. Dr Oli Williams, a research…
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African Caribbean men help to spread prostate cancer message

African Caribbean men help to spread prostate cancer message

A video featuring the personal experiences of men with prostate cancer will be showcased in Leicester at an event to raise awareness of the disease among African Caribbean men.…
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Sarah Brand awarded NIHR CLAHRC EM PhD

Sarah Brand awarded NIHR CLAHRC EM PhD

NHR CLAHRC East Midlands would like to congratulate Dr Sarah Brand for passing her viva and awarded with her PhD, titled Understanding and improving continuity of care for people…
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Consultation launched to shape health priorities

Consultation launched to shape health priorities

People living in the East Midlands are being called on to put forward their views on what the region’s health priorities should be. Formed in 2013, NIHR CLAHRC East Midlands…
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Kevin Anthony awarded NIHR CLAHRC EM PhD

Kevin Anthony awarded NIHR CLAHRC EM PhD

NHR CLAHRC East Midlands would like to congratulate Dr Kevin Anthony for successfully defending his thesis and earning his CLAHRC EM PhD, titled An intervention to increase Older…
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New booklet gives advice on Mental Capacity Act

New booklet gives advice on Mental Capacity Act

A new guide is available to help people plan for the future and make informed decisions about their personal welfare, property and financial affairs. The booklet, titled ‘He…
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Computerised test may help improve ADHD diagnoses, our study finds

Computerised test may help improve ADHD diagnoses, our study finds

Adding a computerised test of attention and activity (QbTest) to standard care can reduce the time needed to make a diagnostic decision on attention deficit hyperactivity disorde…
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NIHR CLAHRC East Midlands – PhD Studentships (2018)

NIHR CLAHRC East Midlands is offering studentship funding for three PhDs in applied healthcare. PhDs must align to the CLAHRC’s objectives PhDs must demonstrate how…
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NIHR CLAHRC EM supports Diabetes Prevention Week

NIHR CLAHRC EM supports Diabetes Prevention Week

A national campaign to prevent and raise awareness of type 2 diabetes is taking place this week. The inaugural Diabetes Prevention Week runs from April 16 to 22 and was launch…

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