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NIHR Signal: Vitamin D supplements can reduce risk of asthma attacks
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NIHR Signal: Antibiotics are probably of no benefit for acute asthma attack
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) regularly publishes Signals. Signals are summaries of recently published research and intended to provide decision makers in health and social care organisations with ..
Air Quality and Health Strategy Project
Background Poor air quality can significantly impact upon health particularly in those most vulnerable; young children, older people and individuals with existing heart and lung problems. Additionally poor air quality ..
NIHR SIgnal: Antenatal corticosteroids reduce breathing problems in late preterm babies
Giving corticosteroids to women at risk of preterm birth at 34 weeks of pregnancy or later reduced the risk of severe breathing problems in the baby after birth from 1.9% to 1.1%. Steroids ..
There is considerable demand for easily accessible information, from research papers and commissioned case studies to reports and surveys. In response, we are building this portal as a central point ..
Recognising Lung Cancer in Primary Care
This article discusses the early detection of lung cancer from a primary care perspective. We outline risk factors and epidemiology, the role of screening and offer guidance on the recognition ..
After the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) demonstrated improved lung cancer mortality almost a decade ago, hopes have been raised that low-dose computed tomography could be used to detect lung ..
Chest X-ray sensitivity and lung cancer outcomes: a retrospective observational study
Aim - To determine the sensitivity of CXR for lung cancer and to compare stage at diagnosis, time to diagnosis, and survival between those with CXR that detected, or did ..
Associations between general practice characteristics and chest X-ray rate: an observational study
Aim: To explore the associations between characteristics of general practices and frequency of investigation with CXR.
Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face limited treatment options and inadequate access to palliative care.