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Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic

Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t have COVID-19, according to major new research linking the pandemic to sustained cognitive decline.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 2 Nov 2023

Empowering voices: A public member's story in the fight against Mouth Cancer

For Mouth Cancer Action Month, Paul Hellyer, who is a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) member for the King’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF), tells the story of his late father-in-law. Paul lives in Sussex by the sea and is a retired dentist and clinical teacher. He spends his time beach-combing and aspiring to be a writer.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 1 Nov 2023

International Stress Awareness Week: Insights from a public member

To mark International Stress Awareness Week (30 October – 3 November), a member of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) team at King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF), shares her insights on stress and how individuals can manage or alleviate stress in the workplace and daily life.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 1 Nov 2023

Children with ADHD frequently use healthcare service before diagnosis, study finds

Children and young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) use healthcare services twice as often in the two years before their diagnosis, a study by researchers at the University of Nottingham and King’s College London has found.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 31 Oct 2023

What can humans do to guarantee an ethical AI in healthcare? (Blog: Part II)

A two part feature by Dr Raquel Iniesta  exploring the current status of AI in healthcare, what we need to consider to ensure its application is ethical and current approaches that are helping this happen. Part II: How to achieve ethical AI. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 30 Oct 2023