June 2009 coverage
HPV testing for cervical screening investigated
26 June 2009 - Nursing in Practice
New research, published in The Lancet Oncology, has found that combining human papillomavirus (HPV) testing with routine liquid-based cytology (LBC) screening does not increase the detection of cervical cancer compared with LBC screening alone.
HPV testing for cervical screening investigated
26 June 2009 - Medical News Today
New research, published in The Lancet Oncology, has found that combining human papillomavirus (HPV) testing with routine liquid-based cytology (LBC) screening does not increase the detection of cervical cancer compared with LBC screening alone.
Ditch the drill? Filling rotten baby teeth 'offers no benefits' say experts
24 June 2009 - Mail Online
Filling rotten baby teeth may be an unnecessary as well as uncomfortable experience for children to endure, experts say
A call for research on the emerging influenza pandemic
23 June 2009 - Medical News Today
A call for research on the emerging influenza pandemic is being launched by the NIHR as the World Health Organization (WHO) announces the move to pandemic phase 6
'No proof' for filling baby teeth
22 June 2009 - BBC News
Filling rotten baby teeth may be an unnecessary trial for children to endure, experts say. Some 40% of five-year-olds in the UK have tooth decay and at least one in 10 of these is treated with fillings.
Addition of HPV test to UK cervical screening programme no better at detecting cervical cancer
19 June 2009 - Medical news Today
Combining human papillomavirus (HPV) testing with routine liquid-based cytology (LBC) screening does not increase the detection of cervical cancer compared with LBC screening alone, according to an Article published Online first and in the July edition of The Lancet Oncology.
HPV testing plus liquid-based cytology screening 'no more effective'
19 June 2009 - Pulse Today
Adding in HPV testing to liquid-based cytology for cervical screening makes screening no more effective, according to data from the first randomised controlled trial into the combination
HPV tests 'fail to boost cervical cancer detection rate'
18 June 2009 - Healthcare Republic
18 June 2009 - The Lancet
Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA is reportedly more sensitive than cytology for the detection of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). The effectiveness of HPV testing in primary cervical screening was assessed in the ARTISTIC trial, which was done over two screening rounds approximately 3 years apart (2001—03 and 2004—07) by comparing liquid-based cytology (LBC) combined with HPV testing against LBC alone.
Research investigates the treatment of traumatic brain and head injury
8 June 2009 - Medical News Today
The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme is expanding the evidence base surrounding the treatment of traumatic brain and head injury (TBI) by commissioning four new research projects.
4 June 2009 - Times Higher Education
The NIHR's Health technology Assessment programme produces independent research information on the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide or receive National Health Service care. Listed here are the April-May 2009 research grant awards.
NICE childhood fever guidance set to change
2 June 2009 - Pulse Magazine
Giving feverish children the combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol is more cost-effective than used singly, as well as being safe and more effective, according to a report which looks set to change NICE guidance.
University study on care of baby teeth
1 June 2009 - The Star
DENTAL experts at the University of Sheffield are taking part in a £2.8 million study to probe the best way to manage tooth decay in young children.
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