May coverage 2008


20th May 2009 Legal & Medical

Pre-eclampsia tests not accurate enough

Research published by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme has found that tests available to predict pre-eclampsia are not accurate enough to be recommended for use. But offering aspirin to women at risk could be effective, and calcium supplements should be given to those deficient in the mineral.

19 May 2008 Medical News Today

Research Investigates Tests And Interventions For Pre-Eclampsia, UK

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New research published by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme has assessed methods for predicting and preventing pre-eclampsia, to help guide clinical practice and future research in this area.
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16 May 2008 Health 4 Media

Research Investigates Tests And Interventions For Pre-Eclampsia

New research published by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme has assessed methods for predicting and preventing pre-eclampsia, to help guide clinical practice and future research in this area.


16 May 2008 Nursing in Practice

Preeclampsia tests not accurate enough

New research published by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme has assessed methods for predicting and preventing preeclampsia, to help guide clinical practice and future research in this area.

15 May 2008 News Medical

Research targets diabetes-related eye conditions

New research projects commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research's Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme will evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different screening tests used in diabetic eye care.


14 May 2008 Gazette Live

Tees doc to lead fractures research

THE Tees Valley’s biggest hospital trust is taking the lead role in the UK’s first national clinical trial on shoulder fractures. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Amar Rangan, pictured, who is based at The James Cook University Hospital, has secured £1.25m funding from the National Institute of Health Research’s Health Technology Assessment Programme to determine the best treatment for a proximal humerus fracture - or broken shoulder.

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