September 2008 coverage

30 September 2008 - ITV Wales

Reminiscence groups for dementia ITV coverage Video of broadcast

TV coverage broadcast at 6pm 'Wales Tonight' programme, and 10.30 pm bulletin. Interview with Professor Bob Woods regarding ITV Wales - Reminiscence groups for dementia. Project (06/304/229 REMCARE)

26 September 2008 - After Cancer.com

Surveillance mammography after treatment for primary breast cancer

The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme has commissioned a new study to identify the most effective and efficient surveillance methods for women who have received treatment for primary breast cancer.

24 September 2008 - News Medical Net

Improving mental health from Bristol to Santiago

Psychiatrists at the University of Bristol are taking an ambitious programme of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) into schools from Bristol to Santiago, Chile in a bid to improve the mental health of teenagers.

24 September 2008 - PR-USA.NET

Non-drug therapy for chemotherapy-related nausea gets the go ahead for large UK trial

The largest trial worldwide to assess the use of Sea-Band© acupressure wrist bands* for chemotherapy-related nausea, will start next month (October). The first of its kind to run in the NHS, the study is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme.

23 September 2008 - Health4Media

Research Evaluates Acupressure For Chemo Induced Nausea

New research commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme is evaluating acupressure wristbands for the management of chemotherapy-induced acute and delayed nausea. Nausea and vomiting are common side effects experienced by patients receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer.

21 September 2008 - Hospitalpharma.com

Drugs For Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Assessed

The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme has funded a £1.6 million clinical trial to compare two powerful drugs for people with steroid resistant acute severe ulcerative colitis (UC). UC affects approximately 150,000 people in the UK and is a major burden on patients and NHS resources, as it often leads to severe morbidity, grossly impaired quality of life, frequent and long inpatients stays and emergency colectomy.

18 September 2008 - PhysOrg.com - Evergreen, VA, USA. Medicine & Health / Psychology

National positive thinking trial aims to prevent childhood depression

More than 7,000 school pupils from across the UK will be taking part in the trial of a new positive thinking programme led by the University of Bath designed to prevent children developing problems with depression..................The £1.25 million programme, funded by the NHS Health Technology Assessment Programme (HTA), will involve 13-16 year olds from schools in Bath, Bristol, Nottingham, Swindon and Wiltshire.

16 September 2008 - BMJ Clinical Evidence

Identifying and prioritising HTA research that is important to the NHS

The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme produces independent research information about the effectiveness, costs, and broader impacts of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide, or receive care in the NHS.

15 September 2008 - Medical News Today

Surveillance Mammography After Treatment For Primary Breast Cancer

The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme has commissioned a new study to identify the most effective and efficient surveillance methods for women who have received treatment for primary breast cancer.

14 September 2008 - News-Medical.Net

Surveillance Mammography After Treatment For Primary Breast Cancer

12 September 2008 - Medical News Today

Primary Research Of Treatments For Adolescents With Persistent Depression

Research published by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme has added to the evidence base on treatment for adolescents who are clinically depressed.