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BlogGoldacre recommendations for making the most of health data for researchFriday April 8, 2022The Goldacre review, 'Better, broader, safer: using health data for research and analysis' is a hard-hitting report with recommendations for enabling the proper use of NHS health and care data for research, to drive improvements in health and care.
BlogUrgent policy priorities for cancerThursday April 7, 2022The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee released a report warning NHS targets for early diagnosis of cancer will not be met.
BlogUsing genomics to improve drug prescribingMonday April 4, 2022A recent joint report has outlined guidance, barriers and opportunities around the use of pharmacogenomics.
BlogGenome UK: new four nations commitments to priority actionsFriday March 18, 2022New commitments for UK-wide implementation of genomics have been announced that aim to accelerate research and drive healthcare innovation.
BlogNHS reform plans: prevention, personalisation and personal responsibilityMonday March 14, 2022 The Rt Hon Sajid Javid announced his vision for reform of the NHS, outlined in a speech at the Royal College of Physicians and writing in the Daily Telegraph.
BlogFurther pieces found in the puzzle of severe COVID-19Friday March 11, 2022A new study has provided further details on the genetic causes contributing to severe COVID-19.
BlogInnovative regulation: keeping pace with genomics and software devicesThursday December 16, 2021MHRA proposals on software and genetic testing devices are some of the most innovative and exciting developments set out for consultation.
BlogHost genomics and COVID-19: where are we now?Monday October 25, 2021COVID-19 can have severe effects on even apparently low-risk individuals, and it has become clear that host factors affecting the risk of infection and disease progression include genomics.
BlogCOPI notices extended until March 2022Monday September 27, 2021The quiet extension by the UK Government of measures for lawful processing of confidential patient information for COVID-19 purposes is likely to have been welcomed by researchers.
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