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Groundbreaking Parkinson’s treatment features on BBC News thanks to Scottish study efforts

A study involving the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) and Dundee University has commanded UK headlines after the team involved helped to make the first new Parkinson’s treatment in years available through NHS Scotland The NHS Tayside study focused on Produodopa’s ability to he...

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NHS Research Scotland Champion to present and chair sessions at gathering of world’s leading cardiology experts

A senior figure within NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will be both presenting and chairing during a busy long weekend at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress taking place this month Commencing on Friday 30 August, the four-day hybrid event at the ExCeL venue in London Docklands will see NRS Cardiovascular Network Champion Lis Neubeck presenting in two sessions:

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Chief Medical Officer’s report foregrounds importance of Scottish research for improving and saving lives

Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has expressed his pride in the life-saving research expertise that the country continues to provide both domestically and on a global scale In Professor Sir Gregor Smith’s new Annual Report 2023-24 – entitled Realistic Medicine: Taking Care – he champions the powerful contribution...

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‘Conference Season’ learnings boosting patient and public involvement ambitions

Patient and Public Involvement Lead of the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN), Dr Rosie Ashworth, has been sharing the work of the network, and learning from others at a range of recent conferences and workshops The lead for Partners in Research – the patient and public involvemen...

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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Champion announced as keynote speaker at international dementia conference

A leading member of the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) Network has been announced as a keynote speaker at a prestigious conference in Australia NRS NDN Champion Tom Russ will be appearing at the

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More opportunities to ‘Be Part of Research’

More opportunities to be part of research boosted through a new ‘research matchmaking service’ Be Part of Research is a free online service which matches people to suitable health and care studies, based on their interests and where they live. It is the first UK-wide research volunteer registry covering all health conditions, including public health and social care stu...

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New report makes recommendations to improve clinical research for participants

The Health Research Authority has published a new report that has made a series of recommendations for how to improve clinical research for participants The

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New partnership for pioneering kidney health research

Clinical trials to accelerate research into treating chronic kidney disease will be strengthened as a result of a new partnership between the Scottish Government, academia and industry NHS Scotland, AstraZeneca and the Universities&nb...

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NHS 76th celebrates Scotland’s researchers while extending invite to more participants

NHS Research Scotland (NRS) is celebrating the 76th birthday of our health service on Friday 5 July by encouraging more people of all backgrounds to get involved in vital research Since its inception in 1948, NHS has consistently pushed the boundaries of the possible through the evolution of treatments, diagnostics, and preve...

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Cardiovascular Network set to unveil patient forum plans this summer

The Cardiovascular Network of NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will soon be launching a patient forum, encouraging public collaboration while recognising the vital role of diverse voices in shaping its work The drive for enhanced Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research across Scotland continues to grow and NRS Cardiovascular is aiming to launch its forum plans in July to start seeking participants. It is encouraging anyone across the country who has been diagnose...

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