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Health Library for North Staffordshire.
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[Health Library 💙 @CECLibrary]

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We also have blogs - check the Health Library News blog https://t.co/ddrpLc2Jf6

[Health Library 💙 @CECLibrary]

There are many ways to get in touch with the Health Library:
☎️ phone
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[Health Library 💙 @CECLibrary]

Keele professor leading new network to improve patient voice representation in research https://t.co/MvuMHWP3IU

[NICE @NICEComms]

New NICE guidance recommends 7 digital tools to help people manage their asthma.

Working alongside regular NHS appointments, these tools offer:

▪️personalised action plans
▪️medication reminders
▪️symptom tracking

https://t.co/RwdMPQIpWw

#WorldAsthmaDay

[Keele University 🐿️ @KeeleUniversity]

Our researchers are leading from the front to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. 80% of the research conducted by Keele academics was classed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (2021) 📈🔎

[Health Library 💙 @CECLibrary]

Library users can view more information about endometriosis from the resources listed on our blog post https://t.co/sH9dOP9egM

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

In the UK, an estimated 1 in 10 women live with endometriosis.

This is where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other parts of the body, such as the ovaries, and lining of the pelvis.

Symptoms include severe pain, fatigue, infertility and gastrointestinal issues. Diagnosing endometriosis can be challenging as other conditions can cause these symptoms.

Read about how research we are supporting is helping improve diagnosis and treatments for endometriosis: https://t.co/PjLNy451ht

[NICE @NICEComms]

NICE greenlights first HER2-targeted bile duct cancer treatment on the NHS — tripling survival times in trials vs standard chemotherapy (18 months vs 6).

Around 65 patients a year in England eligible.

Final draft guidance now published:
https://t.co/6fZ2MIxZsn

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

Read our latest clinical review of recent therapeutic advances in Alzheimer’s disease that also provides perspectives on novel treatment strategies
https://t.co/AQh7IYq0ON

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Strengthen your skills to benefit your research career with our free webinars.

NIHR INSIGHT Masters student, Victor Olubiyi, explains how they equipped him with valuable knowledge and insights.

Explore our webinars: https://t.co/gENqujI04X

[Keele University 🐿️ @KeeleUniversity]

Using the latest scientific techniques, our researchers are working to improve the early detection of cancer and related conditions, to help even more people who might be at risk and ultimately save and improve lives 🔬

[NICE @NICEComms]

New NICE guideline recommends age-based blood test thresholds to help GPs detect ovarian cancer earlier. It also recommends urgent referrals for people aged 60+ with unexplained weight loss.

Read the final guideline: https://t.co/9HNf4RnXOG.

[Health Library 💙 @CECLibrary]

Trends and inequalities in advice and guidance versus direct referral in NHS primary care, 2015-23: population based study https://t.co/Ccr8CI7ZPi

[Keele University 🐿️ @KeeleUniversity]

The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is now open 🌟

Postgraduate Researchers can tell us about their experience at Keele - and have the chance to win £1,000 for doing so!

You can complete the PRES online at ➡️ https://t.co/ATDYJHdBBP until 15 May 2026.

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Life is happier when we go outside and get active. Join us for Active April and find ways to keep moving forward 🌤️🚴‍♂️🏃🌿 https://t.co/7vJLdlFuoI #ActiveApril

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

1 in 4 Black men will get prostate cancer. That’s double the rate of white men in the UK.

In our latest article in partnership with @TheVoiceNews, we answer 5 common questions about Black men and prostate cancer, and what they can do to protect their health.

Read the full article online ⬇️

https://t.co/3BhQ7uJkHX

[Health Library 💙 @CECLibrary]

Health Library will have reduced opening times over the Easter holiday: Friday 3rd April - closed
Saturday 4th April 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 5th April - closed
Monday 6th April - closed

[Trip Database @tripdatabase]

New primary care evidence just dropped 👇
Hypertension targets, self-monitoring in pregnancy, deprescribing, diabetes… and a few reality checks along the way.
👉 https://t.co/UJ8EkmMm0T

[Keele University 🐿️ @KeeleUniversity]

From working with marginalised groups to promote mental health, to combating loneliness among older people, healthcare researchers at Keele are working to improve mental healthcare for some of the most vulnerable in our society 🧠

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Develop new skills to help you develop your research career with our webinars and e-learning modules.

We provide a range of free resources to support you to develop your career. Topics include:

✅ presenting and public speaking
✅ self awareness
✅ effective collaboration
✅ being at your best

Find out more:https://t.co/u2j3JezHaF

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Bursary eligibility for the Masters for Research Delivery Leadership is now open! 🎉

The part-time masters-level qualifications offer:
💻 Online learning modules
🔬 A research practice experience module
🩺 Guidance from experienced mentors

Bursary application deadline: Wednesday 1 July 2026. You must have an offer from one of the participating universities before applying for a bursary.

Find out more: https://t.co/v0qeE3S9Cq