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Calling early-career medical researchers worldwide! 

Progress your career via a new Nuffield Medical Fellowship at @UniofOxford

The Fellowship offers a job contract, 5 years of research funding, and career progression opportunities.

Apply now: https://t.co/s4fyQnlPwN

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NEWS: MORU’s contribution to ASEAN health highlighted during The Princess Royal’s Thailand visit

The visit highlighted @MORUBKK longstanding contribution to health across Thailand and the wider ASEAN region. @TropMedOxford

https://t.co/T6ACARaYOh

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NEWS: Smoking deaths responsible for stalled gains in life expectancy in the USA

Researchers from @Oxford_NDPH and @UofT found that cigarette smoking accounted for nearly two-thirds of excess deaths among White Americans with lower levels of education.

https://t.co/vGoUAm4PI8

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NEWS: Global study finds many countries are overusing powerful antibiotics while millions lack access to the medicines they need

The study by @CityStGeorges and @OxPrimaryCare introduces the first framework to estimate countries' antibiotic needs.

https://t.co/Ae5dJYeQli

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NEWS: First volunteer vaccinated in the world's first Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine trial

@OxfordVacGroup successfully vaccinated the first volunteer in the world’s first clinical trial of a vaccine designed to protect against Bundibugyo ebolavirus.

https://t.co/OB3El5Sn9K

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NEWS: Blood pressure-lowering benefits emerge early and do not build up over time

Researchers from @Ox_wrh found that the cardiovascular benefits of the treatment are established within months of starting therapy and don't increase with longer treatment.

https://t.co/45hPHclpUm

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NEWS: A third of adolescents have seen self-harm content online, despite most not looking for it

@OxPsychiatry researchers found that the content is shown through algorithmic feed suggestions, making this the most common route of exposure.

https://t.co/GUraBUuTZw

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NEWS: Can children shape their parents’ lives? Study suggests family influence flows both ways

Researchers have found that children’s characteristics may influence family dynamics over time. @Oxford_NDPH 

https://t.co/nrE1ZQtr4E

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NEWS: Researchers use OpenSAFELY to deliver first-ever large-scale analysis of Pharmacy First consultations in GP clinical systems

Researchers used OpenSAFELY to assess the uptake and integration of the Pharmacy First programme. @BennettOxford 

https://t.co/xRRsicHFaC

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VACANCY: Programme Manager - #OxfordGlobalHealth

Oxford Global Health is seeking a Programme Manager to help deliver its ambitious University-wide initiative, bringing together global health research from every discipline.

Apply by Mon 24 August👇
https://t.co/0hAxRBDkoA

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NEWS: Oxford-led newborn screening pilot expanded to include all babies in England

Building on a study led by @OxPaediatrics, the nationwide rollout will screen every newborn for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

https://t.co/zUBaSj1ohM

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💃 Could salsa dancing help young adults experiencing depressive symptoms feel better?

A new trial led by @OxPsychiatry researchers suggests it may offer a promising, accessible addition to youth wellbeing support.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/s76NoLDSAo

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NEWS: Study shows AI can be safely deployed in NHS prostate cancer diagnosis

The @NDSurgicalSci study marks a major milestone for use of AI in NHS histopathology labs, and demonstrates its potential to improve and standardise prostate cancer diagnosis.

https://t.co/ExHmka8Wqw

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Every newborn baby in England will soon be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (#SMA), following the expansion of a pioneering @UniofOxford -led pilot to introduce the country's first routine newborn screening for the condition.

Read more: https://t.co/HPjdjZzbef

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Ebola vaccine study

@OxfordVacGroup is investigating a new vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus. If you’re aged between 18-55 yrs and in good health, you may be eligible to take part. 

Find out more and register your interest 👇 https://t.co/FMhQ8xc3H4

[@OUH_research @OUH_Research]

Sign up for a fascinating @NIHRresearch BRC: Oxford online talk on 21 July at 2pm on how managing high blood pressure during pregnancy and after giving birth, can help women reduce their long-term risk of stroke, heart disease and dementia. Sign up: https://t.co/SH1WmviCFF

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NEWS: Infections linked to higher risk of brain and mental health conditions for up to two years

The @OxPsychiatry led study found that hospitalised infections were followed by higher risks of most of the 14 psychiatric and neurological outcomes studied. 
https://t.co/eTbGlIt612

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NEWS: World-first perfused pancreas transplant marks major Oxford study milestone

The study's first participant marks the world's first transplantation of a perfused human pancreas, advancing organ preservation for transplantation.@NDSurgicalSci 

https://t.co/VHAhaowjua

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STAFF & STUDENTS: Our July Oxford MedSci newsletter is hot off the press! 

This months issue features a bumper crop of internal funding calls, as well as the latest news, events, opportunities, and updates.

Read the newsletter👉 https://t.co/8r2SiXluk0

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Translational Research Symposium

Tuesday 8 Sept, Saïd Business School

Hear from researchers, translational experts, and industry representatives on what it takes to move discoveries beyond the laboratory.

Register ➡️ https://t.co/TC8Cw39cmZ