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Assessing a new approach to diagnosing fungal infections in patients who are critically ill

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We were part of a £1.6 million collaboration, which examined rapid testing to guide treatment for patients in intensive care.

Problem

Invasive candidiasis is the most common fungal infection affecting patients…

Empowering patients with Parkinson’s disease through home-based technology

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In partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, University of Plymouth and Newcastle University, we are helping to create and…

Rethinking hospital care for people with multiple long-term conditions

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We collaborated with scientists, clinicians, and patients on a £4M project that aims to enhance care for people living with multiple long-term conditions.

Problem

Around 1 in 4 people in England…

Shaping new diagnostics for people with Cystic Fibrosis

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Working with the Cystic Fibrosis community, we have produced a document to guide future diagnostic research and development.

Problem

Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects about 11,000 people in the UK. People living…

Supporting the detection of cardiovascular disease

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We have produced an overview of rapid tests for cholesterol.

Problem

Heart and circulatory disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, causes 1 in 4 deaths in the UK. The

Assessing the accuracy and cost of using rapid tests for influenza

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Faster diagnosis of flu in hospitals, using tests like the Alere i Influenza A & B NPT, could save the NHS money.

Problem

Influenza (flu) can cause severe illness in certain…

Examining a blood test for detecting severe infection

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The MR-proADM test could help to identify patients with an infection who are deteriorating and at risk of sepsis.

Problem

Patients admitted to hospital with an infection are monitored using clinical…

Evaluating a test for improving treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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We are supporting the UK based company AlphaBiomics with their test to personalise treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Problem

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects around 1 in 100 people across the…

Appraising a new device for diagnosing pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit

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We have helped an international team, led by the University of Edinburgh, obtain £3 million funding and explored the need for their new diagnostic.

Problem

Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) affects 20%…

Supporting the development of a new blood test for prostate cancer

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We are helping GlycoScoreDx Ltd. to commercialise their diagnostic test for improved detection of prostate cancer.

Problem

Every 45 minutes one man dies of prostate cancer in the UK. Developing better…

Supporting a rapid test for diagnosing severe stroke during emergency care

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We are collaborating with the company Upfront Diagnostics to improve the emergency care of patients with a suspected severe stroke.

Problem

Every year, worldwide, more than 4 million people have a…

Evaluating a rapid test for diagnosing a childhood respiratory virus

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Speeding up the diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus, using tests like the Roche Cobas Liat system, could reduce the spread of infection and produce cost savings for NHS hospitals.

Problem

In…