Evaluating technologies that hope to guide antibiotic use
Assessing the accuracy and cost of using near patient tests for influenza
Faster diagnosis of flu in hospitals, using tests like the Alere i Influenza A & B NPT, could save the NHS money.
Background
Influenza (Flu) is a respiratory illness caused by…
Examining a blood test for detecting severe infection
The MR-proADM test could help to identify patients with an infection who are deteriorating and at risk of sepsis.
Patients admitted to hospital with an infection have their National Early…
North East Innovation Lab achieves UKAS accreditation in recognition of its high standards
Delighted to share that the North East Innovation Lab, part of Newcastle Hospitals, has achieved a major milestone with accreditation to an international standard.
The lab has been awarded accreditation…
Supporting the development of a new diagnostic that could guide antibiotic treatment
We have helped the UK based company Paragraf obtain over £500,000 from Innovate UK to develop their rapid test for distinguishing between viral…
Appraising a new device for diagnosing pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit
We have helped an international team, led by the University of Edinburgh, obtain £3 million funding and explored the need for their new diagnostic.
Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) affects 20%…
Evaluating a rapid test for diagnosing a childhood respiratory virus
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.
It…
Examining the potential benefits of a near bedside test for Clostridium difficile infection
Faster diagnosis of Clostridium difficile should reduce the spread of infection and improve use of NHS resources in hospitals.
Clostridium difficile (C.diff) is a bacterium that can infect the bowel…
Examining the unmet clinical needs for COVID-19 testing
Working with collaborators across the CONDOR partnership we have analysed the views of health and social care professionals and policy makers on COVID-19 tests.
There has been a concerted effort…
Informing the optimal sampling strategies for COVID-19 testing
Samples for COVID-19 testing by RT-PCR should be taken as soon as symptoms start and from different sites of the body to have the best chance of correct diagnosis.
Accurate…
Evidence reviews to support frontline medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic
We have written seven rapid evidence reviews to assist healthcare professionals with their decision-making.
At the start of the UK response to the pandemic, there were many uncertainties regarding how…
Helping to prioritise rapid COVID-19 testing within UK hospitals
Working with our CONDOR partners we have analysed clinical opinion to pinpoint where rapid COVID-19 testing could have the greatest impact in UK hospitals.
With coronavirus cases in the UK…