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The PHEM-B toolbox of methods for incorporating the influences on Behaviour into Public Health Economic Models

This work provides a useful resource for modellers, behavioural scientists and policymakers to identify and use appropriate methods and behavioural theory within health economic models of public health interventions to better inform policy decisions.
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The Gut-Brain Connection

In this episode of the Communicable Research Podcast, we are exploring the connections that exist between the gut and the mind.
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Reducing inequalities in sexual health

Our latest guest on the Communicable Research podcast is Dr Rebecca Mawson.
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Worrying regional disparities found in lower limb amputation caused by arterial disease

A new study, led by researchers from the University of 91̽»¨ and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), highlights the urgent need to improve care and prevention strategies, especially for people with diabetes.

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National ARC Newsletter highlights SCHARR’s contribution to regional success in NHS Insights Prioritisation Programme

In a special edition of the national Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) newsletter, the collaborative efforts of all 14 regional ARC and Health Innovation Networks pairs under the NHS Insights Prioritisation Programme (NIPP) take centre stage.
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£10.9 billion of new spending opportunities from England going completely smoke-free

Making England completely smoke-free could free up £10.9 billion and provide substantial benefits to local economies, a new study has shown.