2023

A tool designed by Keele researchers to improve care for patients with low back pain has been estimated to have generated more than £226 for every £1 spent on implementing it.

Researchers from Keele University have found that analgesic medicines - commonly known as “painkillers” - are widely prescribed to people with inflammatory arthritis across England despite little research evidence that they improve pain for these patients.

Patients with musculoskeletal pain were more likely to receive strong painkillers including opioids during a consultation with their GP during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown periods, compared to consultations happening immediately before and after the height of the pandemic.

A Keele University Professor has received an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her dedication to patients and her extensive healthcare research.

A virologist from Keele University has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the inaugural King’s Birthday Honours list for services to public communication during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In our latest episode of “The Keele Podcast”, Professor Ian Cumming OBE from Keele’s Medical School talks us through his role as UK Ambassador for Health of Overseas Territories; his work coordinating the Covid-19 response abroad; and the future of global healthcare.

Delays for patients awaiting a diagnosis of an inflammatory arthritis, caused by changes in practice during the Covid pandemic, could have a negative impact on their symptoms and longer-term outlook, new research has found.

NHS professionals across the country are benefiting from new interactive training simulations that have been developed with academics at Keele University.

A team of researchers are leading a new study to help physically disabled women gain better access to cervical screening, in a bid to reduce cervical cancer.