This really is a new phase in my life. I have had a rewarding 14 year career in public health (NHS and local authority) which I have been able to fit around 2 children, but I knew that I wanted to achieve more. My passion lies in influencing and shaping the wider public health agenda, … Continue reading “Student Rep Report: Term One – Reflections (15.02.16)”
Month: March 2018
Research Highlight: Development and validation of a COPD risk prediction score (19.09.15)
COPD is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide (1) and widely underdiagnosed.(2) A number of methods have been proposed for identifying individuals with undiagnosed disease early to prevent further disease progression. However this requires additional healthcare resources and more efficient approaches are needed. One approach is to use risk prediction models that use data … Continue reading “Research Highlight: Development and validation of a COPD risk prediction score (19.09.15)”
Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (19.09.15)
Clinical handover for outpatients with chronic health conditions accessing government healthcare in Himachal Pradesh, India By Claire Humphries, MPH (International) Student This project has been conceived and designed with the aim of contributing to literature that will enhance the continuity and overall quality of health care in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Introduction: Clinical handover has been defined … Continue reading “Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (19.09.15)”
Student Highlight: Helping with heart and hand (19.09.15)
By Luke Robertshaw, MPH Student For the past 14 years I have been working with an international charity, which has given opportunities for involvement in development work in Haiti and Eastern Europe. I am writing this contribution from a hostel in Cluj-Napoca, Romania where I am helping support local NGO’s working among marginalised Roma communities. … Continue reading “Student Highlight: Helping with heart and hand (19.09.15)”
Module Focus: International Health Protection (19.09.15)
A very interesting week was had by both students and lecturers during the International Health Protection module. A wide range of globally important topics were covered, from communicable disease to climate change, and delivered by a range of speakers, many of whom had worked abroad in the field of health protection. Students particularly liked lectures … Continue reading “Module Focus: International Health Protection (19.09.15)”
Student Rep Report: Term Three – Reflections (20.09.15)
Two years ago, I decided I was ready to turn the vague idea of obtaining a masters degree into a reality. When I started looking at where I wanted to apply, I had clear ideas about what kind of MPH programme I wanted, as well as further goals on the other side of completing my … Continue reading “Student Rep Report: Term Three – Reflections (20.09.15)”
Engaging with Patients and the Public in Research (22.05.15)
By Tom Marshall, Professor of Public Health and Primary Care Whether we are investigating patients’ experience of health care, designing services, prioritising public resources or even undertaking research, there is always a role for engaging with patients and the public. This was a specific topic in the Health Care Evaluation and Commissioning module that ran … Continue reading “Engaging with Patients and the Public in Research (22.05.15)”
Research Highlight: Could Osteoporosis Drugs Prevent Diabetes? (22.05.15)
Patients taking drugs for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates) were less likely to a develop diabetes. Analysis of a database of patient records found that those taking drugs for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates) were less likely to develop diabetes than similar patients not prescribed the drugs. The research undertaken by University of Birmingham’s health informatics group (“phi”: www.birmingham.ac.uk/phi) working with … Continue reading “Research Highlight: Could Osteoporosis Drugs Prevent Diabetes? (22.05.15)”
Student Dissertation Topic Highlights (22.05.15)
A Study on the Effectiveness of Daily Weight Measurements in Aiding Losing Weight in Obese RAF Servicemen By Donald Ross, MPH Student and Assistant Head of Clinical Operations at Defence Primary Healthcare Many people will be surprised to learn that the military mirrors our societal problem with obesity. In particular, the RAF Health report in 2013 … Continue reading “Student Dissertation Topic Highlights (22.05.15)”
Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (22.05.15)
Impact of Co-morbidities on Glycaemic Control in Patients with Type II Diabetes By Ember Hilvers, MPH (SEAL) Student Type II diabetes mellitus, one of the most common chronic diseases, has seen an immense increase in global prevalence in the past few decades, and is expected to continue rising. Global prevalence is expected to reach nearly … Continue reading “Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (22.05.15)”