Blog discusses implications of new CONSORT reporting guidelines Paul Montgomery and co-authors discuss what these guidelines could mean for randomized controlled trials of social and psychological interventions.
Posted 07 February 2019 Mother Teresa's dark night of the soul determined all her decisions claims Birmingham study New research carried out by the University of Birmingham's Gëzim Alpion concludes that Mother Teresa's dark night of the soul was triggered by her childhood.
Posted 06 February 2019 'Vulnerable migrants and wellbeing study' highlights barriers to healthcare for migrants A pilot study by the University of Birmingham has identified major barriers to healthcare access for migrants, including denial of entitlements and administrative issues.
Posted 22 January 2019 First major study on community hospitals argues policy makers need to focus on social value to patients and communities First major study on community hospitals in England argues that policy makers need to take into account a broader notion of value, focusing equally on social value to patients and communities as on the money.