Information Skills for Health

This latest evidence update from the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) highlights 3 promising NIHR projects, based on information from clinical care. The research points to new ways to identify people at risk of heart and circulation problems. New QRISK4 tool predicts 10 year cardiovascular risk AI-enabled ECG for cardiovascular disease risk prediction Personalised cardiovascular risk prediction with cardiac CT For more details read this update online .

The following updates from NIHR Evidence are now available: Summaries (published since 13 February 2025): What impact does hearing loss have on dementia risk? Children in deprived areas are most at risk of avoidable poisoning by medicines COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy reduces risks to mother and baby Which drugs are best for migraine attacks? Adult social care: how to improve support for people at risk through homelessness, learning disabilities or dementia Vaping is linked with breathing issues in young people Culturally-adapted therapy improved postnatal depression in British South Asian women Hospital at home and virtual wards: What works? Population-level policies on risk factors for dementia could reduce costs

 NIHR Evidence has published the following collections and summaries: Is surgery the best option? Research provides alternatives Endometriosis, fibroids and heavy periods: long-term research supports treatment decisions Care home app reduced residents’ hospital admissions Amoxicillin is effective for many people hospitalised with pneumonia Community perinatal mental health teams reduced women’s risk of mental illness relapse System-level changes are essential to improve the psychological wellbeing of NHS staff People on long waiting lists use more healthcare resources than others Group-based intervention reduced opioid use among people with long-term pain Brain training improved thinking, memory and attention in older people

  NIHR have produced the following evidence updates and summaries: Frailty: research shows how to improve care    Stop smoking intervention in emergency departments helps people quit Pilonidal sinus: what type of surgery is best? Urinary problems in men: self-management advice is helpful More people with inflammatory bowel disease could benefit from flu vaccination Gallstones: surgery might not always be needed What drives unprofessional behaviour in healthcare? Sexual assault referral centres provide high-quality support Local green spaces are linked with better mental health What support do young carers find helpful?

NIHR have published the following evidence updates and summaries: Dialysis for kidney failure: evidence to improve care Chronic migraine: which drugs are best? Is long COVID linked with orthostatic intolerance? Is the NHS Health Check improving our population’s health? How to make remote consultations safer How best to deliver cognitive remediation as an early intervention in psychosis? Schoolchildren with asthma face different risks at different ages Can peer support workers benefit mental health services?

NIHR have published new collections and alerts that you may be interested in: Collections Mental health crises: how to improve care Can stratified care help primary care teams manage long-term conditions? Alerts How can we support the mental health of children with epilepsy? How to choose the right antidepressant or antipsychotic What is the role of psychiatric decision units in mental health crisis care? How much does long COVID cost individuals, informal carers, and society? Cervical screening: home self-sampling could be environmentally friendly What help do people with learning disabilities need as they get older? Young people with long COVID need support when they attempt to go back to school Hot weather increases the risk of acute kidney injury Gastrointestinal symptoms may be a sign of early ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women CT scan reduces the complications of angiography after bypass surgery Children with anxiety problems: online therapy led by parents, supported by thera...