The Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit @UCL collaborates with UCL researchers to design, conduct, analyse and publish clinical trials.
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Public talk at UCL on the use of statistics against nurses accused of harming patients !
19 September at UCL - 3pm, by Prof John O'Quigley #MiscarriageOfJustice #LucyLetby #StatisticalEvidence
For a good intro:
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Our event on the 19th of September at UCL will be thought-provoking for sure :-)
In the meantime check out "Suspected serial killers and unsuspected statistical blunders" for a taster !
#LucyLetby
#MiscarriageOfJustice
#statisticsdonewrong
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Come to our public talk on the use of statistics against nurses accused of harming patients !
19 September at UCL - 3pm, by Prof John O'Quigley
#MiscarriageOfJustice
#LucyLetby
#StatisticalEvidence
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For info, here is a reference to one of the publications that will be used in this talk:
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Join what is sure to be a thought-provoking talk by Prof John O'Quigley, organised by @UCL_CCTU ⬇️
Come to our public talk on the use of statistics against nurses accused of harming patients !
19 September at UCL - 3pm, by Prof John O'Quigley
#MiscarriageOfJustice
#LucyLetby
#StatisticalEvidence
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Check out "Scientific evidence against a nurse accused of deliberately harming patient"
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OPTIMAS was presented yesterday at the World Stroke Congress #WSC. The paper is available Open-Access with The Lancet (DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02197-4)
Splendid collaboration between @UCLStrokeRes and @UCL_CCTU for the benefit of stroke patients !
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The main OPTIMAS results paper is now available online!
Optimal timing of anticoagulation after acute ischaemic stroke with atrial fibrillation (OPTIMAS): a multicentre, blinded-endpoint, phase 4, randomised controlled trial - The Lancet
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The MS-STAT2 team have written up their trial protocol for evaluating whether #statins can help with secondary progressive #MS. Take a look here and feel free to let us know your thoughts :-)
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Here is the protocol for one of our next studies :-) @UCL_CCTU we're involved in a very large variety of research, including mixed-methods.
We look forward to the research and reporting the results in the future :-)
VIVALDI ASCOT and Ethnography Study bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/8…
Check out this book about coding in STATA by statistician and psychiatrist Dr @rafael_gafoor who works with us @UCL_CCTU - highly recommended :-)
🎉 Congratulations to Rafael Gafoor, Senior Chartered Statistician at our Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit, on his new book! 📖
'A Comprehensive Guide to Coding and Programming in Stata' is available for pre-order from 10 July 2024.
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ALT Rafael Gafoor Senior Chartered Statistician and Consultant Psychiatrist A Comprehensive Guide to Coding and Programming in Stata Available for pre-order on July 10, 2024. Item will ship after July 31, 2024 Key Features: Covers the fundamental of using and understanding Stata. Able to be used by anyone looking to learn the basics of coding. Introduces and explains difficult concepts such as macros from the outset. Pre-order here! Use code SMA22 for 20% off!
Here @UCL_CCTU we worked closely with the investigators to make this study a success, and we're now very pleased to see it published in @TheLancet :-)
Read below for the results of this important study in children and young people's mental health.
Up to 60% of children and young people with epilepsy have associated mental health difficulties.
A recent study evaluated the clinical effectiveness of integrated mental health treatment for children and young people with epilepsy.
Read this and more: hubs.li/Q02r1RKj0
ALT Cover of The Lancet March 30, 2024 issue. Quote reads: “Integrated mental health treatment for children and young people with epilepsy…was superior to assessment-enhanced usual care in improving symptoms of emotional and behavioural difficulties.”
Results of the MICE RCT are now available in The LANCET!
Link is below about a new psychological therapy in improving symptoms of emotional and behavioural difficulties in young people with epilepsy and common mental health disorders.
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Our MSc #Statistics for #ClinicalTrials will allow you to pursue meaningful careers by equipping you with essential, in-demand skills to be involved in clinical trials and engage with statisticians.
Book a place on our virtual open day!
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If you're interested in studying #Statistics for clinical trials, and #ClinicalTrials, or know someone who might be, please let them know about our online open days coming up in February !
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🚀 Ready to take your knowledge of #ClinicalTrials to the next level? Look no further!
Our MSc courses are your gateway to cutting-edge insights into clinical trials and methodology.
Book a place at our virtual open day here: 🔗bit.ly/3TgiO05
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Interested in an MSc in Statistics for Clinical Trials ? Or know someone who might be ?
Then register for our open days in February to learn more about our programme at UCL @UCLPopHealthSci @ICTM_UCL @ucl :-)
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UCL CCTU supporting a study Covid-19 transmission mitigation strategies in older age care home settings.
Our protocol is available in BMJ Open - have a read :-)
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New #HealthEconomics paper on cost implications of integrating SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing for control and prevention of infections in hospitals !
Well done to everyone involved - Dear world, please have a read if you're interested :-)
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Our qualitative paper is now published :-) It is about a process evaluation of a whole genome sequence report form to reduce nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 through changing infection prevention and control behaviours.
#COVID19 #infections #genomics #nosocomial
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If you're considering our online MSc Statistics for Clinical Trials have a look at the testimonial from our student Dr @oumasimple who studies with us part-time from Uganda.
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#clinicaltrials
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If the online MSc Statistics for Clinical Trials is of interest, do join us for a webinar to learn more about it :-)
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Next webinar is on the 21st of April.
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#statistics
#MedicalStatistics