Are diagnostic tests cost-effective? Modified assessment checklist produced

A diagnostic test-specific checklist to assess decision modelling has been developed and piloted.

Point-of-care flu tests don't lower antibiotic prescribing, study finds

Tests also have no effect on admission or return visits, finds research published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Analysis of community blood test requests highlights potential demand for multiplex platforms

A team from the NIHR Community Healthcare MIC analysed data from over 11.7 million laboratory blood tests.

Diagnostics to meet real clinical need

The NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech and In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative (MIC) brings together experienced health researchers, industry, end users and clinical experts in the development and evaluation of diagnostic tests that transform community healthcare by working with industry to deliver studies in the NHS.

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We advise on the suitability of new technologies and the evidence required to support their commercial uptake.

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Clinicians

We broker collaborations between industry and clinical practice to test new technologies in community settings.

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Our public contributors help steer and govern our work to ensure it is relevant to patients and carers.

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>Theme 1: Acute paediatrics

> Theme 2: Precision antimicrobial prescribing

> Theme 3: Long-term conditions

> Theme 4: Acute adult ambulatory care

> Theme 5: Diagnostic & monitoring technology for unmet needs in the community

> Theme 6: Methods for care pathway analysis, early modelling & sequential incorporation of IVDs

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We work collaboratively with SMEs to develop funded studies that further test and develop new technologies. Current funding opportunities include:

Wellcome Trust Innovator Awards
NIHR Invention for Innovation
Biomedical Catalyst Primer Award
Biomedical Catalyst Late Stage Award

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Are diagnostic tests cost-effective? Modified assessment checklist produced

8 January 2019
Point-of-care flu tests don't lower antibiotic prescribing, study finds

6 November 2018

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