News

we’ve teamed up with our colleagues at the NHS to write a report that summarises some of the issues around food reporting in the media: "Miracle foods: myths and the media" >>

Bazian are recruiting

Health Information Specialists wanted. Apply within. >>

Quality Assurance of Australian NHMRC Guidelines

Helping the NHMRC to ensure that national guidelines meet pre-specified quality criteria >>

Chemotherapy at home

Bazian's review comparing home chemotherapy for adults with chemotherapy delivered in the hospital or clinic setting. >>

Fit for purpose: centralised updating support for high priority Cochrane Reviews

"Fit for purpose". Working with Cochrane to ensure their systematic reviews remain relevant and up-to-date >>

Helping commissioners predict the cost of new biologic drugs

Biologic drugs have revolutionised the treatment of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn’s disease. They're expensive though. How best to prescribe them? >>

Should Science Journalists take sides?

Our evening out at the Royal Institution panel discussion "Should science journalists take sides?" We don’t have the answer, but we’re pleased that at least people are starting to ask the question. >>

Bazian’s breakfast GIN

Bazian are going to be at the GIN conference in Chicago from August 25 to 28. Come and say hello. >>

Celebrating BtH at the RCS

Yesterday we all enjoyed a little shindig at the Royal College of Surgeons to celebrate the continuing success of Behind the Headlines. >>

Bad science or bad science reporting

We recently presented an invited workshop at the Centre for Investigative Journalism's Summer School, entitled "Bad Science or Bad Science reporting" >>

The Commissioning Support Appraisals Service (CSAS)

The Commissioning Support Appraisals Service helps ensure that PCTs are effective consultees to the NICE Technology Appraisal process >>

"Balance" in science journalism

Our thoughts on Fiona Fox's insightful blog post about the concept of “balance” in the reporting of science stories >>

Who will help GPs commission?

If PCTs are losing their most experienced employees, who will help GPs commission? Well, we can >>

NHS Choices “saves £44m a year”

Bazian were delighted to learn that NHS Choices “saves £44m a year in unnecessary consultation”, according to an unpublished report for the Department of Health (as reported in the Health Service Journal). A survey of users of the website found that 37% of people who used the service before deciding to seek a GP consultation said that the website had decreased their use of GP services. >>

Support for PCTs in NICE Appraisals

November saw the exciting launch of the new Appraisals service at BMA house in London. Bazian is providing clinical analysis to ensure that PCT consultees are able to contribute to every single NICE TAG. The launch drew on contributions from (including others) Andrew Donald (CEO BEN PCT), Claire Cheong-Leen (Director of the service)and Vivek Muthu (Clinical Lead). >>

Bazian's updated guideline for Royal College

Bazian's work on revising and updating the original guideline for the recognition and assessment of acute pain in children is now available on the Royal College of Nursing website. The revised guideline identifies reliable and valid tools for measuring pain intensity in children, and a new section on pain in children with cognitive impairments. >>

Bazian's involvement with Health England latest launch...

Bazian has worked closely over the last year in collaboration with Matrix Knowledge Group, Imperial College London and Kings College London in a project commissioned by Health England to develop and apply a method for prioritising investments in preventative health and social care interventions. H.E.L.P the Health England Leading Prioritisation online tool was created. >>

Bazian are recruiting

We are seeking to appoint a Health Research Analyst to work within a team of experienced evidologists. The post-holder will work preparing systematic reviews, providing high quality, rapid analysis of health research and assisting in developing new products. >>