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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Bazian were delighted to learn that NHS Choices “saves £44m a year in unnecessary consultation”, according to an unpublished report for the Department of Health (as reported in the Health Service Journal).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. >>

ADHD aetiology review

Bazian is currently working on completing an ADHD aetiology review in collaboration with University of Dundee, for NIHR-PRP >>

New people

Harri Mandhar has joined us to support Business development and operations. Sadly we say a fond farewell to Tom Donald who has moved home to Australia....Tom will still be supporting Bazian from time to time >>

Bazian's Swine Flu tracker tools

These free tools allow you to view the spread of swine flu globally and regionally. You can manipulate the axes yourself to observe the patterns and trends since the outbreak began. >>

Bazian added to PASA-CEP framework

The Centre for Evidence-Based Purchasing has added Bazian to its framework of suppliers >>

Brian Haynes on Behind The Headlines

Professor Brian Haynes calls Behind the Headlines "expertly prepared" >>

Bazian and Choices win BMJ Innovation Award

Behind the Headlines wins 'Best Innovation in Medical Communication' at the BMJ Group Awards 2009. >>

Helping Health England prioritise effective interventions

Bazian is helping to develop and apply an evidence-based method for prioritising investments in preventative health and social care >>

New case study: Water fluoridation in Southampton

Bazian assists South Central SHA with public consultation process via rapid, independent evidence assessment >>

Anna Donald has died

Anna Donald, founder of Bazian, died from metastatic breast cancer in her hometown of Sydney >>

Bazian added to NICE framework

Bazian placed on NICE's framework for International Policy Consulting Partners. >>

Behind The Headlines in the Guardian

Ben Goldacre gives Behind The Headlines the thumbs up >>

Health England report now available

"Prioritising Investments in Public Health" is now available for download. >>

Bazian welcomes new clients

Bazian has started a variety of new evidence-based projects >>

Bazian co-founder blogging for BMJ

Dr Anna Donald is now blogging about her experiences 'From the other side' of healthcare for BMJ.com >>