Collaboration for Academic Primary Care (APEx) Blog
Collaboration for Academic Primary Care (APEx) Blog
We know that around 40-50% of adults who receive evidence-based psychological therapies for depression in primary care mental health services (NHS Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression; NHS-TTad) do not respond to treatment. Unfortunately, there are limited next-step psychological treatment options available – creating a significant gap in mental health care provision. One promising candidate […]
On the 29th and 30th of April, I had the privilege of attending the Cancer in Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) conference in Manchester, where I had the incredible opportunity to present my undergraduate research as part of the online poster presentations and engage with an inspiring community of clinicians and academics working to improve […]
I was fortunate enough to attend the recent Ca-PRI 2025 Conference in Manchester. As a placement student this was something I never thought I’d be able to experience. What made it even more special was that I was able to present an online poster I prepared for the event. For this I cannot thank the […]
Authors: Serge Engamba, Nada Khan, Jane Smith Continuity of care is fundamental in medicine, especially in general practice. It involves the enduring engagement between a patient and their healthcare provider beyond specific episodes of illness, fostering a deep understanding, building trust, and enabling personalized healthcare. This continuity is crucial for improving health outcomes, enhancing patient […]
Last week I had the chance to attend the Cancer in Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) conference at The Lowry in Manchester.Ca-PRI is a two day conference that explores the latest research in primary care related to cancer, featuring a wide range of fields including genetics, epidemiology, inequalities and mental health considerations. Equity was a […]
I had the opportunity to attend the 17th International London Eating Disorder Conference in March 2025. The event brought together clinicians, researchers, and lived experience voices from around the world, all focused on advancing knowledge, treatment approaches, and compassionate care in the field of eating disorders. Held at the heart of London, the conference was […]
When Prof Rupert Payne and I got our heads together to start writing our latest BJGP Editorial GLP-1 receptor agonists: panacea or affirmation of societal failure? It was difficult to know where to start. GLP-1 receptor agonists under the various brand names of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have sky rocketed in use over recent years. […]
Lung cancer kills more people in the UK each year than any other cancer, accounting for 1 in 5 cancer deaths. Fewer than half the people diagnosed with lung cancer survive for a year after diagnosis, and only 1 in 5 survive for more than 5 years. These are pretty dismal statistics. One of the […]
Associate Professor Christopher Clark We know how to lower blood pressure with drugs, and quite a lot about how health professionals can help people to treat their hypertension. (1) Evidence to support these interventions is well summarised in various international hypertension guidelines, which also reinforce lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk. […]
I’ve always enjoyed the regional SAPC conferences. Being very much at the smaller end of the conference spectrum, they are a great way to find out what’s going on in the local region, and offer an opportunity for early career researchers in particular to present work in a friendly and relaxed environment. The 2025 meeting […]