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« Back to NewsMajor international trial shows rapid diagnostic tests need broader implementation support to reduce antibiotic prescribing
9 March 2026
The PRUDENCE trial finds that rapid testing has clear value in specific clinical scenarios – but must be accompanied by training and communication strategies to change prescribing behaviour. Published in The Lancet Primary Care.
Theme lead recognised for pioneering ambulatory care work
21 October 2025
Professor Dan Lasserson, co-lead of our Care Homes and Care in the Home theme, featured in the BMJ for his pioneering hospital-at-home work using point-of-care diagnostics.
Protocol published for pioneering UTI diagnostics study as first phase nears completion
6 February 2025
Oxford's NIHR HealthTech Research Centre details the TOUCAN platform study for evaluating UTI diagnostic tests in primary care. This new approach allows multiple rapid tests to be assessed simultaneously, potentially accelerating their path to clinical use.