Dexter

Last week, the Dexter team had the pleasure of hosting a training day for Our Health Partnership, a GP network committed to strengthening research impact in primary care. The session explored key epidemiology concepts and culminated in an interactive session. #RWE #Research

Last week, we were delighted to lead a Datathon with the West Midlands Secure Data Environment. Four secondary care studies across acute and maternal care were completed in just one day, covering topics from quality improvement to risk prediction and pharmacoepidemiology. #RWE

Dexter featured in the recent NHS West Midlands Secure Data Environment stakeholder summit. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore collaboration with partners and contribute to the ongoing conversation around the future of secure, data-driven healthcare. #HealthData #NHS

A study found that fit notes for work have increased, with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety accounting for a substantial share of certifications. The total economic cost rose from £13.3 billion to £15.9 billion over this period. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12…

A new study developed a prognostic score to predict the two-year risk of respiratory hospital admissions in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). #COPD #BMJ #RespiratoryHealth bmj.com/content/392/bm…

A Dexter study found that HbA1c levels vary within individuals over time, with an overall coefficient of variation of about 0.20. Variation was greater in people with prediabetes or diabetes and in certain demographic or clinical subgroups. #diabetes pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12…

A study found that urate levels peak before a gout flare, drop during the flare, and can remain lower for many months. Both urate levels and flare frequency are highest in summer, clinicians should consider this when diagnosing or managing gout. #gout pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12…

A study found that women with migraine had a modestly higher risk of miscarriage. Additionally, exposure to migraine medications such as triptans was linked to higher odds of miscarriage when compared with women without migraine. #WomenHealth journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03…

A study found that people who sustained a head injury had a 21% increased risk of suicide attempts. These findings highlight the need for suicide prevention strategies following head injury, particularly those with identified risk factors. #Neurology neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN…

A study of adults with asthma found that those with mental health disorders had increased asthma exacerbations compared with those without such disorders. When broken down by condition, the increased risk was driven by depression and anxiety. #Asthma bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/12/1/e…

A cohort study compared patients with osteoarthritis who had a coded record of cannabis use with matched controls. The study found that those with documented cannabis use were more likely to receive a range of analgesic prescriptions. #Osteoarthritis mdpi.com/2305-6320/12/4…

A recent study investigated the relationship between OSA and risk of fragility fractures in individuals with T2DM. The study found that OSA was independently associated with a modest but statistically significant increase in fracture risk. #Diabetes onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ed…

The HDRUK Conference had discussions around the future of heath data research and the challenges we all face. Key themes that emerged included the need for secure and improved data access, and the value of taking risks to drive innovation and impact. #HDRUKConference

Dexter will be attending the Health Data Research UK Conference 2025 on 15–16 October at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. We are excited to join the conversation and connect with others working to advance the use of health data for public benefit. #HDRUKConference

The prevalence of ARC, asthma, and eczema in adults increased between 2010 and 2019, while rates of ARC and asthma declined among children. Other allergies were found to significantly increase the likelihood of developing asthma, eczema, and ARC. #RWE aacijournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

A study investigated Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. The prevalence increased from 2.83 per 100,000 in 2000 to 6.27 in 2021. Patients were found to have higher odds of experiencing depression and anxiety before and after HSP diagnosis. #RWE ojrd.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

A new study examined the burden of ARLD. The prevalence increased from 154 per 100,000 in 2009 to 243 per 100,000 in 2020. All-cause mortality was higher among individuals with ARLD compared to those without liver disease, particularly in women. #RWE thelancet.com/journals/lanpr…

A study investigated 17 autoimmune disorders and pregnant women. There was an prevalence increase from 3.5% in 2000 to 4.7% in 2021. Psoriasis was the most common among the disorders. These findings highlight the need to address existing gaps. #RWE thelancet.com/journals/lanrh…

Using Dexter to extract the cohort, a new study identified an increased risk of mental health conditions among individuals diagnosed with allergic and atopic disorders. Notably, the risk of anxiety was the highest. #RWE bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5/e…

Among more than 40,000 people living with HIV, the prevalence of anaemia rose from 4.6% in 2002 to 7.42% in 2021. The findings indicate a growing burden of anaemia among those living with HIV, highlighting the need for targeted prevention efforts. #RWE onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/hi…