New data linkage initiative a major boost to chronic conditions research

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The Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study has launched a powerful new tool for researchers working on chronic conditions. The initiative will slash the time researchers spend bringing different datasets together and setting up their projects by as much as 80% – allowing potentially life-saving research to get up and running much faster than previously … Read more

The 45 and Up Study’s impact on cancer research

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When the 45 and Up Study launched in 2005, one of its core aims was to understand more about why people get cancer and how we can help them. Eighteen years later, the Study has been used by leading cancer researchers whose work has shed light on risk factors, diagnosis, screening, patterns of care, health … Read more