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Researchers from the University of London, AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline have developed a set of questions for practicing clinicians to consider when reviewing the results of patient-reported outcome (PROs) measures and effectiveness of medical procedures.

Research groups in Geneva and Boston surveyed 103 subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about their preferences for using different types of electronic devices in clinical trials, including computers, internet and smartphones.

A European Commission report describes ten examples of the implementation of big data in health from across member states and sets out policy recommendations for improving the performances of European healthcare systems

High quality does not always equate to high value in healthcare. Teasing out what works is essential to making Europe’s healthcare systems sustainable for the future

As static budgets come head-to-head with spiralling demand, Europe must find a way to get more out of its substantial investment in health. A Science|Business event hears the answer lies in measuring patient outcomes to understand what works

EU Commission holds off fixing a long-term appointment until after Bulgaria picks new EU representative

Crucial vote to settle long-running dispute on immigration could see scientists fully welcomed back into Horizon 2020

The Commission claims the service is the most accurate satellite navigation system in the world, with real-time positioning down to a metre or less. Europe now has autonomous access to space and is a key player

This week the European Research Council awarded grants worth a total of €605 million. Thirty-four EU nationals who are winners will carry out their research in UK institutes - with no reassurances for their careers after Brexit

A second investigation, ordered by Education Commissioner Tibor Navracsics, confirms the need for fundamental reform of management and says EIT’s knowledge and innovation communities will require longer-term funding