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A research group at the University of Oxford reports developing an online tool to track unreported results. It compares the US Food and Drug Administration’s list of permissions to start trials with the published reports of those trials online. The group notes the methodology isn’t perfect, but does provide some estimates on the extent of the problem.

The Scientific Advice Mechanism team has delivered its first report, concluding a new way of assessing vehicle exhaust gases will reduce discrepancies between the lab and the road

Preparations for future €1B research project include several UK figures

Trump’s lead in the social media stakes contributed to the election victory, says the tech leaders meeting in Lisbon

Uncertainty over the future home of the EU’s drug regulator is impacting recruitment and staff motivation, director tells MEPs

Europe confronts implications of remarkable upset in US election. ‘He has no idea about technology,’ says MEP

A very comprehensive 2011 report that contains a basic introduction to PROMs and their potential to improve healthcare services, as well as recommendations for methods of data collection and interpretation and understanding outcomes.

As part of its regular review of health systems in the developed countries, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has been incorporating more statistics on what patients think of their treatments. This site includes a selection of results, and recommendations.

A 2016 policy paper that showcases the importance of measuring outcomes for greater transparency in and oversight of the performance of European healthcare systems.

European Commission wants new public-private fund of funds to bolster VC markets and funnel money to start-ups