Improving the situation of people affected by breathlessness

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First Recruit in Ireland!

09 Jul Category: General

We’re delighted to say that our partners in Ireland have recruited their first patient!

Our fifth newsletter is now available!

29 Jun Category: General

Find out more about what we have achieved so far in 2021, how participants have perceived the BETTER-B programme so far and what we are working on at the moment!

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New paper led by Dr Peter May and colleagues and published in BMC Health Services Research examines the cost-effectiveness of repurposing mirtazapine for severe breathlessness in advanced respiratory disease. Using data from the multinational BETTER-B trial, the study found that mirtazapine did not improve quality of life and increased overall costs — with only a 1–2% chance of being cost-effective.

Publications update!

23 Oct Category: General

A new paper, "Prevalence and correlates of breathlessness in adults: an umbrella review and updated systematic review with meta-analysis in general and clinical populations" has been published by Cheng et al. This review synthesised evidence on the prevalence of breathlessness, its correlates and assesment methods across general and clinical populations.

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