1 The General Practice Research Datalink was used in 2004 to demonstrate that there was no association between the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and the development of autism.
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2 NHS Redbridge researchers demonstrated the power of providing patients with personalised information from their own health record to evidence a greater engagement in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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3 CPRD was used for research to investigate the concern that the use of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) increased the risk of cancer. Overall cancer risk was shown to be no different to patients take angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, allowing the continued use of ARBs and reassurance for patients.
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4 Recent research from the British Heart Foundation evidenced the utility of linking primary and secondary care data sets in relation to reducing healthcare costs. Better continuity of care was associated with fewer avoidable hospital admissions, further demonstrating the importance of continuity for physicians and wider policy decisions.
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