Studies
This page includes both current and completed BPSU studies. You can browse studies by speciality, year or status using the filters below, and access study summaries, protocols, publications and patient information materials where available. Together, these studies provide an important evidence base for clinical practice, service development, public health policy and future research.
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Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)
This BPSU study investigates food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), a rare delayed type of food allergy which leads to repeated vomiting and other gastrointestinal symptoms up to several hours after a problem food (or baby formula) is eaten. There is very limited data on FPIES in the UK and this study is intended to improve our knowledge of the incidence, clinical presentation and management as well as improve awareness amongst paediatricians. This has the potential to benefit patients and families through quicker diagnosis and instigation of effective management of FPIES. A paper has now been published in the Archives of disease in childhood.
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Severe chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalitis (CFS/ME)
This BPSU study collected information on all young people aged between five and 16 years who received a diagnosis of severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encephalitis (CFS/ME). The study aimed to explore how many young people across the UK and Ireland have severe CFS/ME, the length of time from symptom onset to diagnosis and how the condition is managed in clinical services.
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