New Study on Cancer Diagnoses Emerges from Living Laboratory’s oGRE challenge
Published: 7 February 2025
A new study emerging from the Living Laboratory’s oGRE challenge highlights the significant number of cancer diagnoses made after emergency department visits.
A new study emerging from the Living Laboratory’s oGRE challenge highlights the significant number of cancer diagnoses made after emergency department visits.
The study, which was published in Academia Oncology, analysed over 40,000 new cancer cases in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde from 2018 to 2022. Results showed that 32% of cases were diagnosed after an emergency visit, with a notable increase in 2021 and 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous two years.
This is concerning, as cancer diagnoses made in emergency or unscheduled care settings are associated with lower survival rates and poorer patient-reported outcomes. These findings underscore the urgent need to understand why emergency diagnoses occur and how early detection and patient care can be improved.
The study is a direct outcome of our oGRE challenge, which leveraged secure NHS health data and the University of Glasgow’s advanced data science expertise to address critical clinical and public health issues. This research demonstrates the vital role of data-driven insights in improving disease detection, including cancer, and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
First published: 7 February 2025
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