Promotion of research is a key strategy of the National Health Service (NHS). Currently, many patients are not afforded the opportunity to participate in clinical studies. A register of research-interested patients has the potential to maximise inclusivity. We have established a register of research-interested patients with Parkinson's disease within the South West of England, with pragmatic in...

*The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Federal Reserve bank of Philadelphia or the Federal Reserve System. One question that has been on the minds of workers and policymakers alike over the past year is: when will a strong pickup in hiring take hold? The hiring of workers by businesses is a key component of the labor market. it is a c...

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