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- Majority of female cancer survivors at low risk of developing most obstetric complications 26 June 2024 The majority of women who have survived a cancer diagnosed age 15-39 are at low risk of obstetric complications, a new study has found.
- Novel Bristol therapeutic to target atheroschlerosis 24 June 2024 Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered a new disease driving mechanism which they are aiming to target to help treat the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
- Community-based early HIV testing and treatment could successfully manage and prevent emerging HIV outbreaks among people who inject drugs, study suggests 17 June 2024 Community-based testing and treatment response to Glasgow’s HIV outbreak among people who inject drugs (PWID) successfully brought the 2015 outbreak under control, modelling led by academics at the University of Bristol suggests. The study’s findings, published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID), indicate that approximately three times as many people would have been infected by 2020 if these interventions had not been implemented.
- Restricting flavoured vapes could harm smoking cessation efforts, finds study 13 June 2024 Restricting the choice of flavoured vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, could have an adverse effect on the many adults who use them to reduce or quit smoking, according to a new University of Bristol-led study published in the journal Harm Reduction.
- Boosting key protein in eye cells could prevent age-related vision loss, finds international team 5 June 2024 Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, finds a new discovery made by researchers from the UK, US, Germany and Australia. The University of Bristol-led findings are published today [5 June] in Science Translational Medicine and featured on the front cover.
- Richard Welbourn appointed as Honorary Associate Professor in Surgery 5 June 2024 Richard Welbourn, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH), Taunton, has been appointed as Honorary Associate Professor in Surgery at the University of Bristol.
- Researchers identify a genetic cause of intellectual disability affecting tens of thousands of people 31 May 2024 A neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, affecting tens of thousands of people worldwide, has been identified by researchers. The work, published today [31 May] in Nature Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bristol, KU Leuven, Belgium; and the NIHR BioResource (currently based at the University of Cambridge).
- Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks 28 May 2024 A baby’s exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found. The University of Bristol-led study, published in JAMA Network Open today [28 May], examined the long-term mental health impact of early-life exposure to air and noise pollution.
- Epidural linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth 23 May 2024 Expanding access to epidural analgesia could improve maternal health, say researchers. Having an epidural during labour is associated with a marked reduction in serious complications in the first few weeks after giving birth, finds a study involving University of Bristol researchers, published in The BMJ.
- Bristol professors join Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship 23 May 2024 Two Bristol academics, Professors Eugenia Piddini and Gene Feder OBE, have been elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences’ respected and influential Fellowship. They join 58 exceptional biomedical and health scientists selected for their exceptional contributions to the advancement of medical science.
- Cash incentives drive weight loss in men 14 May 2024 A major UK study led by health experts at the University of Stirling in partnership with the universities of Bristol; New Brunswick, Canada; Aberdeen; Glasgow and Queen’s University Belfast, has found that offering text messages with financial incentives is effective in helping men to lose weight.
- Adiposity in childhood affects the risk of breast cancer by changing breast tissue composition, study suggests 13 May 2024 Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. With rates continuing to rise, there is an urgent need to identify new modifiable breast cancer risk factors. New research led by the University of Bristol suggests that higher adiposity in childhood leads to less dense breast tissue forming, which results in a reduced breast cancer risk. However, further research is needed to understand the mechanism of the overall protective effect of childhood adiposity to identify new targets for intervention and prevention.
- Unlocking insights into insomnia: UK Biobank data reveals discrepancies between reported symptoms and GP records 8 May 2024 GP data can provide unique insights into common health conditions, new research looking at insomnia symptom prevalence in England has shown. The University of Bristol-led study, published in BMJ Open today [8 May], also highlights the value of improving access to this data for future health research.
- New study sheds light on the debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery for osteoarthritis 1 May 2024 A new study has provided valuable insights into the ongoing debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery: reverse total shoulder replacement and anatomical total shoulder replacement as a treatment for patients with osteoarthritis.
- New Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research at Bristol 25 April 2024 A new Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research (CAESAR) is to be set up at Bristol.
- Bristol spin-out Dynamic Therapeutics wins prestigious Blavatnik Prize for U-RHYTHM technology 25 April 2024 Dynamic Therapeutics, a University of Bristol spin-out, has today [25 April] been awarded a prestigious Blavatnik Prize by QantX, a leading venture capital firm, for its pioneering U-RHYTHM technology. The award recognises the scientific advances and future potential of the UK's most innovative scientists and engineers.
- New £10.4 million research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases 23 April 2024 Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will get access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the creation of a new research centre, involving experts from the University of Bristol.
- Opioid dependence remains high but stable in Scotland, new surveillance report finds 18 April 2024 Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, according to a new University of Bristol-led analysis published in Addiction today [18 April] and by Public Health Scotland. The study is the first to estimate the number of people dependent on opioid drugs (such as heroin), and who are in or could benefit from drug treatment, among Scotland’s population since 2015/2016 estimates were published.
- Family and media pressure to lose weight in adolescence linked to how people value themselves almost two decades later 16 April 2024 People who as teenagers felt pressure to lose weight from family or from the media, females, sexual minorities, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, are most at risk of 'internalised' weight stigma, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe today [16 Apr].
- Students tackle gap in black and brown skin cancer diagnosis 11 April 2024 Three medical students are solving the shocking disparity in skin cancer care between those with dark skin and those with white skin.
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