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New Lancet Commission calls for urgent action on self-harm across the world
9 October 2024
Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly. A new Lancet Commission, led by University of Bristol researchers, urges policy action on societal drivers and health services’ response to this pressing issue. The report, involving an international team of experts, is published today [9 October].
- New Lancet Commission calls for urgent action on self-harm across the world 9 October 2024 Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly. A new Lancet Commission, led by University of Bristol researchers, urges policy action on societal drivers and health services’ response to this pressing issue. The report, involving an international team of experts, is published today [9 October].
- University of Bristol spinout Purespring Therapeutics announces £80m fund to transform the treatment of kidney diseases 9 October 2024 A University of Bristol spinout company focused on transforming the way kidney diseases are treated has announced an £80m fund raising to help realise the development of a pivotal new therapeutic treatment.
- Live wake to pop up in suburban home for seaside town's grief festival 8 October 2024 Members of the public are invited to be part of a live Irish-style wake this week [Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 October] to explore how new digital technologies can influence the way we memorialise and remember loved ones.
- Top experts unite at University of Bristol to tackle gambling harms globally 8 October 2024 Leading experts from across the world will join forces in the UK this week in a bid to confront the wide-reaching challenges and curb the devastating effects of gambling.
- Robotic clothing which can aid walking a step closer after £11 million funding 6 October 2024 Clever robotic clothing which keeps people active and independent, addressing the needs of the UK’s 6.7 million people in the UK with age or disability-related mobility issues, has received backing from the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
- Study identifies key molecular step in mitochondrial division 4 October 2024 A key molecular step required for the division of damaged mitochondria - essential for cell health - has been identified by a University of Bristol-led study. The finding has the potential to establish how mitochondrial dysfunction goes wrong in common neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
- RCGP Research Paper of the Year Award for IBS study 3 October 2024 A trial that showed a cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in patients seen in GP surgeries has been awarded Research Paper of the Year by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
- First newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions as world-leading study begins in Bristol 3 October 2024 Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study delivered by a University of Bristol team and run in NHS hospitals that aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns in England.
- Health disparities in preterm births in England, study finds 3 October 2024 Preterm birth rates are lower than the national average for White women and higher for Black and Asian women, and women living in the most deprived areas according to a new University of Bristol-led study published in BMC Medicine.
- Thrill-seeking staff member shortlisted for Pride of Britain Award 3 October 2024 A University of Bristol employee who took on an epic year of challenges in memory of his cousins has been shortlisted for a Pride of Britain Award.
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