How to prevent tooth decay in children
A Cardiff University-led study has found applying fluoride varnish to children’s teeth is just as effective at preventing tooth decay as the alternative method of sealing teeth, and could save the NHS money (Cardiff University, 2017). The “Seal or Varnish?” study, in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Community Dental Service, treated just … Continue reading How to prevent tooth decay in children
New hope for people with arachnophobia
New research by a University of Manchester psychologist could give new hope to people who are scared of spiders (University of Manchester, 2017). Dr Warren Mansell said rather than encouraging people with arachnophobia to face their fears, which is the current approach of many therapists, giving them control over how much they approach or avoid … Continue reading New hope for people with arachnophobia
Study finds volunteering reduces the risk of dementia
A Swansea University academic is part of a team that has discovered that individuals who decide to retire from the workforce, but start to volunteer instead, report substantially less cognitive complaints and are far less likely to be diagnosed with dementia compared to retired workers who do not volunteer (Swansea University, 2017). Dr Martin Hyde … Continue reading Study finds volunteering reduces the risk of dementia
New insights into CMV, the leading viral cause of congenital birth defects
A study led by Cardiff University has revealed why CMV, a virus responsible for 1,000 birth defects each year in the UK, is so adept at evading the immune system (Cardiff University, 2017). The new findings, published in eLIFE, could help in the development of treatments for this and other currently untreatable viruses. By studying … Continue reading New insights into CMV, the leading viral cause of congenital birth defects
Launch of Wales Institute of Digital Information
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and the NHS Wales Informatics Service (NWIS) have joined forces to create the Wales Institute of Digital Information (WIDI) (University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 2017). Through WIDI, NWIS will have access to the talent of students and graduates by providing part-time employment opportunities, work placements and … Continue reading Launch of Wales Institute of Digital Information
New treatment for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious disease
A new treatment pathway for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious diseases, with benefits for patients and healthcare providers, has been developed (University of Birmingham, 2017). Researchers from the University of Birmingham and Newcastle University found that the unusual approach of removing antibodies from the blood stream reduced the effects of chronic infections, the requirement for … Continue reading New treatment for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious disease
New insight into into the role of male hormones in fertility and polycystic ovary syndrome
Research led by University of Birmingham scientists in collaboration with Northwestern University in Chicago has provided fresh insight into the role of male hormones in supporting and disrupting the production of eggs by ovarian follicles (University of Birmingham, 2017). The study, published online in Endocrinology, measured for the first time the production of hormones by … Continue reading New insight into into the role of male hormones in fertility and polycystic ovary syndrome
Combined triple inhaler can reduce COPD flare-ups
Flare-ups in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, can be reduced by 20% by a combined triple inhaler, according to the results of a trial of more than 2,000 people conducted by the University of Manchester (University of Manchester, 2017). The study, published in The Lancet, contains the results of … Continue reading Combined triple inhaler can reduce COPD flare-ups
£21m NIHR Bristol Biomedical research Centre launches
A £21m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) in Bristol will launch this week (University of Bristol, 2017). The research centre, awarded to University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UH Bristol) and the University of Bristol by the NIHR, will conduct cutting edge research to develop new, ground breaking treatments, diagnostics, … Continue reading £21m NIHR Bristol Biomedical research Centre launches
Lung probe that spots infections aims to cut overuse of antibiotics
A new imaging tool that rapidly diagnoses bacterial lung infections could help prevent unnecessary use of antibiotics in intensive care units (University of Bath, 2017). The bedside technology can detect whether harmful bacteria are present within sixty seconds, so that patients can be treated with the right medicine quickly. Experts say accurate diagnosis means unnecessary … Continue reading Lung probe that spots infections aims to cut overuse of antibiotics
