A large randomised controlled clinical trial of a complex intervention aimed at reducing antibiotic prescribing for children with respiratory tract infections in primary care found that the intervention, liked by GPs, neither reduced overall antibiotic prescribing nor increased hospital admissions.
A pneumonia trial – the largest ever – will investigate whether aspirin can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in patients who are admitted to hospital with pneumonia.
Young children with ENT (ear, nose and throat) problems relating to the ears, hearing and upper respiratory system, were found to be more common in those with a subsequent diagnosis of autism or who demonstrated high levels of autism traits, finds a new study from researchers at the University of Bristol and Aston University published today [24 April] in BMJ Open.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a breakthrough that could prevent certain kidney patients progressing towards renal failure.
Two University of Bristol academics have been awarded prestigious ERC Advanced Grants totalling almost £2.5m Euros each for their ground-breaking work.
