Research to help tackle knife crime in Bristol makes headway
Researchers at the University of Bristol are joining forces with Bristol City Council and other partners in a bid to help reduce knife crime locally and beyond.
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Three University of Bristol projects awarded European Research Council Consolidator Grants
A total of more than £5 million of funding has been awarded to three University of Bristol projects through the European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grants announced today (Tuesday 3 December 2024).
Intervention improves the healthcare response to domestic violence in low- and middle-income countries
Culturally appropriate women-centred interventions can help healthcare systems respond to domestic violence, research has found. HERA (Healthcare Responding to Violence and Abuse) has been co-developing and evaluating a domestic violence and abuse healthcare intervention in low- and middle-income countries for the past five years. This National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Research Group will report their findings, and publish a PolicyBristol report, at a conference in London today [27 November].
New study identifies two proteins that may contribute to stroke recurrence
People who experience an arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic stroke (TIA) are at an increased risk of suffering a second stroke or other major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE), making it critically important to identify risk factors and treatments to prevent these subsequent occurrences. The new study, led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and University of Bristol researchers, has identified new genetic and molecular risk factors that may reveal new pathways for treating patients after they experience their first stroke.
Researchers receive share of £7.8 million funding to evaluate digital self-management app for low back pain
Low back pain affects many people in the UK, restricting their daily activities and accounting for 5 per cent of GP appointments. Researchers from the University of Bristol, UWE Bristol and St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board and getUBetter, have secured funding of over £1.3 million to evaluate the implementation of the musculoskeletal self-management app, getUBetter.
Bristol Neuroscience Grey Walter 2024 prize winner announced
Neuroscience research at Bristol has made an impact around the world, including (but certainly not limited to) synaptic and circuit function, robotics, deeper understanding of behaviour and cognition, mental health, epigenetics, and improving the wellbeing of populations, be they animal or human.
Suicide rates lower for almost all ethnic minority groups living in England and Wales
Suicide rates among almost all ethnic minority groups living in England and Wales are lower than among the majority White-British population. However, this does not apply to people from a Mixed-heritage background and those identifying as Gypsy / Irish Travellers, according to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Synchronised movement between robots and humans builds trust, study finds
Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is harmonised, researchers have discovered.
Anti-seizure drug Lamotrigine showed lowest risk of neurodevelopmental issues in study of 3 million children
Children exposed to the anti-seizure drug lamotrigine during pregnancy were at no increased risk for autism or intellectual disability than those exposed to other anti-seizure medications, according to a new study on the use of eight different anti-seizure drugs published in Nature Communications today [15 November].
New films set to boost effective adoption of Health Impact Assessments
Expert voices from planning, health, government and consultants have shared their insights of using Health Impact Assessments as a force for good to create healthier new communities.