School scheme unable to boost healthy eating and activity among children
A school-based scheme to encourage children to eat healthily and be active has had little effect, conclude researchers in a study published on bmj.com today.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Athena SWAN awards
The University is pleased to announce that the Schools of Social and Community Medicine and Oral and Dental Sciences have both been awarded Silver in their respective applications for Athena SWAN awards.
Helping researchers get CLOSER to the facts of life
Some of the most important studies of people's lives in the UK, including the University of Bristol Children of the 90s study (ALSPAC), will be brought together in a national centre of excellence thanks to a £5 million project launched this week by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Medical Research Council (MRC).
Diabetes distresses bone marrow stem cells by damaging their microenvironment
New research, led by academics in the School of Clinical Sciences and Bristol Heart Institute at the University of Bristol, has shown the presence of a disease affecting small blood vessels, known as microangiopathy, in the bone marrow of diabetic patients.
Study reveals “unacceptably high” hip resurfacing failure rates
Hip resurfacing - an alternative to hip replacement often recommended to younger patients - is prone to early failure in many instances, and should not be used in women, according to a study led by the University of Bristol and published in The Lancet.
Should the EU ban on the import of seal products stand?
Next month following an appeal by Canada and Norway to overturn the EU ban on the import of seal products, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is expected to announce whether the 2013 decision will be upheld. In an editorial article a University of Bristol academic, whose research on the animal welfare of the seal hunt has been used in the case, explains why the ban should stand.
What psychosocial factors could help IVF patients?
After reviewing research that explored which psychosocial factors are associated with the emotional adjustment of IVF patients, researchers have highlighted which key psychosocial factors could help identify patients at high risk of stress.
Bristol researchers reveal most effective treatment for common kidney disorder
The results of a pioneering UK-wide clinical trial that compared treatments for patients with a common type of kidney disease has found one to be significantly more effective. The results of the study, published online in The Lancet today [9 Jan], will be recommended to clinicians worldwide as the most effective approach to treating the condition.
Academic presented with award for services to animal welfare science
A scientist whose research, teaching and writing has greatly contributed to the science of animal welfare has been honoured by the RSPCA and the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS).
Researchers identify new target for common heart condition
Researchers have found new evidence that metabolic stress can increase the onset of atrial arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. The findings may pave the way for the development of new therapies for the condition which can be expected to affect almost one in four of the UK population at some point in their lifetime.