UK’s top dementia research charity invites you to meet the scientists
Dementia experts from the University of Bristol will take to the stage on Monday 9 July to host a free public information evening on dementia.
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Record-breaking research collaboration targets 21st century challenges
The University of Bristol has welcomed a record-breaking 90 academic delegates from a leading Japanese university as it forges a pioneering international research collaboration. A high-powered contingent from Kyoto University travelled to Bristol this week [9 to 11 January] to discuss how the latest thinking and technologies could solve some of the planet’s biggest challenges.
Bristol Heart Institute to trial new tool to combat high blood pressure
Doctors at the Bristol Heart Institute (BHI) are the first in the South West to offer patients with high blood pressure the opportunity to control their condition with a new type of treatment.
How does our brain “learn” from stressful events?
A study by academics in the University of Bristol's School of Clinical Sciences that aims to investigate how the brain processes stress and creates memories of psychologically stressful events will begin shortly thanks to funding of £758,000 from the BBSRC.
Hands across the sea to fight inflammatory eye diseases
Two of the world’s most prestigious eye health research institutions in Britain and America have joined forces to study and combat some of the most common eye diseases.
Guidance materials issued for using medical recordings
New advice and guidance on making and using clinical healthcare recordings for learning and teaching will be launched today [Monday 5 December]. The materials have been created by a collaboration of cross-sector organisations and individuals, including the University of Bristol, the General Medical Council (GMC), Wellcome Trust, Institute for Medical Illustrators and Newcastle University.
Primary care based intervention for women experiencing domestic violence probably cost-effective
One in four women in the UK experience domestic violence during their lifetime, often resulting in injuries and an increased risk of chronic physical and mental illness. A programme of training and support for GPs, practice nurses and GP receptionists to improve the response of primary care to women experiencing domestic violence could be cost-effective, according to new research published today in BMJ Open.
Latest data confirms high failure rates for metal-on-metal hip replacements
A new study by academics at the University of Bristol has confirmed that stemmed metal-on-metal implants are failing at much higher rates than other types, particularly those with larger head sizes and those implanted in women, in whom failure rates are up to four-times higher.
iPhone app launched to help people manage chronic condition
ActiveME©, a new iPhone application, has been launched to help patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CFS/ME). The new app, which has been developed by experts in the field of CFS/ME including Dr Esther Crawley from the University of Bristol, and tested by people with the condition, is designed to assist patients in keeping track of their activity levels, a key part of rehabilitation and self-managing this chronic condition.
Pumping up the funding for high blood pressure research
High blood pressure is known as the world’s biggest silent killer because most people can’t “feel” their blood pressure going up. It affects one in three people and can cause stroke, heart attacks and kidney failure. To help combat this chronic condition researchers from Bristol in collaboration with colleagues in Brazil have been awarded £2.7 million to determine possible new treatments.