Faculty of Health Sciences

New study shines a light on likely suicide among children and young people in England

14 October 2021

A new report led by University of Bristol academics has identified that 108 young people in England died under circumstances that were assessed as highly or moderately likely to be due to suicide between 2019 and 2020. The analysis, led by the University of Bristol’s National Child Mortality Database [NCMD] programme, which gathers comprehensive information on all children who die in England below the age of 18 years with the aim of identifying ways that could help reduce them in future, is published today [14 Oct].

‘Best practice’ domestic violence programme announces ambitious plans to expand

21 November 2017

A highly successful, evidence-based domestic violence and abuse identification and referral programme (IRIS – Identification and Referral to Improve Safety) developed by researchers at the University of Bristol has launched as a social enterprise today, with plans to scale up its activity and grow the programme across the UK and internationally.

COVID-19 studies should record women’s menstrual changes, recommend researchers

2 December 2021

Large scale COVID-19 studies and clinical trials should collect data on menstrual changes, according to new research which evaluated current evidence. The findings, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology and led by University of Bristol researchers, say there is an important public health imperative for accurate scientific investigation of menstrual changes in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Slow progress on stillbirth prevention leaves parents of 2.6 million babies suffering in silence each year

27 January 2016

More than 2.6 million stillbirths continue to occur globally every year with very slow progress made to tackle this ‘silent problem’, according to new research published in The Lancet.

Non-invasive breathing support for COVID-19 patients isn’t linked to heightened infection risk

4 November 2021

The use of non-invasive breathing support, commonly known as CPAP or HFNO, to treat moderate to severe COVID-19 infection, isn’t linked to a heightened infection risk, as currently thought, suggest two new studies which included work led by University of Bristol researchers. The findings and a linked editorial are published today [4 November] in Thorax .

Bristol student set to race at Paratriathlon World Championships

4 November 2021

University of Bristol student Michael Taylor is set to pull on the British trisuit and compete at the World Triathlon Para Championships tomorrow.

Professor David Berry, 1921-2017

20 November 2017

David Berry, Emeritus Professor of Dental Surgery, died recently. Chris Stephens, Emeritus Professor of Child Health, offers a remembrance.

Study shows aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients with pneumonia

8 July 2021

Aspirin can reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as ischemic stroke and heart attack in patients with pneumonia, according to new research.

Ruby Wax to headline this month’s Good Grief Festival

13 October 2021

American-British actress, comedian, writer, mental health campaigner and lecturer - Ruby Wax - will headline the Good Grief Festival, which returns later this month (Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October).

New research into how peace of mind can influence parents’ attitude to vaccines

5 February 2020

Many people experience peace of mind from getting their children vaccinated, according to new research from the University of Bristol. However, this benefit is currently being ignored when health bodies weigh up vaccine benefits to make decisions about whether or not to introduce vaccines or expand their coverage.