New diagnostic criteria shine light on early dementia mimics
Experts estimate up to one third of people attending specialist memory clinics could have a condition that is commonly mistaken for early dementia.
Population Health Sciences
Risk of self-harm increases for boys and girls who experience earlier puberty
Boys and girls who experience puberty earlier than their peers have an increased risk of self-harm in adolescence, a study funded by the National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Bristol BRC) and published in the journal Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences today [Tuesday 6 October] has found.
GPs need better training to help children affected by domestic violence
Although doctors and nurses are becoming more aware of patients experiencing domestic violence, the needs of children are often ignored, according to new research published today that reveals a lack of training about how to identify and support children exposed to domestic violence.
Researchers to investigate social contact and physical distancing behaviours during COVID-19
It is known that coronavirus spreads between close contacts. Researchers at the University of Bristol are investigating social contact patterns and physical distancing behaviours to help understand how the virus spreads.
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in childhood may protect 60% of 13-year-olds from smoking their first tobacco cigarette
Teenagers may be less likely to start tobacco smoking if they take part in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood, a new study by the University of Eastern Finland in collaboration with the universities of Bristol and Exeter has shown. The results are published in Behaviour Research and Therapy.
New research to tackle treatment for lung disease
Research into improving treatment for patients with one of the UK’s most common respiratory diseases has received a £810,000 funding boost.
Study probes link between prenatal paracetamol use and childhood behaviour problems
Using the common pain-relieving medication acetaminophen – or paracetamol – during pregnancy is associated with increased risk for multiple behavioural problems in children, new research has found.
Prisoners pose biggest risk for HIV infection rates in the EECA
Prisoners are likely to be the primary risk group for HIV infections in Eastern Europe in the next 15 years, researchers from the University of Bristol have found.
Bristol GP wins major RCGP research award
A Bristol GP and lecturer has been awarded the 2017 John Fry Award by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and Society of Academic Primary Care (SAPC).
Seeing the same GP at every visit will reduce emergency department attendance
Attendances at emergency departments can be reduced by enabling patients to see the same GP every time they visit their doctor’s surgery. This is just one of several recommendations made in a report published today, led by researchers at the University of Bristol.