Research

What are the cost-effective implants in hip replacement surgery?

4 December 2018

New research led by the Hip Implant Prosthesis Study (HIPS) team at the University of Bristol Medical School has shown that small-head (less than 36 mm in diameter) cemented metal-on-plastic hip replacements are the most cost-effective in men and women older than 65 years. For adults younger than 65, small-head cemented ceramic-on-plastic hip replacements are more likely to be cost-effective. The study found no evidence that uncemented or hybrid hip replacements are cost-effective options, while large-head implant sizes (more than 36 mm) are also not cost-effective.

Scouting out bacterial defences to find new ways to counter-attack antibiotic resistance

15 November 2018

Research led by the University of Bristol has begun to unpick an important mechanism of antibiotic resistance and suggest approaches to block this resistance.

Study to assess impact of national scheme to reduce head trauma injuries in babies

22 September 2022

A national programme introduced to reduce rates of abusive head trauma in babies will be assessed as part of a new research study led by (UWE Bristol) in collaboration with the University of Bristol and the National Institute for Health and Care Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West).

Half as many e-scooters as bikes used daily in Bristol, researchers find

8 November 2022

With the next round of Bristol e-scooter rental trials set to finish in November, research from the University has revealed that there are now nearly half as many e-scooters-users per day as cyclists in the Bristol University area.

Tackling Bristol’s ‘educational inequality crisis’

9 October 2018

There is a shocking divide in educational opportunities for young people in Bristol depending on where they live in the city, new research from the University of Bristol has confirmed.

Almost half of the youngest children don’t know why they are in care, and a quarter of 11-18 year olds have three or more social workers in a year

14 November 2018

New findings from the largest annual survey measuring the wellbeing of children and young people in care reveal that nearly half (49 per cent) of four to seven-year-olds and a third (33 per cent) of eight to 11-year-olds do not fully understand why they are in care.

Winners of the prizes for the Best Doctoral Research Theses 2017/18

4 December 2018

Six Bristol postgraduates have been awarded £500 prizes for the exceptional quality of their research degree theses.

Prescribing antibiotics for children with cough in general practice does not reduce hospitalisation risk

11 September 2018

Doctors and nurses often prescribe antibiotics for children with cough and respiratory infection to avoid return visits, symptoms getting worse or hospitalisation. In a study published in the British Journal of General Practice today [Tuesday 11 September], researchers from the Universities of Bristol, Southampton, Oxford and Kings College London found little evidence that antibiotics reduce the risk of children with cough ending up in hospital, suggesting that this is an area in which unnecessary antibiotic prescribing could be reduced.

Eco-labels on menu options prompt diners to make more sustainable choices, new research finds

12 October 2022

A first-of-its-kind study has shown adding eco-friendly ratings on menu items results in diners making choices which are kinder to the environment.

Children's genes uncover potential school league table bias

10 September 2018

A new examination of the role of children's genomes in their education progress reveals their impact on both school league tables and how teacher performance is assessed.