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Group physical and mental health rehabilitation improves life quality for people with long covid
A new study led by our Clinical Trials Unit has found that an online rehabilitation programme improves quality of life for adults with long Covid.
Hunterian Professor Award to Dr Hannah James
Dr Hannah James, Specialist Registrar in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery at UHCW and PhD graduate from Warwick Clinical Trials Unit has been awarded a very prestigious Hunterian Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons for her ground breaking surgical education research work.
Dr James recently completed an outstanding body of research for her PhD on the impact of cadaveric surgical training on improving patient outcomes. She becomes the first female Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) surgeon to become a Hunterian Professor. Read the full article here
Robot hip surgeons: new trial to test performance against humans
Robots will have their surgical skills put to the test as researchers from Warwick Medical School trial their use in hip replacement surgery for the first time.
Professor Harbinder Sandhu highly commended in Asian Women of Achievement Awards
Many congratulations to Harbinder Sandhu, Professor of Health Psychology, who has been highly commended at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards UK 2022.
Professor Harbinder Sandhu shortlisted for prestigious award
Many congratulations to Professor Harbinder Sandhu, who has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2022 Asian Women of Achievement AwardsLink opens in a new window in the science category. This is to represent the work she is doing in her research here at Warwick and clinically.
International honour for WMS resuscitation expert
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has honoured Professor Gavin Perkins, Director of Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, in its selection of “Giants” in the field of Resuscitation Science for 2021.
International Hero of Hope Award for Dr Harbinder Sandhu
Congratulations to Dr Harbinder Sandhu winner of the 2020 iPain Hero of Hope Award for the Healthcare Provider category. The awards recognise outstanding commitment to assisting and advocating for people with chronic pain diseases.
Congratulations to Dr Harbinder Sandhu – 2020 iPain Hero of Hope Finalist
Congratulations Dr Harbinder Sandhu who has been selected as a finalist for the 2020 iPain Hero of Hope Healthcare Provider Award.
Recurrent miscarriage: diabetes drug could lead to new treatment
A drug designed to tackle diabetes could also be repurposed as the first treatment to prevent miscarriage by targeting the lining of the womb itself, according to a clinical trial led by Warwick Medical School.
Commercial weight management groups could support women to manage their weight after giving birth
Women who were overweight at the start of their pregnancy would welcome support after they have given birth in the form of commercial weight management groups, Warwick Medical School-led research has found.
Pulmonary hypertension: Exercise programme could improve breathlessness and quality of life for those with rare lung condition
A new exercise rehabilitation programme developed at Warwick Medical School and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust could have the potential to improve fitness and quality of life for people living with pulmonary hypertension.
WMS research to drive improvements for women, their infants and families
Warwick Medical School is launching a new Maternity research theme, bringing together vital expertise in pregnancy and postnatal research in a drive to tackle the most pressing issues for the life-course health of women, their infants and families.
Trial of new test and treatment could benefit half of women with recurrent miscarriage
A major new clinical trial at the University of Warwick in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust will investigate whether a course of antibiotics prior to conceiving could reduce the likelihood of miscarriage in up to 50% of cases.
HER2 positive early breast cancer: 6 months treatment with Herceptin is as good as 12 months for preventing cancer return
Clinical trial results published by our Clinical Trials Unit show that women treated with 6 months of Herceptin for HER2 positive early breast cancer did as well in terms of their risk of breast cancer returning as those getting the currently conventional 12 months treatment.
Self-assessing back pain by app just as effective as traditional methods, study shows
Patients can assess their own back pain using an app on their phone or tablet as effectively as current paper methods, a new study from Warwick Medical School has shown.
Standard chemotherapy treatment for HPV-positive throat cancer remains the most effective, study finds
A new study funded by Cancer Research UK and sponsored by the University of Warwick has found that the standard chemotherapy used to treat a specific type of throat cancer remains the most effective.
Nearly a third of UK adults would not attempt CPR, putting lives at risk
Nearly a third of UK adults (30%) wouldn’t perform CPR if they saw someone suffer a cardiac arrest, according to worrying new figures released to mark Restart a Heart Day
Using adrenaline in cardiac arrests results in less than 1% more people leaving hospital alive - but nearly doubles the survivors’ risk of severe brain damage
A clinical trial of the use of adrenaline in cardiac arrests led by Warwick Clinical Trials Unit has found that its use results in less than 1% more people leaving hospital alive - but almost doubles the risk of severe brain damage for survivors of cardiac arrest.
New surgery for groin pain found to be more effective than physiotherapy
As the FIFA World Cup approaches researchers at WMS have found that keyhole surgery could help get injured footballers back on the pitch faster than physiotherapy-led treatments.
Oral drug treatment helps protect cancer patients from potentially deadly DVT and pulmonary embolism
Research led by Professor Annie Young indicates that taking a tablet a day can help treat cancer patients of a potentially deadly condition.
Unit of Academic Primary Care hosts Thai health delegation
A delegation from Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health visited the University of Warwick on the 8th March to learn about healthcare in the UK and find out about how the NHS tackles population health within the NHS.
New study to help people with long-term pain conditions back into work
Warwick Medical School is leading a project to help unemployed people with long term pain conditions back into work.
Warwick doctor nominated for Tommy's award
Dr Shreeya Tewary, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar based in the Division of Biomedical Sciences at Warwick Medical School, has been shortlisted for a Tommy’s Award presented by baby charity Tommy’s.
Cancer Research Centre hosts Ideas Cafe
Members of the public and Warwick researchers came together this week to discuss key questions related to cancer research.
Alternatives to face-to-face GP consultations unlikely to deliver hoped-for benefits in practice
The realities of implementing alternatives to face-to-face GP consultations, such as telephone, email, online and video consultations, mean that hoped-for reductions in GP workload and increases in available appointments for patients might not be realised according to a study led by Helen Atherton of Warwick Medical School.