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Fall in one-to-one nursing care of very sick new-borns linked to higher death rate - Provision fell by around a third in England between 2008 and 2012

University of Warwick research indicates that a fall in one to one nursing care of very sick and premature new-borns is linked to a higher death rate in neonatal intensive care.

Wed 10 Feb 2016, 12:02 | Tags: Economics, Health, Research, Warwick Medical School

Largest miscarriage research centre in Europe to benefit from University of Warwick expertise

The University of Warwick has been selected to be a partner in the largest miscarriage research centre in Europe.

Thu 21 Jan 2016, 10:43 | Tags: Health, Warwick Medical School

Coventry should be global model for diabetes care for ethnic minorities

Cities across the developed world should look to Coventry when they plan diabetes services for ethnic minorities. That’s the conclusion of a study led by an academic from the University of Warwick. The review suggests Coventry is the most ethnically diverse city, of its size, in the developed world. As a result the researchers believe that Coventry should be the exemplar for other similar cities when commissioning diabetes care for ethnic minorities in the future.

Tue 22 Dec 2015, 11:54 | Tags: Medicine and Health, Health, NHS, Warwick Medical School, diabetes

University contributes to new advances in cancer diagnosis

A University of Warwick computer scientist is working with technology that could revolutionise how some cancers are diagnosed.

Tue 08 Dec 2015, 13:11 | Tags: Computer Science, Health, cancer

Prestigious medical training awards announced

The Medical Research Council has announced it will be funding 15 PhDs at the University of Warwick over the next three years.

Thu 26 Nov 2015, 11:05 | Tags: Awards, Grants, Health, Life Sciences, Warwick Medical School

Depression and weight gain in pregnancy linked to sitting down

A link between depression in pregnancy and long periods of sitting down has been identified by researchers from the University of Warwick.

Wed 04 Nov 2015, 15:24 | Tags: Research, Health, Warwick Medical School, Women

Therapy could help chronic pain sufferers get a good night’s sleep

Research conducted at the University of Warwick indicates that chronic pain sufferers could benefit from therapy to help them sleep better.


More than 80% of GPs plan to quit or cut back on hours in next five years

A study conducted at University of Warwick suggests that most GPs are considering quitting general practice or having a career break in the next five years.

Tue 27 Oct 2015, 14:20 | Tags: Health, Medicine and Health, NHS, Warwick Medical School

Call for government to curb the production and sale of cheap salty junk food

A World Health Organization adviser and University of Warwick academic is calling for the government to stop food manufacturers and distributors producing and selling unhealthy, cheap, salty junk food.

Fri 11 Sep 2015, 13:35 | Tags: Health, Medicine and Health, Warwick Medical School

Largest UK breast cancer physiotherapy trial to be led by Warwick

What is expected to be the biggest UK study on the effect of physiotherapy on women after breast cancer surgery is to be led by Warwick Medical School in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.

Wed 09 Sep 2015, 10:22 | Tags: Health, Research, Researchers, Warwick Medical School, cancer

Public Festival of the Imagination marks 50 years of University of Warwick :

A TV chef, a pioneer of Coventry’s musical heritage and a polar explorer and will be helping to highlight the contribution the University of Warwick has made at home and abroad since it was established 50 years ago.


Warwick researchers in major new autism mental health study

Experts from the University of Warwick are working with the UK’s leading autism research charity, Autistica, on a ground-breaking new project on the mental health of children with autism.

Wed 15 Jul 2015, 09:51 | Tags: Education, Health, Research

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