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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.
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.
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.
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.
How a raisin can predict a toddlers future academic ability
A simple test using a raisin can predict how well a toddler will perform academically at age eight, according to research conducted at the University of Warwick.
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.
Therapy could help chronic pain sufferers get a good nights 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.
Warwick signs cancer research partnership with Chinas Sun Yat-sen University
The University of Warwick and Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a research partnership in cancer diagnosis and specialist cancer care.
West Midlands doctor bikes for breasts
A local GP registrar is on a crusade to improve breast cancer detection rates across the West Midlands. Dr James Gill, who is also a teaching fellow at the University of Warwick, is holding a 2000km virtual cycling marathon to raise £10,000 for state-of-the-art medical training equipment.
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.
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.