Press Releases
University of Warwick hosts international child protection conference
The University of Warwick is hosting a major conference about child protection. Taking place between 8 and 11 April 2018, the event is organised by BASPCAN the membership association supporting child protection workers across the United Kingdom.
Sibling bullying makes psychotic disorders three times more likely
People who were bullied by siblings during childhood are up to three times more likely to develop psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia in early adulthood, according to new research by the University of Warwick.
Premature babies make fewer friends – but not for long
Premature babies make fewer friends, feel less accepted by peers and spend less time socialising in early childhood – but this improves when they get to school – according to new research by an international research collaboration, including the University of Warwick, UK.
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. This is the finding of a study by led by a researcher from the University of Warwick, published in the British Journal of General Practice today (30 January 2018).
New study to help improve life for headaches sufferers
A study led by University of Warwick could help thousands of headache sufferers. Researchers at the Warwick Medical School are investigating whether a new education and self-management programme will help improve quality of life for people living with chronic headaches.
New trial to improve lives of long-term painkiller users
The University of Warwick is starting a trial to improve the lives of long-term strong painkiller users.