Press Releases
University of Warwick scientist honoured for early career success in chemistry
Professor Matthew Gibson from University of Warwick’s Department of Chemistry and Warwick Medical has been awarded the 2021 McBain Medal by the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Society of Chemical Industry
New clinical trial to test whether structured exercise benefits ‘long Covid’ patients
Researchers at the University of Warwick and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust are to investigate whether a tailored online exercise and support programme would benefit those experiencing long-term symptoms of Covid-19 – what has been dubbed ‘long Covid’.
Risk of serious complications during knee replacement 73% higher when a tourniquet is used
New research shows that knee replacement surgery using a tourniquet increases the risk of serious complications, and causes additional pain after surgery
Tracing positive COVID-19 cases and their contacts less successful in more deprived areas, new analysis reveals
New analysis from the Health Foundation, led by an Honorary Associate Clinical Professor at University of Warwick, published in The Lancet shows that a smaller proportion of positive COVID-19 cases and their contacts are reached by NHS Test and Trace in more deprived areas than in less deprived areas.
Clinical trial to compare anaesthesia impact on recovery post-surgery
A new clinical trial will compare two types of anaesthetic to determine how soon after surgery they allow patients to return home. The Volatile vs Total intravenous Anaesthesia for major non-cardiac surgery (VITAL) trial is led by Warwick Clinical Trials Unit at the University of Warwick and will compare two methods of delivering anaesthesia to a patient: inhalation and intravenous