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Protein biomarkers predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis – according to new study

In the largest study of its kind, scientists have shown how protein “biomarkers” predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis.


Digital pathology cleared for use in cancer screening programmes

New research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has led to the UK government approving the use of digital pathology to help speed up analysis of cancer screening samples.


New study shows older and frail patients wait longer for emergency hospital care than younger patients

A new study by the University of Warwick working with the Society for Acute Medicine has found that younger patients with simpler problems are waiting less time for assessments than frail patients with complex care needs.

Wed 01 Nov 2023, 09:00 | Tags: Health, NHS, WMS, Health and Medicine

NIHR awards over £100 million to new Policy Research Units

The University of Warwick is among institutions driving UK health and social care research, thanks to NIHR funding.

Tue 01 Aug 2023, 11:43 | Tags: Health, NHS, research, WMS, society, NIHR, Health and Medicine

£2.5m Grant awarded to establish a West Midlands Evidence Synthesis Group (ESG) to provide best evidence for health and social care

A £2.5m grant will enable researchers from the West Midlands region led by the University of Warwick to provide sound evidence to healthcare policymakers, to ensure patients and service users receive the best quality care.


University of Warwick spin out company to develop world’s only testosterone patch for menopause

A company born out of ground-breaking research at The University of Warwick has raised almost £3 million of to develop a testosterone patch for people suffering from low libido and reduced zest for life due to the menopause.


Meat alternatives can lower your cholesterol, study finds

Substituting meat with plant-based meat alternatives lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol, according to new research from the University of Warwick.


Coventry locals help build new miscarriage support tool

Researchers have developed a new tool to guide miscarriage care for pregnant women using data from Coventry people.

Mon 14 Nov 2022, 10:37 | Tags: NHS, children, Statistics, medicine, Mathematics, research, Charity, Sciences

C3-Cloud: the digital coordinated care platform of the future

The C3-Cloud (collaborative cure and care system) is a digital infrastructure offering integrated care capability for multi-morbidity management. It enables collaboration across a number of healthcare systems and settings, allowing clinicians to semi-automatically generate a holistic personalised care plan, which offers an integrated view of the patient’s conditions, measurements, medication and goals.

Mon 24 Aug 2020, 09:02 | Tags: Health, NHS, IDH, WMG, GPs, Sciences, Health and Medicine

The Crisis Project: Letters to the NHS

The Crisis Project: Letters to the NHS was set up by first year University of Warwick Maths Student Soumya Krishna Kumar, in a bid to encourage members of the public to write bespoke letters to keyworkers, recognising them for their individual efforts during the pandemic.


Coronavirus brings dawn of digital healthcare

In light of the highly-infectious Coronavirus pandemic, healthcare systems across the world have had to adapt rapidly for the evolving situation, which has resulted in unintentionally bringing the dawn of digital healthcare.

Tue 14 Apr 2020, 08:54 | Tags: NHS, IDH, WMG, coronavirus, digital, Sciences

WMG and Birmingham Hospitals launch new degree for new NHS role

WMG at the University of Warwick has launched an exciting new fusion science degree, accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science as part of Health Education England, and is designed specifically to train people for a brand new, and first of its kind health role within the NHS - Digital Healthcare Scientist.

Tue 11 Jun 2019, 08:09 | Tags: University of Warwick, Health, NHS, WMG, Sciences, Health and Medicine

Warwick awarded £2.3 million to help develop cutting-edge technologies for cancer diagnosis and personalised treatment

Greg Clark, UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), will confirm today (Tuesday 6 November) that UK Research and Innovation will invest £10 million in the PathLAKE project as part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. The University of Warwick has been awarded £2.3 million of the funding which will be used to create innovative solutions in digital pathology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to speed up the time in which cancer is diagnosed and treated.

Tue 06 Nov 2018, 08:12 | Tags: Computer Science, Health, NHS, cancer, Coventry, AI, Health and Medicine

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 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. The research raises important questions about the future use of adrenaline in such cases and will necessitate debate amongst healthcare professionals, patients and the public.


Moderate to high intensity exercise does not slow cognitive decline in people with dementia

Moderate to high intensity exercise does not slow cognitive (mental) impairment in older people with dementia, finds a trial led by a University of Warwick researcher

Thu 17 May 2018, 10:22 | Tags: Health, NHS, dementia, Health and Medicine

Six months of Herceptin could be as effective as 12 months for some women with HER2 positive breast cancer

Study that finds women with HER2 positive early-stage breast cancer taking Herceptin for six months could be as effective as 12 months in preventing relapse and death, and can reduce side effects, finds new research.

Thu 17 May 2018, 08:32 | Tags: Health, NHS, cancer, WMS, Health and Medicine

Oral drug treatment helps protect cancer patients from potentially deadly DVT and pulmonary embolism

Research from the University of Warwick indicates that taking a tablet a day can help treat cancer patients of a potentially deadly condition.

Fri 11 May 2018, 09:55 | Tags: Health, NHS, research, cancer, WMS, Health and Medicine

NHS highlights new back pain advice featuring Warwick expertise

The NHS website NHS Choices has published details of recommended changes to treatment of low back pain following a series of papers which featured expertise from the University of Warwick’s Medical School

Thu 29 Mar 2018, 08:37 | Tags: Health, NHS, WMS, pain, Health and Medicine

Warwick Medical School hosts Thai health delegation

A delegation from Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has visited the University of Warwick to learn about healthcare in the UK.

Mon 26 Mar 2018, 16:41 | Tags: Health, NHS, International, community, Academic staff, Health and Medicine

New study to help people with long-term pain conditions back into work

The University of Warwick is leading a project to help unemployed people with long term pain conditions back into work.

Mon 12 Mar 2018, 16:40 | Tags: Health, NHS, WMS, Health and Medicine