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Does the Wim Hof method really work? Yes and no, say University of Warwick academics

Scientists at the University of Warwick have found that the Wim Hof method of ice baths and breathing exercises may reduce inflammation – but evidence is mixed on its effect on overall athletic ability.

Thu 14 Mar 2024, 10:37 | Tags: WMS

Group physical and mental health rehabilitation improves life quality for people with long covid

A new study has found that an on-line rehabilitation programme improves quality of life for adults with long covid.


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.


University of Warwick clinical trials set to help people blighted by knee injuries

The University of Warwick is recruiting participants for two clinical trials to help people who have injured their knees through dislocations and tears.


Warwick Medical School Researcher and orthopaedic surgeon awarded prestigious Hunterian Professorship

Dr. Imran Ahmed has been recognised with the Hunterian Professorship from the Royal College of Surgeons for his work at Warwick Medical School (WMS) on the treatment, experiences, and outcomes of patients with a meniscal tear of the knee.

Wed 10 Jan 2024, 09:30 | Tags: WMS, surgery, Hunterian Professorship, Health and Medicine

Study reveals cardiac arrest figures in England – with just 1 in 12 people surviving and leaving hospital

A national research database has revealed stark figures for cardiac arrests in England for 2022. Survival rates remain low, with around 8% patients surviving to 30 days after a cardiac arrest.


New sleep apnoea diagnostic device could slash waiting times and improve quality of life

A new diagnostic device could help those who experience sleep apnoea get a quicker diagnosis and an improved quality of life.

Thu 04 Jan 2024, 10:27 | Tags: Health, medicine, research, WMS, sleep, Warwickshire, Sciences, Health and Medicine

Life-changing technology will be rolled out to people with type 1 diabetes

Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes could be offered wearable technology to help them manage their condition.

Tue 19 Dec 2023, 11:51 | Tags: Health, diabetes, WMS, Warwick Medical School, Health and Medicine

“Unclear” whether opioids are effective at treating cancer pain

The world’s largest review on opioid medicines for cancer pain has found it is unclear whether some commonly used opioid medicines are better than a placebo and suggests that non-opioid medicines, including aspirin, may be as effective as opioids.

Mon 18 Dec 2023, 15:27 | Tags: Health, WMS, Warwick Medical School, Health and Medicine

“The ultimate second opinion”: AI just as good as doctors at analysing X -rays, shows new study

AI can analyse X-rays and diagnose medical issues just as, or more, accurately than doctors, a new study led by the University of Warwick has found.

Mon 11 Dec 2023, 09:57 | Tags: WMS

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

A Gourd day for a pumpkin: the health benefits of this over-looked veg

Pumpkins make their appearance every Halloween, swiftly disappearing for the next year, but scientists believe we are over-looking their health benefits.

Tue 24 Oct 2023, 10:19 | Tags: Food, School of Life Sciences, WMS, Diet, Sciences

The socioeconomic gap in behaviours that contribute to diseases is widening

New research shows increasing levels of inequality in risk factors that causes higher levels of health conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

Wed 02 Aug 2023, 10:28 | Tags: Health, WMS, society, disease, 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

University of Warwick announces Professor Sudhesh Kumar as new Vice President, Health

 The University of Warwick has announced Professor Sudhesh Kumar as it’s new Vice President, Health.

Mon 24 Jul 2023, 13:52 | Tags: appointments, WMS

New research addresses mental health crisis in the construction industry

New research is tackling the mental health crisis in the construction industry – highlighting the benefits of an on-site Health Hub on worker wellbeing.

Tue 18 Jul 2023, 14:18 | Tags: Health, medicine, mental health, WMS, depression, Sciences, Health and Medicine

Missed opportunities for the one in five with anal incontinence after childbirth

Researchers are calling for improved care and more awareness of injuries that leave over one in five of those giving birth with anal incontinence.

Wed 28 Jun 2023, 08:40 | Tags: Health, women, research, WMS, Health and Medicine

The University of Warwick Launches "#DocTok" to help young people with health worries

The University of Warwick is excited to announce the launch of "#DocTok," a new initiative that harnesses the expertise of medical doctor Dr James Gill to address and communicate possible medical concerns to the younger generation. #DocTok videos will appear on the official University of Warwick TikTok page @UniOfWarwick the popular social media platform to provide accessible and accurate information on a wide range of health issues, from chlamydia to tonsillitis, anxiety, and depression.

Wed 07 Jun 2023, 09:38 | Tags: medicine, WMS, GP

Anticoagulant does not increase live birth rate in patients with inherited blood clotting and recurrent miscarriage

A medication commonly prescribed pregnant patients with an inheritable blood clotting condition and a history of recurrent miscarriage does not help to reduce their miscarriage risk, a new international study led by UK researchers and funded by the NIHR has found.

Fri 02 Jun 2023, 11:52 | Tags: medicine, research, WMS

New treatment helps people stop addictive opioid painkillers used for chronic pain

Researchers at the University of Warwick and The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough have led a clinical trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), on a new treatment which can help people stop needing to use opioid painkillers to manage chronic pain.

Tue 23 May 2023, 16:20 | Tags: University of Warwick, medicine, research, WMS, pain, Addiction