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Care improvements needed for people with precancerous condition of the womb
Research out today (29th February) shows care improvements are needed to reduce the risk of developing cancer in patients diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia.
University of Warwick building shortlisted for RIBA West Midlands Building of the Year
The University of Warwick’s new Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB) has been shortlisted for the West Midlands Building of the Year award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Warwick celebrates its Highly Cited Researchers
Five academics from the University of Warwick have been named in the 2023 Highly Cited Researcher list.
LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE: You aren’t imagining it, the summer washout could be impacting your mood, here’s why.
Last month, the Met Office reported that July was the UK’s sixth wettest on record, and unsurprisingly the UK had 19% fewer hours of sunshine than average over the month, with 140.3 hours in total.
Researchers at the University of Warwick say that light is the most important environmental cue for synchronising our biological clock and regulating sleep, which if interrupted can have a detrimental effect on our mood and wellbeing.
Why we should be running on a Plant-Based Diet - the Health and Environmental Benefits
As the world prepares to celebrate Global Running Day on June 7, 2023, Josh Gibbs, a plant-based nutritionist researcher from the University of Warwick sheds light on the health and environmental benefits of running on a plant-based diet.
£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.
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.
University of Warwick researcher will improve medical screening and shape national policy thanks to prestigious £1.8m NIHR Professorship
A University of Warwick researcher, Professor Sian Taylor-Phillips, has received a £1.8 million award to drive national policy for medical screening tests in the UK.
Antidepressants used for chronic pain on the rise, but are they effective?
New research has found some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, but others lack convincing evidence on their effectiveness.
Warwick Student Chayn Kohli’s work toward improving gender equality began when she was just 14 in India.
Second-year BSc Management student Chayn Kohli is the Winner of the Student Award for excellence in gender equality 2022 and has been recognised for her work in India as well as at the University of Warwick. Her work began when she was just 14, working with underprivileged families in India educating women and girls in maths and English, as well as women’s health topics that are considered taboo, like menstruation and hygiene.
£1.7m containment facility will help tackle globally important diseases and prepare for future pandemics
A £1.7m laboratory building which will investigate infectious diseases has opened at the University of Warwick – helping to tackle some of the most globally important human diseases and prepare for pandemics of the future.
People with terminal illness still fearful of dying early from Covid-19
People with terminal illness across the West Midlands are still living in fear of catching Covid-19 and dying early according to research. Their experiences were described in four reports, which contain recommendations for hospices.
Most young people who leave CAMHS do not see a worsening of symptoms
Most young people who stop using childhood and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) after reaching the upper age limit of CAMHS do not see a decline in their symptoms, research has found.
Technique for ready-to-use cells in research demonstrated by University of Warwick and Cryologyx
A new technique for freezing cells for use in biomedical research, based on polymer technology developed at the University of Warwick, has been validated in study, paving the way for faster results for scientists in their research.