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New trial tests cheap and simple solution for toe osteoarthritis relief

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT

A new clinical trial led by the University of Warwick is testing custom shoe inserts to ease pain and improve mobility for people with big toe osteoarthritis.

Accessible defibrillators in schools could treat two thirds of out of hospital cardiac arrests

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:03:17 GMT

A study from the University of Warwick has found that school-based defibrillators (AEDs) that are accessible outside of school hours could be effective in treating over two thirds of Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCAs) within five minutes.

Robot hip surgeons: new trial to test performance against humans

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:11:43 GMT

Recruitment begins for new study jointly run by University of Warwick, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) in Birmingham

Research shows psychological impact of pandemic on UK nursing and midwifery workforce

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:29:48 GMT

Extremely concerning levels of psychological distress are reported in results from a longitudinal study of the UK nursing and midwifery workforce during COVID-19 led by the University of Warwick. The findings could help how staff are supported in healthcare services now and in future.

Arm and shoulder disability and pain after breast cancer surgery reduced by exercise

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:19:25 GMT

The debilitating arm and shoulder disability and pain that some women who have had breast cancer surgery experience as a side effect of their surgery can be reduced by following a physiotherapy-led exercise programme after their operation, a new study has found.

More deprived areas of England less likely to have a publicly available defibrillator

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:25:31 GMT

Public access defibrillators are disproportionately lacking in the most deprived areas of England, which are among the communities at the greatest risk of cardiac arrest, according to new analysis led by the University of Warwick.

Non-invasive ventilation for COVID-19 patients isn’t linked to heightened infection risk

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:25:44 GMT

New research involving University of Warwick researchers has found that the use of non-invasive breathing support to treat moderate to severe COVID-19 infection, isn’t linked to a heightened infection risk, as currently thought.

RECOVERY-RS trial finds continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces need for invasive ventilation in hospitalised COVID-19 patients

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:19:28 GMT

The Respiratory Strategies in COVID-19; CPAP, High-flow, and Standard Care (RECOVERY-RS) trial, co-led by the University of Warwick, has demonstrated that treating hospitalised COVID-19 patients who have acute respiratory failure with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces the need for invasive mechanical ventilation.

Cast no better than brace for broken ankles

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:37:00 GMT

Using a cast is not more effective than a brace for treating broken ankles, according to University of Warwick researchers – a conclusion that could hasten the decline of the tradition of signing a cast.

World-leading study begins into robotic surgery for knee replacement with major £1.6 million funding grant

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:24:38 GMT

A major national study will pitch human skill against machine precision as it compares the benefits of knee replacement surgery performed using a robot to a surgeon using traditional methods.