Evidence that tobacco smoking increases risk of depression and schizophrenia
A new study published today [Wednesday 6 November] in Psychological Medicine and led by University…
Study looked for links between teenage anxiety and later harmful drinking
Researchers at the University of Bristol have found evidence of an association between generalised anxiety…
New study finds children become less active each year of primary school
A new study from the University of Bristol has revealed a dramatic drop in children’s…
Some complementary and alternative therapies to treat colic show promise
A review of the evidence on the use of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies to…
Children of abused mothers 50 per cent more likely to have low IQ
Children of women who reported domestic violence in pregnancy or during the first six years…
Doctors should avoid co-prescribing benzodiazepines to opioid dependent patients due to increase in overdose death
Doctors should avoid co-prescribing benzodiazepines to opioid dependent patients who are being treated with methadone…
NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West
The National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC…
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in Bristol
The NIHR is the nation’s largest funder of health research. Bristol punches well above its…
BBC Parkinson’s documentary featuring HIT directors wins national award
A documentary featuring members of the Parkinson’s and Other Movement Disorders (MOVE) Health Integration Team…
£4.1 million cost saving forecast as result of safer syringes
Work conducted by our Drug and Alcohol HIT members has led to ‘low dead space’…
HIT helps people with Parkinson's to lead independent lives
Our Parkinson’s and other Movement Disorders HIT has been working closely with the charity Parkinson’s…
HITs work together to help redesign of chronic pain patient pathway
Two of our HITS – Integrated Pain Management and Bristol Bones and Joints…
