Launch of new Clinical Commissioning Group
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) launched on 1 April,…
New study on nicotinic receptors and long-term memory could lead to more targeted and effective therapies for dementia
A new University of Bristol study, which identifies how acetylcholine impacts learning and memory by…
Bristol scientists to study how Porcupine could improve heart surgery
Scientists at the University of Bristol are to study how stopping Porcupine – a protein…
Research finds orbital radiotherapy should not be used to treat thyroid eye disease
The first NHS-led clinical trial for thyroid eye disease (TED) - also called Graves’ orbitopathy…
How I got involved with the Stroke HIT, and my hopes for what it can achieve
Stephen Hill, a patient representative on the Stroke Care Pathway Review, talks about his hopes…
Surgeries employing GPs with additional training in complementary medicine appear less likely to prescribe antibiotics
GP surgeries with doctors who also have training in complementary and alternative medicines appear to…
Gum disease having devastating impact on general health and well-being warn dentists
A new report has revealed that the number of people affected by tooth decay and…
Academics urge rethink on 28-day prescriptions for people with long-term conditions
The widely adopted practice of issuing 28-day rather than longer duration prescriptions for people with…
Screening and treatment for prostate cancer: two trials address the controversies
Jenny Donovan, Professor of Social Medicine, University of Bristol and Director of the NIHR CLAHRC…
Health Education England's Star Awards win for STITCH HIT
The Improving Care in Self-Harm Health Integration Team (also known as STITCH) has scooped the…
One-off PSA screening for prostate cancer does not save lives
Inviting men with no symptoms to a one-off PSA test for prostate cancer does not…
NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre Launch Symposium and Public Lecture
On 1 February over 200 delegates gathered at We The Curious in central Bristol to…
