West of England Clinical Research Network's year in numbers
The West of England Clinical Research Network (CRN) has showcased its work over the last…
Size is everything when it comes to high blood pressure
The size of a grain of rice, the carotid body, located between two major arteries…
‘Negative’ school sex education needs a revamp
Sex and relationship education (SRE) is in need of an overhaul, according to research by…
What do Dr Phil Hammond, apple juice pressing and social prescribing have in common? They’re all part of Healthy City Week Bristol 2016
NHS campaigner, broadcaster and comedian Dr Phil Hammond will be giving an evening talk on…
Healthwatch Bristol publishes guide for public involvement in mental health services
Healthwatch Bristol has published a guide for patients and the public, to help them find…
APCRC publishes 2015-2016 annual report
The Avon Primary Care Research Collaborative (APCRC) has published its 2015-16 annual report. APCRC has…
Funding announced for new South West clinical PhD programme
Budding medical, veterinary and dental researchers will soon benefit from increased and enhanced PhD training…
Search is on to find Bristol’s first Healthcare Change Makers
Bristol Community Health, North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust have…
Post-mortem assessment guidelines for vascular cognitive impairment
New research, led by academics at the University of Bristol, has outlined the first validated…
Researchers eyeing first new anti-hypertensive drug treatment strategy in more than 15 years
Researchers at the University of Bristol and Afferent Pharmaceuticals have identified a potential new way…
New algorithm could help GPs reduce antibiotic use in children with coughs and RTIs
Researchers have developed a technique that will help GPs identify which children with coughs and…
FDA warning on drug for quitting smoking needs rethink, say researchers
Researchers from the University of Bristol have called for the USA Food and Drug Administration’s…
