International
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New research lifts the lid on cardiac microvascular dysfunction
9 August 2021
New research has shown abnormalities in the tiny blood vessels of human hearts in regions well beyond the large arteries with atherosclerotic blockages that trigger the need for stents or bypass surgery. The findings could lead to the development of new treatments for patients with angina-like symptoms without blockages or those recovering from a heart attack or unexplained heart failure.
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UK 鈥榤eat tax鈥� would cost economy almost 拢250 million a year
22 July 2021
A 'meat tax' would cost the UK 拢242 million a year according to a new study, adding a surprising economic rationale to the National Food Strategy's dismissal of the idea on political grounds.
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New research could help clear backlog of surgery since it shows use of airway device in anaesthetic procedures does not produce aerosols as previously thought
21 July 2021
A new study by researchers from the University of Bristol could help to improve the efficiency of surgery and tackle the growing backlog of surgery caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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鈥業t鈥檚 never too late to follow your passion鈥�: Imogen on Uni path 13 years after leaving school early
15 September 2021
A student starting university 13 years after leaving school early says 鈥渋t is never too late to follow your passion鈥�.
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Rainfall trends in arid regions buck commonly held climate change theories
12 October 2017
The recent intense hurricanes in the Atlantic have sharply focused attention on how climate change can exacerbate extreme weather events. Scientific research suggests that global warming causes heavier rainfall because a hotter atmosphere can hold more moisture and warmer oceans evaporate faster feeding the atmosphere with more moisture.
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During the pandemic two thirds of bereaved people report experiencing social isolation and loneliness
14 September 2021
New research shows impact of grief during the pandemic as two thirds of bereaved people report experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Those bereaved due to COVID-19 were also less likely to be involved in care decisions and be well supported by healthcare professionals after the death of their loved one.
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Long COVID in children poorly understood by doctors
21 July 2021
The clinical definition of long COVID in children is at present very limited and poorly understood by doctors, according to a new report published today [21 July]. The report also found that symptoms typically associated with long COVID were having a significant physical and psychological impact on children鈥檚 day-to-day lives. Long COVID is commonly used to describe signs and symptoms that continue or develop after acute COVID鈥�19.
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Novel research identifies gene targets of stress hormones in the brain
6 August 2021
Chronic stress is a well-known cause for mental health disorders. New research has moved a step forward in understanding how glucocorticoid hormones ('stress hormones') act upon the brain and what their function is. The findings could lead to more effective strategies in the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders.
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Shop displays of e-cigarettes and smoking paraphernalia could undermine effectiveness of banning tobacco displays
13 September 2021
Efforts to discourage people from smoking by banning tobacco retail displays in shops and supermarkets could be weakened by prominent displays of electronic (e) cigarettes and smoking paraphernalia, suggests new research led by the universities of Bristol and Cambridge and published today [13 September] in the journal Tobacco Control.
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COVID-19 vaccine efficacy does not support boosters for general population, expert review concludes
13 September 2021
An expert review by an international group of scientists, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the University of Bristol, concludes that, even for the Delta variant, vaccine efficacy against severe COVID is so high that booster doses for the general population are not appropriate at this stage in the pandemic.
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