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First aid 'could help ease the pressure on A&E' according to new research 24 August 2017 New research commissioned by British Red Cross shows that over a third of people [34.1 per cent] who attend accident and emergency (A&E) departments were seeking help because they are 'worried and didn't know what to do'.

Are rocket scientists and brain surgeons really smarter than everyone else? 14 December 2021 Rocket scientists and brain surgeons are no smarter than the general population, suggests a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

Research reveals 'ugly truth' faced by doctors responding to COVID-19 on the frontline 13 December 2021 Frontline healthcare workers say they are angry at being treated as 'COVID cannon fodder, not COVID heroes' after responding to the virus for nearly two years and working at full capacity, reveal the findings of new research.

SPHERE project World Technology Award finalist 7 December 2016 A University of Bristol research project has been named a World Technology Award finalist by the World Technology Network (鈥淭he WTN鈥�) 鈥� a global community comprised of the most innovative people and organisations at the forefront of science, technology and related fields.

Steroids not effective for chest infections in adults who don鈥檛 have asthma or other chronic lung disease 22 August 2017 Oral steroids should not be used for treating acute lower respiratory tract infection (or 鈥榗hest infections鈥�) in adults who don鈥檛 have asthma or other chronic lung disease, as they do not reduce the duration or severity of symptoms, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA [22 August].

Scientific breakthrough reveals unprecedented alternative to battery power storage 6 December 2016 Ground-breaking research from the University of Surrey and Augmented Optics Ltd, in collaboration with the University of Bristol, has developed potentially transformational technology which could revolutionise the capabilities of appliances that have previously relied on battery power to work.

Pharmacies could play a crucial role in supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse 23 November 2021 Pharmacies could play a crucial role in identifying and referring victims of domestic and sexual violence and abuse to specialist services but need ongoing training, support and adequate funding to do so, according to researchers from the University of Bristol's Centre for Academic Primary Care and National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West).

Combined treatments are the most effective to stop smoking, study finds 12 October 2021 Combination therapies, particularly varenicline and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) combined, are the most effective tobacco cessation pharmacotherapies, the largest review to examine the effectiveness and safety of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and medicines that people use to quit tobacco has found.

Bristol scientists to study oral bacteria that cause heart valve infection 21 August 2017 Scientists at the University of Bristol are investigating how bacteria in our mouth can cause a heart problem, called infective endocarditis. Although uncommon, infective endocarditis is a serious condition that can often be fatal.

Grazing towards sustainability 12 January 2016 The first international Global Farm Platform conference hosted by the University of Bristol this week [12 to 15 January] will highlight the benefits of utilising pasture and robust cows over high-yield, intensive systems.

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