International
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Which factors are linked with wellbeing and medication adherence in young adults with kidney failure
16 October 2018
A new study led by the University of Bristol has evaluated important aspects of psychological health in young adults with kidney failure. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN), point to the need for additional efforts to address the wellbeing of these patients.
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Experts call for health system change to tackle the challenge of multimorbidity in the NHS
25 October 2018
The number of people with multiple long-term conditions, known as multimorbidity, is rising internationally, putting increased pressure on health care systems, including the NHS. Researchers from the 3D Study 鈥� the largest ever trial of a person-centred approach to caring for patients with multimorbidity in primary care - at the Universities of Bristol, Dundee, Manchester and Glasgow, are hosting a conference today [Thursday 25 October] with the Royal College of General Practitioners to discuss the challenges facing general practice and how the health care system needs to respond.
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University friends create new nutrient-packed cereal
12 July 2022
Two university sportsmen created their own healthy cereal after they became fed up with the sugar-packed and nutrient-poor options on the market.
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Clean water linked to rising birth rates in Africa: calls for development initiatives to consider women鈥檚 reproductive services
20 November 2018
A researcher from the University of Bristol presented research at Parliament yesterday that recommends the consideration of more holistic interventions in the world鈥檚 poorest countries.
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Bristol students celebrate their Chinese internships
23 October 2018
The Bristol Interns in China programme (BIC) has welcomed the return of the first cohort of students.
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Bristol embarks on new partnerships with top universities in Vietnam
12 July 2022
The University of Bristol will be partnering with two universities in Vietnam to create new opportunities for students and research collaborations.
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Poor communication of test results poses risk for patients
12 July 2022
A lack of clear systems for communicating test results in primary care can lead to confusion, frustration and anxiety for patients and potential delays in diagnosis and treatment, according to research published in the British Journal of General Practice today [July 12].
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Clues to the site of America's First Thanksgiving
19 November 2018
Archaeologists from the Universities of Bristol and Tennessee have located evidence for the site of America's first English Thanksgiving on the James River in Virginia.
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Zebrafish gravitate to higher levels
22 October 2018
Zebrafish could help scientists understand the early stages of diseases such as osteoarthritis after spending time in hypergravity to investigate how their development is affected by increased loading conditions. Postgraduate students from the University of Bristol completed their study at the European Space Agency (ESA) European Space Research and Technology Centre last month.
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Pioneering Bristol engineer receives The Princess Royal Silver Medal
11 July 2022
University of Bristol engineer, Dr Oliver Payton, has been awarded The Princess Royal Silver Medal, one of the Royal Academy of Engineering鈥檚 most prestigious individual awards.
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