Press Releases
Patients prefer their consent to share their data and to manage it digitally
Patients with diabetes often have to see many different stakeholders who each specialise in different aspects of their treatment. Researchers from WMG, University of ÌÇÐÄTV surveyed patients on their understanding of how their data was shared, and found they would prefer to have it shared digitally using the Dovetail Digital consent application.
Survey of UK nurses and midwives’ highlights their concerns about health, training and workload during COVID-19
Results of a survey published today (21 April) by a collaboration involving the University of ÌÇÐÄTV have highlighted concerns nurses and midwives in the UK have about COVID-19 and the risks it poses to their physical and mental health, as well as the health of their families.
National clinical trial to treat hospitalised patients with COVID-19
A new clinical trial led by the University of ÌÇÐÄTV and Queen’s University Belfast seeks to find alternatives to ventilators to treat patients who are critically ill with COVID-19.
Medical students volunteer to join the NHS fight against COVID-19 across Coventry and ÌÇÐÄTVshire
Medical students are from today (1 April) supporting health services across Coventry and ÌÇÐÄTVshire to help fight COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 120 final year students from ÌÇÐÄTV Medical School at The University of ÌÇÐÄTV will initially be employed by the NHS locally to deliver vital support to existing medical and other clinical staff to help with the response to Coronavirus.
Video consultations with GP are viable alternative during social distancing measures
Patients and general practice staff are receptive to greater use of video consultations in general practice, however concerns about accessibility and technical challenges have been an obstacle to the technology being widely adopted, a University of ÌÇÐÄTV study has found.
Support for polycystic ovary syndrome’s lifelong conditions lacking, survey reveals
Treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as only a fertility condition is leaving those with the condition at greater risk of developing related long-term health conditions, according to women surveyed and interviewed in University of ÌÇÐÄTV research. Researchers found support and awareness lacking for other symptoms of PCOS, such as obesity, sleep apnoea, hirsutism, acne, and increased risks in developing type 2 diabetes and mental health issues.