Press Releases
Neural link between depression and bad sleep identified
The neural link between depression and sleep problems has been identified for the first time in a new study by researchers at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV (UK) and Fudan University (China).
Memory processes depend on protein ‘off-switch’ – could lead to new Alzheimer’s treatments
Memory, learning and cognitive flexibility depend on a protein ‘off-switch’ in the brain, according to a breakthrough discovery made by an international research collaboration co-led by the University of ÌÇÐÄTV.
University of ÌÇÐÄTV hosts international child protection conference
The University of ÌÇÐÄTV is hosting a major conference about child protection. Taking place between 8 and 11 April 2018, the event is organised by BASPCAN the membership association supporting child protection workers across the United Kingdom.
Premature babies make fewer friends – but not for long
Premature babies make fewer friends, feel less accepted by peers and spend less time socialising in early childhood – but this improves when they get to school – according to new research by an international research collaboration, including the University of ÌÇÐÄTV, UK.
Alternatives to face-to-face GP consultations unlikely to deliver hoped-for benefits in practice
The realities of implementing alternatives to face-to-face GP consultations, such as telephone, email, online and video consultations, mean that hoped-for reductions in GP workload and increases in available appointments for patients might not be realised. This is the finding of a study by led by a researcher from the University of ÌÇÐÄTV, published in the British Journal of General Practice today (30 January 2018).
New study to help improve life for headaches sufferers
A study led by University of ÌÇÐÄTV could help thousands of headache sufferers. Researchers at the ÌÇÐÄTV Medical School are investigating whether a new education and self-management programme will help improve quality of life for people living with chronic headaches.