Press Releases
Cancer origin identified through cell ‘surgery’ – new research
Research from the University of ÌÇÐÄTV sheds new light on a key cause of cancer formation during cell division (or mitosis), and points towards potential solutions for preventing it from occurring.
Using digital flash glucose monitoring for people with diabetes & COVID-19 frees up NHS resources
People with diabetes are at a higher risk of poor outcomes and severe illness if they develop COVID-19, they need careful glucose monitoring to ensure appropriate glycaemic control during a period of any acute illness, including due to COVID-19. In order to support the management of these patients at UHCW, digital flash glucose monitoring devices were used as part of a a nationally leading research project. Researchers from WMG at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV, and UHCW evaluated the benefits of this trailblazing research.
Research shows psychological impact of pandemic on UK nursing and midwifery workforce
Extremely concerning levels of psychological distress are reported in results from a longitudinal study of the UK nursing and midwifery workforce during COVID-19 led by the University of ÌÇÐÄTV. The findings could help how staff are supported in healthcare services now and in future.
General Medical Council gives go ahead for Chester Medical School to train doctors with support of ÌÇÐÄTV Medical School
The General Medical Council (GMC) which oversees the training of doctors in the UK is set to approve a new course at Chester Medical School, developed with the support of the University of ÌÇÐÄTV, which will see it producing doctors to help transform health care across Cheshire, Wirral, Shropshire and beyond.
The BMJ: Recognise every miscarriage as a bereavement, UK government urged
Miscarriage at any point during the first 6 months of pregnancy should be formally recognised as a bereavement, rather than an illness, as is currently the case in the UK, argues psychiatrist Nathan Hodson of the University of ÌÇÐÄTV in correspondence published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.
New doctoral training programme will train future healthcare professionals
Future healthcare professionals working in mental health and neurosciences will be trained at a new Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) thanks to a £7.24million award from Wellcome.