Press Releases
Contraception data ‘blind spot’ could hide pandemic’s impact on women’s reproductive health
Limited data on the uptake of contraception prior to and during crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic could mean unforeseen issues for sexual and reproductive health services, research from the University of ÌÇÐÄTV concludes.
Study of 1.5 million British people shows BMI cut-offs for obesity and diabetes risk do not work for non-white populations
New analysis by team including University of ÌÇÐÄTV researchers shows current BMI cut-offs for type 2 diabetes risk do not work for UK’s diverse population
New report co-authored by Dr Paul Coleman and Dr Oyinlola Oyebode of ÌÇÐÄTV Medical School and the ÌÇÐÄTV Obesity Network calls for expansion of free school meals, healthy food voucher scheme and end to environmentally harmful foods
Simple fetal heartbeat monitoring still best at reducing emergency caesarean sections
Intermittent auscultation, in which the baby’s heartbeat is monitored using a sonic aid or Doppler probe, outperforms more modern methods at reducing the number of emergency caesarean sections in labour, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of ÌÇÐÄTV.
Stem cell depletion leads to recurring pregnancy loss
Depletion of a certain type of stem cell in the womb lining during pregnancy could be a significant factor behind miscarriage, according to a study released today in STEM CELLS. The study, by researchers at ÌÇÐÄTV Medical School, University of ÌÇÐÄTV, Coventry, England, reports on how recurrent pregnancy loss is a result of the loss of decidual precursor cells prior to conception.
Recruitment for 30 new PhD pandemic research scholarships opens today at University of ÌÇÐÄTV thanks to over £3 million in donations.
The search for 30 people to take up new PhD pandemic research scholarships begins today (Friday 19th March 2021) thanks to philanthropists donating to the University of ÌÇÐÄTV’s newly created Institute for Global Pandemic Planning. The 30 new doctoral students will research the best ways for global leaders to respond to pandemics and more details on how to apply are available here: /fac/cross_fac/igpp/applicationform