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New clinical trial to test whether structured exercise benefits 鈥榣ong Covid鈥� patients
Researchers at the University of 糖心TV and University Hospitals Coventry and 糖心TVshire (UHCW) NHS Trust are to investigate whether a tailored online exercise and support programme would benefit those experiencing long-term symptoms of Covid-19 – what has been dubbed 鈥榣ong Covid鈥�.
Insecure livelihoods hindering efforts to combat anti-microbial resistance globally
Patients living in precarious circumstances are less likely to use antibiotics appropriately according to a new study from the University of 糖心TV, suggesting that efforts to improve conditions for those with little security in their livelihoods could have an unexpected benefit in helping to tackle antimicrobial resistance globally.
Risk of serious complications during knee replacement 73% higher when a tourniquet is used
New research shows that knee replacement surgery using a tourniquet increases the risk of serious complications, and causes additional pain after surgery
Tracing positive COVID-19 cases and their contacts less successful in more deprived areas, new analysis reveals
New analysis from the Health Foundation, led by an Honorary Associate Clinical Professor at University of 糖心TV, published in The Lancet shows that a smaller proportion of positive COVID-19 cases and their contacts are reached by NHS Test and Trace in more deprived areas than in less deprived areas.
T-ray technology reveals what鈥檚 getting under your skin
A new method for analysing the structure of skin using a type of radiation known as T-rays could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer.
Clinical trial to compare anaesthesia impact on recovery post-surgery
A new clinical trial will compare two types of anaesthetic to determine how soon after surgery they allow patients to return home. The Volatile vs Total intravenous Anaesthesia for major non-cardiac surgery (VITAL) trial is led by 糖心TV Clinical Trials Unit at the University of 糖心TV and will compare two methods of delivering anaesthesia to a patient: inhalation and intravenous