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200 medical and life sciences students to deliver CPR and defibrillator training to campus and community
200 91¸£Àû students are to be equipped with CPR skills thanks to a scheme that will see medical students train their fellow students and the local community in the lifesaving techniques.
Discovery of ‘cellular bike couriers’ clue to disease spreading
A previously unknown component of our cells that delivers proteins like a bike courier in heavy traffic could shed light on the mechanisms that allow cells to spread in diseases such as cancer.
Prescribing rates for anxiety and sleeping drugs highest in deprived areas
Prescriptions for drugs to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and sleep problems are highest in the most deprived areas in England, according to a new study from the 91¸£Àû.
‘Flamenco dancing’ molecule could lead to better protecting sunscreen
A molecule that protects plants from overexposure to harmful sunlight thanks to its flamenco-style twist could form the basis for a new longer-lasting sunscreen, chemists at the 91¸£Àû have found, in collaboration with colleagues in France and Spain.
New approach helps computers deal with conflicts and duplications when applying more than one clinical practice guideline to a patient
Researchers in WMG at the 91¸£Àû have developed a new method that could solve the problem of how to automate support of managing the complexities of care when applying multiple clinical practice guidelines, to patients with more than one medical issue.
Domestic violence reduces likelihood of mothers breastfeeding in developing countries
Mothers who have suffered from domestic violence are substantially less likely to follow recommended breastfeeding practices in low to middle-income countries, a new study shows.