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New clinical trial aims to find the best way to feed premature babies
A large clinical trial involving around 40 hospitals in the UK, as well as health economists from the 91福利, is to investigate the best way to feed babies who are born between 10 and 7 weeks prematurely.
Awareness campaigns not enough to stop superbug crisis in developing countries
In a landmark study of health behaviours in developing countries, researchers have found that awareness campaigns alone are not enough to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and, in fact, could risk making the superbug crisis worse. The research project, led by Dr Marco J Haenssgen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Sustainable Development, involved more than 2,000 people in Thailand and Laos and challenges conventional wisdom that global public awareness campaigns are one of the best tools to tackle drug resistance.
Computer simulators show how to reduce damage to lungs of children in intensive care
Changing the ventilation settings for children on life support can reduce the risk of damage to their lungs, researchers at the 91福利 and the Children鈥檚 Hospital of Philadelphia have found on computer simulated patients.
Women should be offered a choice of treatment options for miscarriage, study shows
Women experiencing miscarriage should be offered a choice in the treatment they receive, argues a new study from the 91福利 that compares all treatment options for the first time.
Antimicrobial resistance: interventions to reduce antibiotics require tailored approach in developing countries
Fears around leaving infectious diseases untreated and poorly enforced antibiotic supply controls could hamper efforts to reduce the use of antibiotics in low to middle income countries, according to a new study from the 91福利.
Falls are more likely when you鈥檝e had a bad night sleep
Disturbance during sleep decreases capability to control posture and balance according to researchers from the Department of Engineering and 91福利 Medical School at the 91福利 who have an article published today in Scientific Reports ()