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New animation series launched to improve parental understanding of brain development in premature infants

Professor Caroline Hartley, Principal Investigator, and Dr Marianne van der Vaart, Postdoctoral Researcher, in the Paediatric Neuroimaging Group at the Department of Paediatrics, have today launched a series of animations aimed at improving parental understanding of brain development in premature infants, and the effect it has on breathing and apnoeas (the cessation of breathing).

7 Mar 2024

Study links higher mortality among rural elderly to understaffed Norwegian municipalities

Elderly people living in rural areas in Norway have higher mortality rates if they are discharged to a municipality that has too many patients and not enough caregivers to provide services.

7 Mar 2024

Research on fishing as PTSD treatment gets a $1.3 million funding boost

A "game-changing" $1.3m cash injection has been awarded to researchers exploring if doctors can prescribe fishing to treat PTSD.

7 Mar 2024

Housing affordability for new mothers may help stave off postpartum depression

Becoming a parent comes with lots of bills. For new mothers, being able to afford the rent may help stave off postpartum depression.

7 Mar 2024

Researchers discover promising approach to combat multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections

A new collaborative study discloses the discovery and application of a new therapeutic strategy to target the multidrug-resistant bacterium Salmonella enterica in vivo, with promising results. The results were published in Scientific Reports.

7 Mar 2024

Combining virtual reality and electric brain stimulation may be a promising treatment strategy for PTSD

Combining two treatments could be a promising option for people, especially military veterans, whose lives are negatively affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study shows.

7 Mar 2024

Stroke risk linked to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people

The risk of stroke tied to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people, according to a study published in the March 6, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Mar 2024

Nonspeaking autistic people show greater literacy skills than expected

About one-third of autistic people are unable to communicate using speech, and most are never provided an effective alternative.

7 Mar 2024

Medical malpractice incident severity found to be higher during daylight saving time

Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during the months of the year when daylight saving time is observed in the U.S., according to a new study that examined three decades of malpractice claims.

7 Mar 2024

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

The potential of COVID-19 booster vaccine products (antibodies) passed from mother to offspring through breastmilk.

7 Mar 2024

Poor sleep increases diabetes risk regardless of healthy eating habits, study finds

How an individual’s sleep duration and dietary habits are associated with their likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).

7 Mar 2024

Neurological Narratives: A Journey into Women's Brain Health Research

This insightful interview explores the disparities in neurological care and the innovative strategies aimed at transforming research and treatment for better, inclusive health outcomes.

7 Mar 2024

When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is no party to decipher

People keep talking about ketamine. The drug has become a favorite of celebrities, billionaires, and ordinary patients, many of whom view it as a potential miracle drug for depression and other mental health conditions.

7 Mar 2024

Study reveals nerve changes linked to pain and urinary frequency in recurrent UTI sufferers

How sensory nerve sprouting and mast cell activity, driven by nerve growth factor (NGF), contribute to persistent bladder pain and dysfunction in recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) cases.

7 Mar 2024

ECDC raises alarm over rising STI rates across Europe

The findings reveal a troubling surge in cases of syphilis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia, indicating a pressing need for heightened awareness of STI transmission, and the need to enhance robust prevention, access to testing, and effective treatment to address this public health challenge.

7 Mar 2024

Research News and Research

New animation series launched to improve parental understanding of brain development in premature infants

Study links higher mortality among rural elderly to understaffed Norwegian municipalities

Research on fishing as PTSD treatment gets a $1.3 million funding boost

Housing affordability for new mothers may help stave off postpartum depression

Researchers discover promising approach to combat multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections

Combining virtual reality and electric brain stimulation may be a promising treatment strategy for PTSD

Stroke risk linked to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people

Nonspeaking autistic people show greater literacy skills than expected

Medical malpractice incident severity found to be higher during daylight saving time

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

Poor sleep increases diabetes risk regardless of healthy eating habits, study finds

Neurological Narratives: A Journey into Women's Brain Health Research

When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is no party to decipher

Study reveals nerve changes linked to pain and urinary frequency in recurrent UTI sufferers

ECDC raises alarm over rising STI rates across Europe

Medical debt is associated with population health and increased mortality

Mass spectrometry and glycobiology - what are the genetic applications?

Do you wear makeup while you exercise? New research reveals the effects on skin and pores

Report claims mental health of people in later life has been overshadowed by systemic and interpersonal ageism

Researchers discover psychological factors that predict vaping uptake in non-smoking adults

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