Newcastle University
Discovering how the brain ages
Researchers at Newcastle University have revealed the mechanism by which neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and other parts of the body, age. The research, published today in Aging Cell, opens up new avenues of understanding ...
Neuroscience
Sep 12, 2012 |
4.9 / 5 (9) |
0
|
High respiratory burden found in ageing population
(Medical Xpress)—People aged 85 years and over have a high burden of respiratory disease, according to new findings from Newcastle University. The research has shed light on the health problems likely to be encountered by th ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 04, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Does where you live influence your attitude to alcohol?
(Medical Xpress)—Binge drinking is seen as normal by young people living in the North East, a new study has shown
Addiction
Aug 29, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Scientists identify genetic drivers of leukaemia
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists at Newcastle University have discovered three key genetic errors which can dictate how adult patients develop leukaemia and respond to treatment and could help doctors adapt ...
Cancer
Aug 02, 2012 |
5 / 5 (2) |
0
Discovery of new white blood cell reveals target for better vaccine design
Researchers in Newcastle and Singapore have identified a new type of white blood cell which activates a killing immune response to an external source – providing a new potential target for vaccines for conditions such ...
Immunology
Jul 27, 2012 |
5 / 5 (8) |
0
|
A quarter of our very elderly have undiagnosed treatable heart problems, research reveals
The very oldest in our society are missing out on simple heart treatments which can prolong and improve their quality of life, Newcastle heart experts say.
Cardiology
Jul 24, 2012 |
4 / 5 (1) |
0
|
True cost of alcohol related ambulance call-outs revealed
New research has revealed the true cost of ambulance call-outs to deal with drink fuelled incidents. The study, by Newcastle University experts, working with the North East Ambulance service (NEAS) and the N ...
Addiction
Jul 24, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Study reveals true picture of preventable deaths in hospitals
(Medical Xpress) -- There are almost 12,000 preventable deaths in hospital every year due to problems with care but this is less than a third of the number previously thought, according to new research.
Health
Jul 16, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Long-term study identifies early predictors of sedentary behavior in children
In work published in the open access journal PLoS ONE today, more than 500 8 to 10-year-olds wore activity monitors providing Newcastle University and University of Strathclyde researchers with a very accurate picture of how ...
Health
Jun 20, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
|
Early screening alone is not enough to give children language boost
(Medical Xpress) -- Pre-school children should be more closely monitored by health and early years professionals to try and identify potential language problems, new research suggests.
Pediatrics
Jun 18, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Musical brain patterns could help predict epileptic seizures
The research led by Newcastle University's Dr Mark Cunningham and Professor Miles Whittington and supported by the Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research, indicates a novel electrical bio-marker in humans.
Neuroscience
Jun 15, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Mitochondrial technique is ethical
(Medical Xpress) -- An influential independent body has found that a pioneering mitochondrial transfer technique is ethical. Developed by a team at Newcastle University, the technique aims to prevent the transmission of maternally ...
Genetics
Jun 12, 2012 |
not rated yet |
0
Scientists discover how common treatment-related cancer develops
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists in a team at Newcastle University have identified a mechanism by which treatment-related leukaemia develops, raising hopes that this side effect of toxic chemotherapy could be ...
Cancer
May 31, 2012 |
4 / 5 (1) |
0
|
- Pages: 1 2
