Queen Mary, University of London
Need a reason to recognize Global Handwashing Day? Research shows money and credit cards contain faecal matter
(Medical Xpress)—One in 10 bank cards and one in seven notes are contaminated with faecal organisms, research from Queen Mary, University of London has revealed.
Health
Oct 15, 2012 |
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Olympic legacy: Tackling the 'East London Diabetes Belt' is a major challenge
A study by Queen Mary, University of London researchers has shown the scale of the challenge facing those in charge of delivering the Olympic legacy. In three London boroughs they have found that, overall, as many as one ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 04, 2012 |
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New gene test detects early mouth cancer risk
Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London have developed a new gene test that can detect pre-cancerous cells in patients with benign-looking mouth lesions. The test could potentially allow at-risk patients to receive ...
Cancer
Oct 04, 2012 |
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Key mechanism for controlling body's inflammatory response discovered
Researchers at Queen Mary, University of London have discovered how a key molecule controls the body's inflammatory responses. The molecule, known as p110delta, fine-tunes inflammation to avoid excessive reactions that can ...
Immunology
Sep 30, 2012 |
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Wide variation in bacon salt levels
(Medical Xpress)—New research from Queen Mary, University of London, has revealed huge variation in the salt levels found in supermarket bacon, with some products containing more than half the daily recommendation ...
Health
Sep 13, 2012 |
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First comprehensive review of European breast cancer screening programs finds benefits outweigh harm
A major review of breast cancer screening services in Europe, jointly led by researchers at Queen Mary, University of London, has concluded that the benefits of screening in terms of lives saved outweigh the harms caused ...
Cancer
Sep 12, 2012 |
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India's patent laws under pressure: The Lancet special report
In a special report in The Lancet, researchers from Queen Mary, University of London (UK) argue that pending cases against India's patent laws threaten public health and misinterpret international intellectual property agreem ...
Medications
Sep 10, 2012 |
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First evidence for genetic cause for Barrett's oesophagus found
Genetic variations that are linked with the onset of Barrett's oesophagus (BE), a pre-cancerous condition of the lower end of the gullet, have been identified for the first time. The discovery of variations in regions on ...
Genetics
Sep 09, 2012 |
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Unemployment causes more mental health problems among Somalis in London than in Minneapolis
Somali immigrants to the UK and USA appear to integrate better and have fewer mental health problems if they are allowed to work and they receive practical support during the first few years of their time in the new country, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 07, 2012 |
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High doses of Vitamin D help tuberculosis patients recover more quickly
For decades before antibiotics became generally available, sunshine was used to treat tuberculosis, with patients often being sent to Swiss clinics to soak up the sun's healing rays. Now, for the first time scientists have ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 03, 2012 |
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No evidence that drug used for preventing life-threatening bleeding in women during labor works
There is insufficient evidence for the effectiveness of a drug that is being used increasingly to prevent life-threatening bleeding in women after giving birth in community settings in low income countries, according to a ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Aug 20, 2012 |
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Treatment for cervical disease is not linked to increased risk of preterm births
Treatment for cervical disease does not appear to increase the risk of subsequently giving birth prematurely, according to a study of over 44,000 women in England. The study, published online in the British Medical Journal today, ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Aug 16, 2012 |
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Feedback can have a negative impact on performance, research shows
People who give positive encouragement and constructive criticism could be wasting their breath according to the latest research from a psychology expert at Queen Mary, University of London.
Neuroscience
Aug 14, 2012 |
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Lack of nationwide surveillance may lead to clusters of congenital anomalies going unnoticed
One baby in every 45 was born with a congenital anomaly in 2010 according to the second annual report by the British Isles Network of Congenital Anomaly Registers (BINOCAR), released today (Thursday).
Health
Aug 01, 2012 |
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Largest review of management and treatment of Barrett's dysplasia and adenocarcinoma
The world's largest review of all the evidence on the best way of managing and treating common pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the oesophagus (gullet) has found that good endoscopy equipment, more endoscopic surgery, ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 23, 2012 |
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