University of Bristol
How cannabis causes 'cognitive chaos' in the brain
Cannabis use is associated with disturbances in concentration and memory. New research by neuroscientists at the University of Bristol, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, has found that brain activity becomes uncoor ...
Neuroscience
Oct 25, 2011 |
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Could a probiotic be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
Scientists have been unclear for some time about how most probiotics work. A new study has found a scientific 'design' for a probiotic that could be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease.
Inflammatory disorders
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Omega-3 fatty acids shown to prevent or slow progression of osteoarthritis
New research has shown for the first time that omega-3 in fish oil could "substantially and significantly" reduce the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Could hypertension drugs help people with Alzheimer's?
Within the next 20 years it is expected the number of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) will double from its current figure of half a million to one million. A new study has looked at whether certain types of drugs used ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Study shows how general practice can substantially improve care for women experiencing domestic violence
One in four women in the UK have experienced physical or sexual abuse from their husband or a partner. A programme of training and support for GPs, practice nurses and GP receptionists can substantially increase ...
Health
Oct 14, 2011 |
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Stem cells from cord blood could help repair damaged heart muscle
(Medical Xpress) -- New research has found that stem cells derived from human cord blood could be an effective alternative in repairing heart attacks.
Medical research
Oct 13, 2011 |
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New study finds familiarity increases the fullness that children expect from snack foods
New research, led by psychologists at the University of Bristol, has found that children who are familiar with a snack food will expect it to be more filling. This finding, published (online ahead of print) in the American Jo ...
Health
Oct 03, 2011 |
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New research into chronic condition reveals long-term cost to UK economy
Myalgic Encephalopathy [ME] or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [CFS] causes severe debilitating fatigue and affects up to 2.6 per cent of adults in Britain. New University of Bristol research, published today [15 Sep], into ...
Health
Sep 15, 2011 |
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Mural cells from saphenous vein could have long-term benefits in heart attacks
Stem cell therapies promise to regenerate the infarcted heart through the replacement of dead cardiac cells and stimulation of the growth of new vessels. New research has found the transplantation of stem cells that reside ...
Cardiology
Aug 25, 2011 |
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New research reveals brain's protection mechanism during stroke
Neuroscientists have identified a natural protection mechanism in some of the brain's nerve cells during the onset of stroke. The findings, published today in the Journal of Neuroscience, could be used to develop treatments to pro ...
Neuroscience
Aug 16, 2011 |
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New two-drug approach to treat type of respiratory disease
(Medical Xpress) -- A therapy combining two existing drugs could provide an effective new approach for treating patients with pleural infections, a serious condition where infected fluid builds up in the space ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 11, 2011 |
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Is teenage motherhood contagious?
New research into the factors that shape the fertility decisions of teenagers has found that within families, teen births tend to be contagious. The study by the University of Bristol has identified the impact of sibling ...
Health
Aug 09, 2011 |
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Have we met before? Scientists show why the brain has the answer
The research, led by Dr Clea Warburton and Dr Gareth Barker in the University's School of Physiology and Pharmacology and published in the Journal of Neuroscience, has investigated why we can recognise faces much better if we ...
Neuroscience
Aug 04, 2011 |
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New research challenges our understanding of cell communication
Cells often communicate with one another using pulsatile signals, where information is conveyed in pulse frequency as well as amplitude. This raises the question of how cells decode pulsatile signals, a question that lies ...
Medical research
Aug 03, 2011 |
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New research might help people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder
The discovery of a mechanism in the brain explains for the first time why people make particularly strong, long-lasting memories of stressful events in their lives and could help sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Medical research
Aug 01, 2011 |
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