Psychology & Psychiatry
New figures provide latest data on UK veterans suicide risk
A new study from The University of Manchester has found that veterans are at no greater risk of suicide than the general population.
Dec 16, 2022
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University of Manchester
Vaccination
UK briefing: Racism is 'fundamental cause' of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities
Racism is the "fundamental cause" of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among ethnic minority groups, according to a newly published briefing from the Runnymede Trust and The University of Manchester's Center on the Dynamics ...
Dec 15, 2022
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Dentistry
Study sheds new light on benefits of water fluoridation to children
Fluoridation of the water supply may confer a modest benefit to the dental health of children, a seven-year-study led by University of Manchester researchers has concluded.
Nov 14, 2022
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Medications
UK dentists forced to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics for toothache in pandemic
The COVID-19 restrictions preventing dentists in England from providing face-to-face treatment required some to unnecessarily prescribe antibiotics for dental pain, a study by University of Manchester researchers has shown.
Oct 28, 2022
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Neuroscience
Review shows neurostimulation is a promising dysphagia treatment
Three types of neurostimulation technique could have the potential to help people who have the difficulty in swallowing caused by stroke or other neurological diseases, a review of 174 animal and human studies has shown.
Oct 10, 2022
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
A nose to diagnose: Improving Parkinson's diagnosis
Parkinson's is a complex disease to diagnose and relies on practitioners' ability to recognize a myriad of different symptoms. Professor Perdita Barran and Joy Milne are working on ways to improve Parkinson's diagnosis.
Oct 5, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists
Scientists from The University of Manchester have shown that testing for two gene families linked to a lifetime epithelial ovarian cancer risk of between 5% and 20% has a much higher than expected detection rate.
Oct 4, 2022
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Neuroscience
Tricking the brain into thinking it's fasting to better cope with inflammation
Mice who have been tricked into thinking they are fasting manage inflammation more easily, according to neurobiologists at The University of Manchester and collaborators from the University of Naples "Federico II," in Italy.
Oct 3, 2022
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Health
Study links devolution in Greater Manchester to modest improvement in life expectancy
The devolution deal which granted Greater Manchester increased control over a range of public services, including health and social care, has been linked to a positive impact on life expectancy in a study by University of ...
Sep 29, 2022
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Medical research
Honey has sweet potential for wound healing, scientists claim
Honey has exceptional antimicrobial and tissue-regenerative properties which should be exploited to the full to help wounds heal, say scientists from The university of Manchester.
Sep 20, 2022
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