University of Nottingham
Taking tissue regeneration beyond the state-of-the-art
The University of Nottingham has begun the search for a new class of injectable materials that will stimulate stem cells to regenerate damaged tissue in degenerative and age related disorders of the bone, muscle and heart.
Medical research
Jul 06, 2012 |
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Road-mapping the Asian brain
Scientists at The University of Nottingham are leading research that will develop the world's first 'atlas' of the Asian brain.
Neuroscience
Jul 03, 2012 |
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Genetic markers hope for new brain tumor treatments
Researchers at The University of Nottingham have identified three sets of genetic markers that could potentially pave the way for new diagnostic tools for a deadly type of brain tumour that mainly targets children.
Cancer
Jun 15, 2012 |
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'How-to' video tutorials could boost hearing aid use, say researchers
(Medical Xpress) -- The main barriers to hearing aid use are being addressed by experts in Nottingham as part of an innovative research project.
Health
May 24, 2012 |
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Nottingham researchers lead world's largest study into pre-eclampsia
Researchers from The University of Nottingham are leading the largest ever international research project into the genetics of the potentially fatal condition pre-eclampsia.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 16, 2012 |
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GP Prescribing a good standard but improvement possible
(Medical Xpress) -- A major study of GP prescribing, led by The University of Nottingham, has found that while the vast majority of prescriptions written by family doctors are appropriate and effectively monitored, around ...
Medications
May 02, 2012 |
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Patients with skin disease deserve better treatment
Better access to specialists, more relevant training for health professionals and the introduction of reliable data to manage services effectively — these are the recommendations of a major review carried ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 13, 2012 |
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New high-tech system improves out of hours care for hospital patients
(Medical Xpress) -- An award-winning high-tech replacement for the traditional hospital doctor paging system could free up nurses to spend more time with patients on the wards and significantly reduce in-patient stays, researchers ...
Health
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Gene found in worms could play a role in human cancer
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists at The University of Nottingham have identified a gene, in a simple water-dwelling worm, that might play an important role in the development of cancer.
Genetics
Mar 30, 2012 |
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Genetic abnormality offers diagnostic hope for children's cancer
A chromosomal abnormality in children with a deadly form of brain cancer is linked with a poorer chance of survival, clinician scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered.
Cancer
Mar 28, 2012 |
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Clinical trial to test success of Cystic Fibrosis lung infection treatment
Experts from Bristol and Nottingham are leading a major new national study to investigate whether intravenous antibiotics are effective in killing a common germ that causes dangerous complications in cystic fibrosis (CF) ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 27, 2012 |
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University researchers to test new community pharmacy service
A new NHS community pharmacy scheme to help patients understand and get the best out of a new medicine is to be tested and evaluated by a team led by The University of Nottingham in collaboration with University College London ...
Medications
Mar 27, 2012 |
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Can eradicating a common stomach bug make taking aspirin safer?
Researchers have launched a major clinical trial to investigate whether eliminating a common stomach bug could help to make taking aspirin safer in some patients.
Medications
Mar 26, 2012 |
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Free nicotine patches and counseling offered by national smoking helpline don't help quitters
A major research trial to test the effectiveness of offering smokers free nicotine patches and proactive telephone counselling through the English national quitline has shown this extra support makes no difference to success ...
Addiction
Mar 22, 2012 |
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Study into safety of common over-the-counter drugs reaches milestone
An international study into the safety of some of the most widely used medicines has reached a significant milestone by recruiting its 6,000th patient.
Medications
Mar 21, 2012 |
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