Health
Study counts the cost of denying assisted dying
A new study suggests permitting assisted dying would substantially benefit both those seeking assisted suicide and the general population.
Mar 13, 2020
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University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Medical research
Measuring blood chemistry levels through the skin of newborns
Scientists at the University of Strathclyde are researching a system to measure and monitor blood chemistry levels in premature and sick babies through their skin, which if successful, could eventually replace the need for ...
Jan 21, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
All age groups worldwide 'at high risk' of drop in children's physical activity
Emphasis on particular groups hinders efforts to address the problem of declining physical activity in children, according to a study led at the University of Strathclyde.
Dec 11, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Blood test could help to accelerate brain cancer diagnosis
A blood test which could help to accelerate the diagnosis of brain cancer has been developed in research led at the University of Strathclyde.
Oct 9, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Does fidgeting help to burn calories?
Children are often told off for fidgeting—but a study involving the University of Strathclyde has found that it could help them to use up energy amounting to nearly 3kg body weight a year.
Aug 13, 2019
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Ophthalmology
Researchers say pioneering emergency eye care trial leads to quicker treatment times
A trial virtual emergency consultation programme for eye patients has led to quicker treatment times and removed the need for follow up hospital appointments in more than half of cases, according to researchers.
Aug 7, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Radiotherapy targets tumors precisely with less damage to healthy cells
A new way of concentrating radiotherapy dose in tumors, while minimizing damage to healthy cells, has been proposed in research led by scientists at the University of Strathclyde.
Jul 26, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer study shows promise for future treatment
A new 'seek-and-destroy' gene therapeutic system could have the potential to treat prostate cancer in the future, after it halted the majority of tumours in laboratory models at the University of Strathclyde and the Beatson ...
Feb 4, 2019
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Health
Could a less sedentary lifestyle help to beat osteoporosis?
The effects on osteoporosis of prolonged periods of sitting – and the potential impact of less sedentary behaviour – are being explored in research led at the University of Strathclyde.
Jan 9, 2019
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Health
Walking app is a step in the right direction for patient's fitness
A walking app designed to assess and support physical activity in medical patients – in a simpler and more accessible way than many current methods—is being developed at the University of Strathclyde.
Jan 8, 2019
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