http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from Bangor University Antibiotic resistance has been recognised in recent years as a major healthcare problem, however, a paper in The Lancet Infectious Diseases reviewing the issue on a global scale, concludes that, not enough attention is given to the critical role that the natural environment plays in the cycling of antibiotics and the associated development of resistance by bacteria. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-recognising-role-environment-global-antibiotic.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:50:02 EST news282296269 A new mobile 'app', downloadable free of charge, will assist with the training of future neurosurgeons, and is just one of a stream of programmes being developed, adapting visual computing and three dimensional realities to provide cost-effective virtual learning for a range of medical procedures. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-virtual-ipad-app-future-neurosurgeons.html Surgery Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:23:13 EST news276945779 Dry eye disease (DED) is a condition which can cause extreme discomfort and lead to eye damage.  While difficult to establish the full costs of this condition to healthcare and society in the UK, it is estimated that current prescription treatments such as eye drops cost the NHS £32 million per year (in England alone).  Because many individuals suffering from DED self-treat by buying over-the-counter medications (e.g. artificial tears) the true cost of DED is likely to be significantly higher. This new link suggests that ensuring DED sufferers are fully hydrated could alleviate DED symptoms. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-link-eye-disease-dehydration.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:39:10 EST news268648731 The public oppose the cancer drugs fund but support the new pricing system for branded medicines, according to a new study. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-lack-145ring-fencing146-cancer-drugs-fund.html Medications Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:18:13 EST news264327471 Research at Bangor University has identified a switch in cells that may help to kill tumors with heat. Prostate cancer and other localized tumors can be effectively treated by a combination of heat and an anti-cancer drug that damages the genes. Behind this novel therapy is the enigmatic ability of heat to switch off essential survival mechanisms in human cells. Although thermotherapy is now more widely used, the underlying principles are still unclear. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-cancer.html Cancer Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:50:16 EST news263645407 (Medical Xpress) -- New research from Bangor University has shown that regularly drinking sugar sweetened soft drinks can increase fat gain, inhibit fat metabolism, and increases blood glucose in your body.  So if you’re thirsty and think of reaching for a sugary soft drink- don’t - it can compromise your long-term health. Reach for water instead. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-sugar-sweetened-soft-fat-gain.html Overweight and Obesity Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:20:37 EST news262246825 (Medical Xpress) -- Penalty shoot-outs are possibly the most stressful situations that footballers have to contend with. They need to be able to focus on the task and block out noise and other distractions coming from the stands. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-mental-toughness-footballers-cope-high.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:05:02 EST news259574692 Psychologists at Bangor University believe that they have glimpsed for the first time, a process that takes place deep within our unconscious brain, where primal reactions interact with higher mental processes. Writing in the Journal of Neuroscience, they identify a reaction to negative language inputs which shuts down unconscious processing. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-psychologists-reveal-emotion-high-level-mental.html Neuroscience Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:08 EST news255696725 (Medical Xpress) -- A new study by research psychologists at Bangor and Oxford Universities show that half of adults who experience clinical depression had their first episode start in adolescence. In fact, the most common age to see the start of depression is between 13-15 years-old. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-depression-adults-adolesence.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:40:01 EST news249714969 (Medical Xpress) -- Are people drawn to a career in purchasing because of their skills or their aptitude? Which is the most important trait for a buyer: emotional intelligence or IQ? http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-buyers-born.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:24:13 EST news249636222 Asking people whether they are involved in an illegal activity is difficult as those involved may not wish to incriminate themselves. Managing natural resources often depends upon influencing people’s behavior; including discouraging illegal activities such as killing protected species. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-scientists-difficult.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:20:08 EST news232102735