Health
One in four ER staff abused by patients
The first-ever review of the experience of hospital A&E staff reveals that they have resigned themselves to patient violence and aggression.
Feb 20, 2018
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Lancaster University
Oncology & Cancer
Insight into cancer cells' abnormal behavior
Scientists at Lancaster University have shed light on the metabolic switch observed in abnormal cells like cancer.
Aug 4, 2016
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Genetics
New insight into how a genetic change increases the risk of schizophrenia
In the human genome, small sections of DNA have been found to be duplicated (copied) or deleted in a small number of people, a phenomenon known as Copy Number Variation. Some of these genetic changes are linked to an increased ...
Apr 21, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why we fail to understand our smartphone use
Checking your phone dozens of times a day indicates unconscious behaviour, which is "extremely repetitive" say psychologists.
May 23, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Topical steroid cream leads to improved treatment for cancer patients
Researchers have shown how a topical steroid cream frequently used to treat common skin conditions, can be used to improve dermatitis in cancer patients.
Dec 10, 2014
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Medications
Patients across Europe to get improved access to pain medicines
Governments in 12 European countries are to implement the recommendations of research into why more patients are not receiving essential painkillers.
Jan 15, 2015
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Medications
Universal flu vaccine designed by scientists
An international team of scientists have designed a new generation of universal flu vaccines to protect against future global pandemics that could kill millions.
Sep 30, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research explores the positives of bipolar
The problems of living with bipolar have been well documented, but a new study by Lancaster University has captured the views of those who also report highly-valued, positive experiences of living with the condition.
May 3, 2012
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Immunology
New immune pathway involved in resistance to parasite worms found in undercooked pork
Scientists from Lancaster University in the UK have discovered that immune responses originally found to prevent fungal infections are also important in eliminating Trichinella spiralis, a round worm and the causative agent ...
Apr 18, 2019
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Medical research
High-protein diets help insects to fight against blood parasites
Scientists studying insects have identified a crucial biological mechanism responsible for increasing their survival against blood parasites.
Jun 4, 2020
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