Health
Teen girl, mother lose challenge against UK abortion ruling
A teenage girl and her mother have lost a legal challenge against a rule that prevents women from Northern Ireland from receiving free abortions in England.
Jul 22, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study reveals one in ten 16-year-olds surveyed have considered self-harm
One in ten 16-year-olds surveyed in a new study by Queen's University and the University of Ulster have considered self-harm or taking an overdose.
May 16, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
One in ten adolescents in Northern Ireland self-harm
New research has found that one in ten adolescents in Northern Ireland self-harm and that past exposure to the Northern Ireland conflict and social media are new associated risk factors.
Mar 12, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Queen's University cancer specialist's drive to improve survival rates for every European citizen
Queen's University Belfast's world renowned cancer specialist, Professor Patrick Johnston, whose work has transformed cancer care in Northern Ireland, is now leading efforts to improve survival rates across Europe.
Feb 4, 2014
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Health
17 million Brits set to cut down on alcohol following last year's Christmas hangovers
Over a third (35 per cent) of Brits, equating to over 17 million people, plan to cut down on alcohol this Christmas after regretting some of their drunken behaviour from last year's festive party season, according to a new ...
Dec 13, 2013
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Health
New research provides crucial insight into lives of children in care
The findings from one of the most comprehensive long-term studies ever undertaken into children in care will be revealed at Queen's University Belfast today (Wednesday 11 September).
Sep 11, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
After the shooting, political violence lives on in kids' behavior problems
Even short-term exposure to political violence may have long-lasting effects on children's adjustment and behavior, says a new study by a team of researchers from Kenya, Italy and the United States.
Jul 1, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Emergency C-section rates are climbing, as is the need for accompanying emergency anesthesia
There is an increasing need for safe emergency anaesthesia as cases of emergency Caesarean section (CS) continue to rise, say experts speaking at Euroanaesthesia, the annual congress of the European Society of Anaesthesiology ...
Jun 3, 2013
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Health
Study shows psychotropic drug dispensing increases on entry to care homes
A study by Queen's University Belfast has found that the dispensing of psychotropic drugs to older people in Northern Ireland increases on entry to care homes.
Feb 21, 2013
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Health
Queen's and NSPCC publish Northern Ireland's first child death and serious injury review
The first ever review of abuse cases related to child death or serious injury in Northern Ireland will be launched at Queen's University today (24 January 2013). The review, Translating Learning into Action, was commissioned ...
Jan 24, 2013
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