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People more likely to choose a non-alcoholic drink when availability is greater
People are more likely to choose non-alcoholic drinks if more of those drinks are available than alcoholic alternatives, a University of Bristol-led online experiment published today (6 May 2020) in BMC Public Health has shown. These results could pave the way for increasing the availability of non-alcoholic options in…
Understanding perceptions of risks, mitigation and innovation for surgery in a COVID-19 world
Researchers from the BRC’s Surgical Innovation theme are working alongside University College London on the Lotus C19 study, which aims to understand the risks in surgery in the context of COVID-19, and investigate strategies and innovations to overcome these risks. Surgical operating theatre teams, and surgeons in particular, have some…
Digitalising diabetes support groups in response to COVID-19
Recruitment is underway for a new study with Diabetes UK to find out what support people living with diabetes need during the COVID-19 pandemic and how this support should be provided. For people with diabetes, the government’s physical distancing measures means that diabetes education, routine check-up appointments and peer-support…
New Better Care South-West Partnership will join up data to improve and integrate care
A new partnership led by the University of Bristol that will join up data and improve patient care in the South West has been announced by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) today [29 April]. The HDR UK Better Care South-West Partnership is being awarded £1.2 million over three…
Governments urged to act now to prevent coronavirus suicide risk
Governments need to give ‘urgent consideration’ to their public health response to prevent any possible impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the number of suicides, experts warn. There is growing concern about the far-reaching impact COVID-19 may have on people’s mental health across the globe, with the consequences likely to…
Are non-smoking young adults who use e-cigarettes more likely to smoke in the future?
Young people who have tried e-cigarettes but have never smoked before are nearly five times more likely to go on to try smoking, a new study has found. However, the findings do not provide clear support for the claim that e-cigarettes cause young people to start smoking (the so-called possible…
Domestic violence: researchers pilot a trauma-informed mindfulness intervention for survivors with PTSD
Women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse (DVA) often develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which includes reliving traumatic events through nightmares and disturbing memories. Researchers from the Centre for Academic Primary Care at the University of Bristol and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre…
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy: #DRYMESTER the only safe approach
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy leads to poorer cognitive functioning in children, according to the most comprehensive review on the issue to date. The University of Bristol research published today [29 January] in the International Journal of Epidemiology, reviewed 23 published studies on the topic and found evidence that drinking in…
Heart of the Matter exhibition lives on
An artistic and scientific exploration of the heart, created by artist Sofie Layton and Giovanni Biglino from the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre’s (BRC) Cardiovascular Disease theme, continues to attract national and international acclaim. Exhibits from the Heart of the Matter are currently on display at the…