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Using Omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults
Researchers from the National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Bristol BRC) and the University of Bournemouth have investigated the use of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3PUFAs) as an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) but found there was no strong evidence to support this. MDD is characterised by depressed mood…
Exploring the effectiveness of a low iodine diet prior to treatment for thyroid cancer
New research from the National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Bristol BRC) says there is no evidence that recommending a low iodine diet for patients two weeks prior to treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) as opposed to one week improves treatment success rates. The most effective treatment for thyroid…
Exploring dietitians’ views and practice on dietary pattern advice for adults managing type 2 diabetes
A new study from researchers at the National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Bristol BRC) has provided much needed insight into the practices and views of dietitians in the UK. They hope it will inform and improve the current processes of support available for individuals with…
Bristol childhood obesity clinic forms blueprint for national NHS pilot
Children and young people with severe obesity will receive intensive support with a pilot of 15 new specialist NHS services based on a clinic in Bristol. The Care of Childhood Obesity (CoCO) clinic at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children has been supporting children in the area since the early…
Dr Fiona Kinnear: Doctoral prize winner for the Faculty of Health Sciences in 2020/21
Fiona Kinnear, NIHR Bristol BRC Nutrition theme PhD student, has been awarded the prize for outstanding excellence in a doctoral dissertation for the University of Bristol’s Faculty of Health Sciences in 2020/21. Fiona successfully defended her thesis at her viva in October 2020. Each year, the University’s Research Degrees Examination…
Prehabilitation to improve outcomes after major elective surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Interventions such as eating foods that promote a strong immune system and exercises that strengthen the muscles we use to breathe, could help lower the risk of complications or death after surgery and aid faster recovery, a newly published NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) study has found. These types…
How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people living with diabetes, in their ability to manage their condition
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for people living with diabetes, causing ripple impacts for their carers, parents and partners. New research led by the University of Bristol has found coronavirus has had a significant negative impact on the ability of people living with diabetes to manage their condition,…
Co-creating communications with patient and public groups
Taking a ‘less is more’ approach and not overwhelming audiences with too much information is the most effective approach to developing patient and public involvement (PPI) recruitment materials, according to public contributors. Involving patient and public groups in the development of health research is important to ensure that it is…
How coronavirus made 2020 the year of the electric bike
By Professor Ashley Cooper, Professor Angie Page and Jessica Bourne at the University of Bristol and the NIHR Bristol BRC. Their article was originally published in The Conversation, 29 December 2020. Walking and cycling gained a higher profile than ever in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. Governments…