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New Trial to Assess Whether Rapid Tests Reduce Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Infections in Primary Care

A new randomised controlled clinical trial, led by the University of Bristol, will investigate whether rapid microbiological 'point-of-care' tests for respiratory infections could reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care, thanks to funding of £1.6 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Scientists Closer to Solving a Superconducting Puzzle with Applications in Medicine, Transport and Power Transmission

Researchers studying the magnetic behaviour of a cuprate superconductor may have explained some of the unusual properties of their conduction electrons.

Fertilisers Limit Pollination by Changing How Bumblebees Sense Flowers

Pollinators are less likely to land on flowers sprayed with fertilisers or pesticides as they can detect electric field changes around the flower, researchers at the University of Bristol have found.

New International Study Concludes Digital Media Can Fuel Polarisation and Populism

The question whether the rise in usage of digital media is contributing to the erosion of democracy is a source of popular debate, with tech companies arguing findings are inconclusive.

Inequities in Access to Bereavement Support in the Uk Persists, New Research Finds

New research has shown there continues to be inequities in access to bereavement support in the UK.

Association Between Poor Sleep Quality and an Increased Risk of Developing Alzheimer's, New Study Finds

New research has shown an association between sleep quality – less than seven hours - and Alzheimer's disease-related pathology in people without cognitive impairment.

People Smoke More When Smoking from Larger Size Cigarette Packets

People smoke more when smoking cigarettes from larger size packs, according to new research published in the journal Addiction today [3 November].

Patient-Specific Cancer Tumours Replicated in 3d Bioprinting Advance

Bowel cancer patients could in future benefit from a new 3D bioprinting technology which would use their own cells to replicate the complex cellular environment of solid tumours in 3D models.

Child Deaths Over Last Year Have Peaked To Pre-Pandemic Levels, Finds New Study

Child deaths in England increased during 2021 to 2022 and have returned close to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study, led by researchers from the University of Bristol’s National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) team and published in JAMA Network Open today [9 January].

No Laughing Matter: Nitrous Oxide Emissions Higher From Soils Lacking Organic Matter

Emissions from soil of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide can be drastically reduced just by adding carbon-rich manure, new research from Rothamsted Research and the University of Bristol shows.

‘Veggie’ Dinosaurs Differed In How They Ate Their Food

Although most early dinosaurs were vegetarian, there were a surprising number of differences in the way that these animals tackled eating a plant-based diet,

New International Research Reveals Majority of Gig Economy Workers Feel Under Threat from Review Websites

As the cost of living crisis worsens, scores of workers in the gig economy globally are grappling with another threat to their hard-earned wages – the double-edged sword of online reviews. New research has exposed how tech companies are compounding the problem, leaving scores of workers in fear of their future income.

The Unintended Consequences of Giving Patients Online Access to Their Health Record

Giving patients online access to their GP health records has unintended consequences that can limit its usefulness, a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) ARC West and University of Bristol Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC) study published in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) has shown.

New International Research Reveals Majority Of Gig Economy Workers Feel Under Threat From Review Websites

As the cost of living crisis worsens, scores of workers in the gig economy globally are grappling with another threat to their hard-earned wages – the double-edged sword of online reviews.

The Unintended Consequences Of Giving Patients Online Access To Their Health Record

Giving patients online access to their GP health records has unintended consequences that can limit its usefulness,

Inequities In Access To Bereavement Support In The UK Persists, New Research Finds

New research has shown there continues to be inequities in access to bereavement support in the UK.

Patient-Specific Cancer Tumours Replicated In 3D Bioprinting Advance

Bowel cancer patients could in future benefit from a new 3D bioprinting technology which would use their own cells to replicate the complex cellular environment of solid tumours in 3D models.

People Smoke More When Smoking From Larger Size Cigarette Packets

People smoke more when smoking cigarettes from larger size packs, according to new research published in the journal Addiction

Association Between Poor Sleep Quality And An Increased Risk Of Developing Alzheimer's, New Study Finds

New research has shown an association between sleep quality – less than seven hours - and Alzheimer's disease-related pathology in people without cognitive impairment.

New International Study Concludes Digital Media Can Fuel Polarisation And Populism

The question whether the rise in usage of digital media is contributing to the erosion of democracy is a source of popular debate, with tech companies arguing findings are inconclusive.