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Pharmacies Could Play a Crucial Role in Supporting Victims of Domestic and Sexual Abuse

Pharmacies could play a crucial role in identifying and referring victims of domestic and sexual violence and abuse to specialist services but need ongoing training, support and adequate funding to do so,

School Staff Not at Higher Risk of Death from COVID-19 Than Other Occupations, Study Finds

Primary and secondary school staff were not at greater risk of death from COVID-19 in 2020 compared to other professions in England and Wales, new research has found.

New Study Suggests Asymptomatic Testing and Vaccination Are Critical for Controlling COVID-19 at Universities

Reducing the transmission of COVID-19 in universities is heavily dependent on vaccination and asymptomatic testing uptake, new research by academics at the University of Bristol has found.

In the Quantum Realm, Not Even Time Flows as You Might Expect

New study shows the boundary between time moving forward and backward may blur in quantum mechanics.

COVID-19 Studies Should Record Women’s Menstrual Changes, Recommend Researchers

Large scale COVID-19 studies and clinical trials should collect data on menstrual changes, according to new research which evaluated current evidence.

Child Deaths During Pandemic Lowest on Record for England

The number of children in England who died fell to 3,067 between April 2020 – March 2021.

Regular Exercise Reduces the Risk of and Death from Pneumonia, Study Suggests

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of developing and dying from pneumonia, new research has found.

Eating Disorder Symptoms and Self-Harm Linked to Higher Levels of Depression and Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic

Young adults who have previously experienced self-harm or eating disorders reported higher levels of depression and anxiety during the pandemic, even when restrictions had eased, according to new research.

Guidelines May Promote Over-Diagnosis of Cow’s Milk Allergy in Infants

International guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow’s milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of Bristol-led research published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy today [8 December].

Early Warning Signals Could Help Monitor Disease Outbreaks

New research suggests early warning signals (EWSs) could help in the monitoring of disease outbreaks, such as COVID-19.

Newly Discovered Fish Songs Demonstrate Reef Restoration Success

Whoops, croaks, growls, raspberries and foghorns are among the sounds that demonstrate the success of a coral reef restoration project.

The London Millennium Bridge Wobble Finally Explained

An international team of engineers and mathematicians, led by Georgia State University in the United States and the University of Bristol, has dispelled previous theories around why London’s Millennium Bridge moves from side-to-side when being crossed by large numbers of pedestrians.

Research Reveals 'Ugly Truth' Faced by Doctors Responding to COVID-19 on the Frontline

Frontline healthcare workers say they are angry at being treated as 'COVID cannon fodder, not COVID heroes' after responding to the virus for nearly two years and working at full capacity, reveal the findings of new research.

Online Consultations Can Disadvantage Some Patients and Create More Work for GP Practices

Online GP consultations have unintended consequences that may put some patients at a disadvantage and create additional work for GP practice staff, a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-funded study at the University of Bristol has shown.

Source of Large Rise in Emissions of Unregulated Ozone Destroying Substance Identified

New research, led by the University of Bristol and Peking University, has discovered that emissions coming from China of the ozone-destroying chemical, dichloromethane, have more than doubled over the last decade.

Are Rocket Scientists and Brain Surgeons Really Smarter Than Everyone Else?

Rocket scientists and brain surgeons are no smarter than the general population, suggests a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

Spot the Difference: Can AI Generate Plausible Christmas BMJ Titles?

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology can generate plausible, entertaining, and scientifically interesting titles for potential research articles, a University of Bristol-led study in the Christmas issue of The BMJ has found.

Treatment for Opioid Dependence Has an Important Role in Suicide Prevention

Opioid agonist treatment, commonly methadone or buprenorphine, for people dependent on heroin or other opioid drugs has an important role to play in suicide prevention, according to University of Bristol-led research published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Study Offers New Insights into When Modern Mammals Evolved

A new study has provided the most detailed timeline of mammal evolution to date.

Static Electricity Attracts Ticks to Hosts, Scientists Find

Ticks can be attracted across air gaps several times larger than themselves by the static electricity that their hosts naturally accumulate, researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered.