Press Releases
Inadequate evidence to guide caffeine intake for breastfeeding mothers, review finds
A systematic review of the literature into the effects of caffeine on breastfed infants has concluded that there is no robust evidence for positive or negative effects of maternal caffeine consumption during breastfeeding on a breastfed child - according to Dr Yen-Fu Chen and graduate-entry medical student Aimee McCreedy of the Warwick Medical School.
First ever study of serious case reviews of sudden unexpected infant deaths conducted
For the first time in England a study has been conducted of official investigations of unexpected infant deaths.
Evidence of Salmonella Paratyphi C found for the first time in medieval northern Europe
Genome research conducted by the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ suggests that enteric fever, a potentially lethal disease more commonly found in hot countries, was present in medieval Europe.
Using adrenaline in cardiac arrests results in less than 1% more people leaving hospital alive - but nearly doubles the survivors’ risk of severe brain damage
A clinical trial of the use of adrenaline in cardiac arrests has found that its use results in less than 1% more people leaving hospital alive - but almost doubles the risk of severe brain damage for survivors of cardiac arrest. The research raises important questions about the future use of adrenaline in such cases and will necessitate debate amongst healthcare professionals, patients and the public.
New method discovered to view proteins inside human cells
Scientists at the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ have created a new way to view proteins that are inside human cells.
Unique personalised online resource for carers of older people launched
A personalised online resource specifically for carers of older people in the UK has been launched by the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ.