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Half of Covid hospital cases suffer complication
One in two people hospitalised with Covid-19 developed at least one complication, research shows.
Potential new medical treatment for problematic menstrual bleeding
DexFEM study provides the first evidence of therapeutic benefit of dexamethasone in heavy menstrual…
Gender Sensitive ODA Research: Tips and Tools
At the end of May genderED, the University’s interdisciplinary hub for the study of gender and…
Smoke-free cars can cut child tobacco risk by a third
Banning in-car smoking when children are present can reduce their exposure to tobacco smoke by more…
COVID-19 vaccine uptake in pregnant women
To date, no serious pregnancy-related adverse events have been reported following vaccination.
Delta variant impact on hospitalisation revealed
The Delta variant of Covid-19 is associated with approximately double the risk of hospitalisation…
Professor Linda Bauld awarded OBE
Professor Linda Bauld is awarded an OBE for services to guiding the public health response to, and…
Professor Nick Mills elected to Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor Nick Mills recognised for contributions to medical research, benefiting patients and…
COVID vaccine linked to low platelet count, EAVE II study suggests
A condition that affects the blood, known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), may be…
Covid-19 vaccine study for pregnant women launches
The first Covid-19 vaccine study for women who are pregnant has been launched across the UK – with…
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