Archive: 18/06/2018

Nature programmes could put a spring in your step

New research shows that watching TV programmes such as the BBC's Springwatch and Countryfile might actually be good for you.

Jun 18, 2018

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How the brain plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis inflammation

In patients with chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, there has been limited understanding of how this inflammation affects the brain.

Jun 18, 2018

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Trojan Horse: How a killer fungus unleashes meningitis and brain infection

Published today in The American Journal of Pathology, the study was led by a team from the Westmead Institute for Medical Research and the Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Disease and Biosecurity of the University of ...

Jun 18, 2018

Research finds new way to determine protection of Men B vaccine against different strains

Researchers at the University of Leicester and Meningococcal Reference Unit have developed a new approach to assess the effectiveness of the Men B vaccine, Bexsero, against different strains that cause meningococcal meningitis ...

Jun 18, 2018

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Virtual reality headsets significantly reduce children's fear of needles

The scenario is all too familiar for the majority of parents. The crying, the screaming and the tantrums as they try to coax their children into the doctor's office for routine immunizations. After all, who can't relate to ...

Jun 18, 2018

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'Be personal and appreciative': Research shows effective responses to online feedback

As more patients leave feedback on online platforms including social media, research shows how health and social care organisations can offer value in their response.

Jun 18, 2018