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A new study exploring the causes and effects of falling for adults with cerebral palsy (CP) throughout their lives, has found there is a lack of appropriate support from health agencies in helping to manage or prevent them

Tuesday 20 August marks World Mosquito Day – which is celebrated in memory of Sir Ronald Ross, a British Doctor who, in 1987, discovered that the female Anopheles mosquito transmits malaria. It was the first time a connection had been established between a mosquito and malaria.

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that different plant species tackle the same evolutionary hurdle in different ways, and the findings may give insight into aggressive forms of cancer.

Experts at the University of Nottingham will lead a research training programme aimed at attracting those working in health, social care, and public health into research careers, thanks to £2.59 million of funding from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Prescribing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to people at high risk of harm is estimated to cost the NHS in England around £31 million and cause more than 6,000 lost years of good health over 10 years, finds a new study.

Researchers are to trial a ground-breaking screening test for pre-eclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition affecting pregnant women and their unborn babies.

New research from the University of Nottingham and University of Birmingham has highlighted that blue light has the ability to kill antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria isolated from ear infections in dogs.

Mental health training for line managers is strongly linked to better business performance, and it could save companies millions of pounds in lost sick days every year, according to new research led by experts at the University of Nottingham.

A major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD®) is more effective than the current speech and language therapy provided by the NHS, when treating patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

An expert in radiology from the University of Nottingham, whose work has been integral to the NHS breast cancer screening programme, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).