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Study reveals stark ethnic and social disparities in stillbirths within individual hospitals and healthcare trusts in England
Stillbirth rates are known to be higher for Black and Asian women than for white women, and those living in the most deprived areas are more at risk than those in the least deprived areas. Now a new University of Bristol-led study involving Bristol BRC researchers, published in the…
How does lung function change over the course of life?
A new study has found out how people’s lung function varies over the course of life. The study, published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine, was performed by a large international collaboration including Bristol BRC researchers. How well a person’s lungs work is an important measure of…
“Like Russian dolls”: Using co-developed, creative approaches to disseminate research on sensitive subjects
Cat Papastavrou Brooks is a PhD researcher at the University of Bristol looking at the impact of neighbourhood violence. Most of her research centres around trauma, co-production methodology and the use of creative approaches in health treatment and research. She was pivotal in producing a new How-To Guide…
New funding for wearable devices to detect lung disease flare-ups
Bristol BRC researchers have received funding to develop sensors and wearable devices for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), to alert them when they are about to have a flare-up. They will use artificial intelligence (AI) to work out when a person’s condition is likely to worsen, based…
Patients left in limbo: NHS hip and knee surgery prep lacks consistency, national survey finds
Patients across the UK waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery may be missing out on vital pre-operative support, according to a new national survey of NHS hospitals led by Bristol BRC researchers. Every year, more than 215,000 total hip and knee replacements are carried out in…
Exploring links between carbohydrate counting and eating disorders in people with type 1 diabetes
Evidence suggests that people with type 1 diabetes who count carbohydrates are less likely to experience eating disorders, according to a recent review of past studies. But this review also found significant gaps in the research, particularly in the way carbohydrate counting is measured. The review, led by Bristol BRC…
Reflections on the BRC Qualitative Social and Behavioural Science Network’s deep-dive workshop
The Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) Qualitative Social and Behavioural Science Network held a deep-dive workshop in 2024. In the workshop they discussed recent developments in qualitative social and behaviour science research related to their work in England’s NIHR BRCs. Hosted by Bristol BRC, the BRC Qualitative Social and Behavioural Science Network…
What research needs to be prioritised in global burns – results from a project spanning 88 countries
Each year, more than 11 million people worldwide suffer serious life-changing burns, affecting both adults and children. The largest-ever project of its kind — the Priorities in Global Burns Research partnership, led by the University of Bristol — has identified the top 10 priorities in burns care research from…
NIHR undergraduate data science internships available at Bristol Medical School
Are you an undergraduate student who would like to gain professional experience in health research through a funded internship? Bristol Medical School is offering three internships in data science this summer. Interns will contribute to ongoing research activities to develop and learn new skills. This experience will stand out on…