Communication of Research Findings Could Stimulate Teaching of Mathematics
University of BirminghamA new study claims that the teaching of mathematics could benefit from collaboration between mathematicians and researchers in mathematics education.
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Discrepancies in Long-term Care of Childhood Cancer Survivors Exposed
University of BirminghamImportant variations in the levels of long-term care given to survivors of childhood cancer have been revealed by experts.
Released: 17-Mar-2004 4:00 PM EST
Chemotherapy Offers Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
University of BirminghamChemotherapy after surgery more than doubles survival rates for pancreatic cancer according to new research. UK Scientists have carried out a Europe wide study of more than 280 patients over 10 years.
17-Mar-2004 6:00 PM EST
Results of Psychologists' Childcare Survey are Cause for Concern
University of BirminghamA survey by UK psychologists has found that approximately 27,000 children under three are institutionalised in residential care across Europe, when it has been proved that depriving a child of a parent and the subsequent neglect and damage this causes is equivalent to violence to a young child.
Released: 29-Apr-2004 6:40 AM EDT
Russia's Housing Conditions Linked to Children's Breathing Difficulties
University of Birmingham5,500 Russian school children were studied to assess the effect of housing conditions and respiratory health. It was found that the risks of asthma, wheezing and allergic diseases are linked to the installation of new surface materials, furniture and recent painting in the children's homes.
Released: 7-May-2004 12:10 PM EDT
Scientists Celebrate Genetic Breakthrough
University of BirminghamUK scientists have made a genetic breakthrough in tracing the cause of a rare kidney and liver disorder. ARC syndrome means babies are born with impairment to kidney and liver function, bleeding problems and weak muscles, usually leading to early death. The gene which causes this condition has been identified.
11-Nov-2015 6:05 AM EST
Thrombosis During Sepsis Is a Consequence of Protective Host Immune Responses
University of BirminghamResearchers from the University of Birmingham have, for the first time, identified how Salmonella infections that have spread to our blood and organs can lead to life-threatening thrombosis.
18-Nov-2015 10:05 AM EST
Diabetes Drug Could Be Used to Combat Fatty Liver Disease, Research Shows
University of BirminghamResearchers from the University of Birmingham believe that the findings present the possibility of new therapies for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, for which there is no current licensed treatment.
23-Nov-2015 5:00 AM EST
Progesterone Supplements Do Not Improve Outcomes for Women with a History of Recurrent Miscarriages
University of BirminghamNew research from the University of Birmingham, UK, has shown that progesterone supplements in the first trimester of pregnancy do not improve outcomes in women with a history of unexplained recurrent miscarriages.
16-Dec-2015 10:05 AM EST
Levels of Antibodies in Saliva Are Associated with Risk of Mortality
University of BirminghamNew research has found that lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with of an elevated risk of mortality, and could be an early indicator of risk. The study, published in PLOS ONE, examined associations between secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA), the common antibody found in saliva.
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