Flare-ups of gout linked to heart attack and stroke

Flare-ups of gout are linked to heart attack and stroke, says new study: Experts at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with experts at Keele University, have found that the risk of heart attacks and strokes temporarily increases in the four months after a gout flare. The research showed that gout patients who suffered from […]

Read More… from Flare-ups of gout linked to heart attack and stroke

Metals in urine could detect kidney injury

dialysis bioprint

Metals found in people’s urine could detect acute kidney injury in very early stages, says new study. Scientists have discovered that certain metals found in people’s urine, could be potentially useful clinical biomarkers for the early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI). The study, which is published in Kidney International Reports, was led by experts […]

Read More… from Metals in urine could detect kidney injury

New treatment hope for Tourette Syndrome

Stimulating research gives new treatment hope for Tourette Syndrome. New research has found that delivering electrical pulses to the wrist can significantly reduce the amount and severity of tics experienced by individuals with Tourette Syndrome (TS), giving new hope for an effective treatment. Scientists from the University of Nottingham’s School of Psychology and School of Medicine used […]

Read More… from New treatment hope for Tourette Syndrome

Cortisol study on the affect of Covid-19

New study on stress hormone Cortisol asks – ‘Is COVID-19 affecting your mental health?’ Scientists are looking for volunteers to take part in a major new study to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the physical and emotional health of people in the UK. The COVID-19 Stress and Health Study is being carried out […]

Read More… from Cortisol study on the affect of Covid-19

Quarantrain – Staying fit during isolation

Staying fit during isolation – new online fitness programme Quarantrain launches today.  Staff and students from the University of Nottingham are part of an international team of experts who are today (2 April) launching QuaranTrain – a student-led healthcare project to help provide information and resources to stay fit and well during periods of isolation. Covid-19 […]

Read More… from Quarantrain – Staying fit during isolation