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Here you'll find the latest news on our cutting-edge research and innovative teaching.

For media organisations, we provide:

• A regular output of research news via our press releases
• Clinical and academic experts in medicine, health sciences and healthcare
• Case studies on request
• A quick and responsive press office team

Contact the press office on 020 8266 6831 or email media@sgul.ac.uk

News

Drug-related deaths in the UK continue to rise

Drug-related deaths reported in the UK have risen by 11.8 per cent to 2,182 in a year, reveals a report released today by St George’s, University of London.

Smokers trying to give up – don’t stop thinking about cigarettes

Blocking thoughts of cigarettes helps reduce smokers’ intake at first, but means they smoke more than usual when they stop suppressing, according to new research.

New book tells the history of nursing at St George's

From ear bashings from militant matrons to yapping Pekinese dogs on the ward, the memories of nurses have revealed the last 80 years of nursing history in a new book.

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