Children dropped off by car at the school gates lead less active lives overall
Children whose parents drive them to school lead less active lifestyles overall than those who walk, cycle or take public transport, according to new research.
Joint Faculty named a preferred bidder to train nurses and physiotherapists by NHS London
The Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences has been chosen by NHS London as a preferred bidder to train adult nurses and physiotherapists.
New gene discovery provides clue to brain, eye and lymphatic development
Researchers have found a new gene that, when mutated, can lead to lymphoedema (swollen limbs) as part of a rare disorder that can also cause problems with eye and brain development.
Benefits of aspirin more modest than previously believed
People without a history of cardiovascular disease (such as heart attack or stroke) are unlikely to benefit from a regular dose of aspirin, given the associated risk of internal bleeding. This is the finding of the largest study to date into the effects of aspirin in people without established cardiovascular conditions.
State-of-the-art medical training facility opens at St George’s
A new £350,000 state-of-the-art training facility was officially opened at the St George’s campus on 15 December by Niall Dickson, chief executive and registrar of the General Medical Council.
Shorter malaria treatment proven as effective in treating seriously ill children as standard course
A shorter anti-malaria treatment is as effective in treating seriously ill children as the standard regimen, according to new research.
Penicillin doses for children should be reviewed, say experts
A team of scientists and clinicians, led by researchers at King’s College London and St George’s, University of London, are calling for a review of penicillin dosing guidelines for children, that have remained unchanged for nearly 50 years.
Ultraviolet rays believed to prevent chickenpox spreading
Ultraviolet rays help prevent the spread of chickenpox, meaning people in milder climates are more at risk of catching the disease, according to new research.
St George’s medical training partnership with Cyprus given offical launch
The St George’s medical programme at the University of Nicosia has been launched officially with an inauguration ceremony in Cyprus. The ceremony took place at the hi-tech new medical school at Nicosia, where graduate-entry medical students are now being taught using the programme developed at St George's.
Scientists discover new gene that increases the risk of stroke
A genetic variant that increases the risk of a common type of stroke has been identified by scientists in a study published online in Nature Genetics
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