St George’s, University of London provides course model for Cyprus’s first medical degree
St George’s, University of London has joined forces with the University of Nicosia, Cyprus’s biggest private university, to launch the first Cypriot medical training programme.
New St George's NHS Trust nursing director endorses move to graduate-only profession at university conference
Speaking at a conference organised by SGUL and Kingston University's joint Faculty, the new nursing director at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust has backed the move for all new nurses to have degrees.
New Baroness highlights European drive to improve care for children and young people with intellectual disabilities
Disability psychiatry expert Professor the Baroness Hollins used her maiden speech at the House of Lords today to outline a new European agreement to improve the welfare of children and young people with intellectual disabilities.
Kingston and St George’s appoint new professor to improve healthcare for older people
One of the country’s leading social scientists, Ann Bowling, has been appointed professor of health care for older adults at the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, run jointly by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.
Fat measure BMI underestimates body fat in UK South Asian children
South Asian children living in the UK have higher average levels of body fat than white European and black African Caribbean children in the UK.
New guide for predicting cancer patient survival time
Scientists have created a new way of predicting how long terminally ill cancer patients have to live, and the guide could be used with mobile phone technology.
Mobile phones could be the key to better STI diagnosis
Mobile phones could revolutionise the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by using new technology to give instant results and recommend treatment options.
Scientists are investigating a possible link between women's menstrual periods and ovarian cancer
Dr Tanya Shaw and her team at St George's, University of London are using funding from the Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) to investigate the damage caused to ovarian tissue when an egg is released and how it is then repaired.
Director of The Wellcome Trust to deliver SGUL public lecture
Director of The Wellcome Trust, Sir Mark Walport, will deliver this year’s Jenner Lecture on 4 November 2010.
New gene mutation reveals new cause of rare neurological diseases
Scientists have discovered a new cause of spastic ataxia, and believe this cause is also a trigger for other mitochondrial diseases – neurological disorders that can lead to serious coordination, growth, visual, speech, and muscle defects.
Professor Sheila Hollins appointed to the House of Lords
Sheila Hollins, professor of psychiatry of learning disability at St George’s, University of London, has been appointed to the House of Lords – the UK parliament’s upper chamber – and awarded the title of Baroness. The accolade recognises her contribution to learning disability and mental health in the UK.
Largest genetic study of asthma points towards better treatments
Asthma researchers have identified seven genetic variants that greatly increase the risk of developing the condition, and their findings could lead to better treatments.
Man’s best friend keeps children on the move
Children whose families own dogs are more active than those without, according to new research.
International nursing conference marks centenary of Florence Nightingale’s death
One of the largest international conferences on the history of nursing is being organised by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London, marking the centenary of Florence Nightingale’s death.
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.
St George’s HIV expert praises breakthrough of new anti-infection gel
The success of a new anti-HIV gel in trials has been hailed as a “major advancement” by one of the world’s leading experts, Professor Robin Shattock of St George’s, University of London.
St George’s honours class of 2010
Hundreds of students have graduated from St George’s, University of London and will now take their places amongst the next generation of doctors, scientists and healthcare professionals.
St George’s appoints new professor to help drive forward research into heart disease prevention
Professor Kausik Ray has been appointed professor of cardiovascular disease prevention St George's, University of London.
Research shows statins are overall safe but raises questions over their wider use in preventing deaths
The use of statins – a class of drugs taken to combat high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke – in patients without prior history of heart disease are only of modest benefit in preventing deaths when taken in the short-term. These are the findings of the largest study of its type to date.
Lecturer investigates hormonal link to ‘sympathy pregnancies’ in men
New dads – did you cry when your baby was born and have you been feeling irritable and stressed? It may be all down to your hormones.
St George’s infection expert calls for better farm rules in government E.coli investigation
Children’s farms should follow tougher guidelines to protect people, says the St George’s, University of London infection expert leading an investigation into a major E.coli outbreak.
St George’s professor demands action on increased prescription drug abuse
The rapid global spread of prescription drug addiction must be dealt with immediately, according to the head of the International Centre for Drug Policy at St George’s, University of London.
St George’s supports campaign to have Jenner's statue restored to Trafalgar Square
St George’s, University of London is backing a campaign to restore the statue of legendary former doctor and scourge of smallpox Edward Jenner to its original spot in Trafalgar Square.
St George's professor named president of United Nations drug control unit
St George’s, University of London professor Hamid Ghodse has been elected president of the global drug law body the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB).
New genetic link shows vitiligo could reduce risk of skin cancer
People with the skin pigmentation disorder vitiligo may have less risk of developing life-threatening malignant melanoma.
Annual Chlamydia screening may not protect women from pelvic inflammatory disease
It is unlikely that single screening for chlamydia will prevent women developing pelvic inflammatory disease in the following year, according to research published today.
Written word could provide Alzheimer's revelations
Neurologists at St George’s, University of London are conducting a study to investigate how Alzheimer’s Disease affects the written language of those with the condition
St George's professor leads call for car smoking ban
St George’s pregnancy expert Professor Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran has joined a group of the country’s top doctors to call for a ban on smoking in cars.
St George's expert leads drive to improve children's nutrition
St George’s child nutrition expert Dr Anthony Williams is heading a new government scheme to improve the nutrition of toddlers in England.
Genetically engineered tobacco plant cleans up environmental toxin
Researchers find that a new strain of tobacco plant can make antibodies to toxic pond scum that affects humans, livestock and wildlife
Student doctors to deliver vital healthcare to remote communities in South Asia
A group of trainee medics is preparing to visit Nepal to provide essential medical care to poor rural communities.
St George’s researchers issue ecstasy death warning to young, healthy people
Ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other drugs such as crystal meth and speed according to researchers, who described their findings as a "concern"
Ministers visit St George’s as the government launches a new drive to widen access to university
The Prime Minister was amongst a group of ministers who visited St George’s, University of London to speak with medical students about their education and aspirations. The visit was shortly after the government announced a series of measures to promote the aspirations of young people from all backgrounds and put social mobility at the heart of plans for economic growth.
New collaboration to improve healthcare delivery and education
St George’s, University of London is part of a collaboration of NHS, education and social care organisations to form major new government-funded network that aims to improve healthcare delivery and education in the South London.
Fully funded Master’s degree for health professionals
Health professionals in England have the opportunity to advance their careers with a fully funded postgraduate degree at the joint Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, run by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.
St George’s researchers issue ecstasy death warning to young, healthy people
Ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other drugs such as crystal meth and speed according to researchers, who described their findings as a "concern"
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