BMI outdated for measuring childhood obesity, Bristol study says
Researchers who have studied thousands of children suggest a new measure could be more accurate. Source link
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Strep A: University of Bristol study to aid hopes of vaccine
It is hoped the study will aid the development of a vaccine against the infection. Source link
Bristol Spire Hospital widens investigation into mesh surgeon
The private Spire hospital widens its review of mesh surgeon Tony Dixon’s operations. Source link
Mesh bowel patients call for publication of Bristol Spire Hospital report
People whose lives were damaged by surgery say they are still waiting to see an official report. Source link
Device developed in Bristol offers ‘revolution’ in hormone understanding
Scientists say the new device spots early signs of disorders caused by dysfunctional stress hormones. Source link
Bristol study into ‘shaken baby’ syndrome advice
A university is researching if giving new parents safety tips reduces incidents of the syndrome. Source link
Bristol scientists develop quicker way to detect papilloedema
Papilloedema begins with pressure in the head and can be the first sign of a tumour. Source link
Bristol family face ‘race against time’ to save blind boy’s hearing
A family fear a 10-year-old may slip into a world of “silent darkness” if his hearing loss worsens. Source link
Bristol NHS Trust finds 200 patients harmed by mesh bowel surgery
Asked why the trust did not respond to the concerns in 2013, North Bristol Trust Medical Director Dr Tim Whittlestone said: “They were looked into, and considered, but it was the patient concerns and the themes of the patient concerns that alerted us to a possible problem with the case selection of patients undergoing mesh … Read more