Concussion more likely than not after 25 rugby matches
Concussion has become such a problem that researchers have now found players are more likely than not to sustain a concussion after twenty five matches in a single season. This rate, which came from an analysis of the 2015/16 rugby union data, was three times higher than the second most frequent injury, thigh haematoma (dead … Continue reading Concussion more likely than not after 25 rugby matches
New cancer treatment in the form of a mouth spray
Cardiff Metropolitan University has been instrumental in the development of a new anti-cancer agent that has the potential to offer a novel and valuable first in class treatment option for cancer. Cardiff Metropolitan University reports the global IP, which relates to the anti-thrombotic agent anagrelide, was recently acquired by SUDA Ltd, a leader in oro-mucosal … Continue reading New cancer treatment in the form of a mouth spray
Grant secured to design innovative sterilising device
Cardiff Metropolitan University has secured a grant to design an innovative sterilising device for medical equipment. Cardiff Metropolitan University report they have successfully secured funding to support an interdisciplinary collaboration arising from the Welsh Crucible programme that looks at the design and development of an innovative sterilising device for venous access ports (VAPs). The interdisciplinary … Continue reading Grant secured to design innovative sterilising device
Cardiff Met launches stroke research hub
As part of the Welsh Government’s five year strategy to tackle stroke and its often devastating effects, Cardiff Metropolitan University has launched Stroke Hub Wales (SHW), a resource facility that will support and coordinate research, innovation and education programmes across Wales. Strokes are one of the top three causes of death and the leading cause … Continue reading Cardiff Met launches stroke research hub
Trauma packs will save lives on Namibian roads
Trauma packs developed by Professor Judith Hall of Cardiff University and colleagues from Cardiff Metropolitan University will be used to tackle the extremely high death rates on roads in Namibia (MediWales, 2016). The Medical Research Council Public Health Intervention Development Scheme, which supports interventions addressing an important global or UK public health issue, is providing … Continue reading Trauma packs will save lives on Namibian roads
