New report reveals lack of mental health support for skin disease patients

The vast majority of skin disease patients feel their condition affects their mental health and many struggle to access appropriate treatment, according to a new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Skin. Cardiff University reports five hundred patients with a range of skin conditions were surveyed in March and April of this year, along … Continue reading New report reveals lack of mental health support for skin disease patients

Project looks at how face masks affect communication

The Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David is part of a collaborative team helping to understand the benefits of clear face masks in preventing barriers to communication between health care staff and patients. The use of face masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted patients who are … Continue reading Project looks at how face masks affect communication

Playing with dolls activates the brain regions associated with empathy and social skills

A team of researchers from Cardiff University has used neuroscience for the first time to explore the impact doll play has on children. In an eighteen month study, the team monitored the brain activity of thirty three children, aged between four and eight, as they played with dolls. Cardiff University reports they found that doll … Continue reading Playing with dolls activates the brain regions associated with empathy and social skills

Smoking and obesity could increase the risk of severe coronavirus and sepsis

An international team of scientists has identified genetic evidence that suggests both smoking and obesity can increase the risk of severe Covid-19. The researchers also found the same was true for the risk of developing sepsis, a dangerous inflammatory response faced by many patients with other infections. The findings, published in Circulation, highlight that stopping … Continue reading Smoking and obesity could increase the risk of severe coronavirus and sepsis

Help with groundbreaking research to find ways of recovery from coronavirus

Researchers exploring a new method to help people recover from Covid-19, using breathing exercises and a handheld device, are looking for volunteers who have had coronavirus to help them test it. The work could benefit patients and ease the strain on the NHS. More people are now surviving Covid-19. However, patients who are recovering talk … Continue reading Help with groundbreaking research to find ways of recovery from coronavirus

Accelerate supports the development of safer VR experiences in healthcare

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) and Cardiff University’s Clinical Innovation Accelerator (CIA) are collaborating with Rescape Innovation Ltd to improve the safe deployment of virtual reality for health care staff and patients. Rescape Innovation are pioneering the use of VR in healthcare to reduce pain, anxiety and improve … Continue reading Accelerate supports the development of safer VR experiences in healthcare

Welsh made ventilator trialled in Bangladesh

A new Covid-19 ventilator, designed and built in Carmarthenshire, is being trialled on patients in Bangladesh. The BBC reports initial results from clinical trials in Dhaka have been described as “very encouraging”. We reported in March how consultant anaesthetist Dr Rhys Thomas and engineer Maurice Clarke from Ammanford built the Emergency Covid-19 C-PAP device prototype … Continue reading Welsh made ventilator trialled in Bangladesh

Crab shells could protect NHS staff from coronavirus

A material derived from waste crab shells is being tested for use as a virucide for use on PPE and other medical devices. Bangor University reports its experts are working Pwllheli based Pennotec (Pennog Limited) to develop a unique coating which has long lasting virus destroying properties. The BBC reports the crab shells providing the … Continue reading Crab shells could protect NHS staff from coronavirus

Study focussing on the best way to handle 999 calls from coronavirus patients

A new Swansea University study examining the best way for ambulance services to deal with suspected Covid-19 999 calls has just won major funding support. Covid-19 is new and unpredictable for communities and individuals. The number of emergency ambulance calls related to Covid-19 increased enormously at points during the coronavirus pandemic. In some areas the … Continue reading Study focussing on the best way to handle 999 calls from coronavirus patients

Agreement between Cardiff University and Cytox to tackle Alzheimer’s disease

Cardiff University has signed an agreement with Cytox to help the company develop a genetic risk assessment tool for Alzheimer’s disease. Cardiff University says under the licence Cytox will access its IP regarding polygenic risk scoring algorithms for predicting the future onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Cytox will gain exclusive commercialisation rights to IP and know … Continue reading Agreement between Cardiff University and Cytox to tackle Alzheimer’s disease

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