College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

£1000: the cost of delivering a Type 2 diabetes remission programme in the NHS

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:06:00 GMT

A new study suggests rolling out a Type 2 diabetes remission programme in the NHS could cost around £1,067 per participant in its first year – or, factoring in the likelihood of success, £2,564 for each case of remission. Researchers say findings ‘make the case for shifting resources to offer remission’ in the future.

Scientists break new ground in potential treatment of common form of leukaemia

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:51:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered a potential combination therapy for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), the most common form of leukaemia in the Western world, diagnosed in more than 3,500 people in the UK each year.

Grant of over £1m awarded to study impact of the loss of darkness on wildlife

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:01:00 GMT

A team of researchers at the University of Glasgow have been awarded a grant of over £1m to study the impact of the loss of the night on animals that are subjected to the increased light at night that occurs in urban areas throughout the world.

Reduction in the legal blood alcohol limit has had no impact on number of road traffic accidents

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 23:30:00 GMT

The lowering of the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland has had no impact on the number of road traffic accidents, a new study has found.

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak appointed to Scottish Science Advisory Council

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:30:00 GMT

University of Glasgow Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak is named as one of the experts appointed to advise the Scottish Government.

Childhood leukaemia distinct from adult disease

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists have identified and modelled a distinct biology for paediatric acute myeloid leukaemia, one of the major causes of death in children.‌

People with diabetes are more at risk of heart failure

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:05:00 GMT

Researchers have found that incidence of heart failure was around two-fold higher in people with diabetes.

Dialysis patients at risk of progressive brain injury

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:05:00 GMT

Kidney dialysis can cause short-term ‘cerebral stunning’ and may be associated with progressive brain injury in those who receive the treatment for many years. For many patients with kidney failure awaiting a kidney transplant or those not suitable for a transplant, dialysis is a life-saving treatment.

Scientists find clue to ecosystem recovery after pollution

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:05:00 GMT

Scientists have discovered a fish species which significantly evolved and expanded its ecological toolset, after an effort was made to reduce pollution in its ecosystem.

Soil bacteria provide a promising E. coli treatment

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:05:00 GMT

E. coli, the notorious bug associated with severe food poisoning and usually caught from undercooked meat, is a common concern for anyone cooking over the festive period.

Treatment could offer hope for brain bleeding and stroke

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:01:00 GMT

A drug treatment, already approved for use in patients, could offer new hope for some patients with brain bleeding and strokes.

UofG and Golden Jubilee Foundation sign MOU

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:36:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and the Golden Jubilee Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further strengthen their relationship in medical science.

£15m new Artificial Intelligence centre for Scotland to innovate and transform healthcare

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Scotland is to have its own £15.8m artificial intelligence health research centre, which promises to enable better patient diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.

Machine learning tool can predict viral reservoirs in the animal kingdom

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:05:00 GMT

Many deadly and newly emerging viruses like Ebola and Zika circulate in wild animal and insect communities long before spreading to humans and causing severe disease. However, finding these natural virus hosts – which could help prevent the spread to humans – currently poses an enormous challenge for scientists.

Gut microbiota health linked to bacterial infections

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:00:00 BST

The health and balance of the gut microbiota is important in the progression of a bacterial infection, according to new research.

Scientific breakthrough could explain how superbugs rapidly evolve

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 19:01:00 BST

A scientific breakthrough has revealed a new way that bacteria evolves, thought to be at least 1,000 times more efficient than any currently known mechanism. The insights will help scientists to better understand how superbugs can rapidly evolve and become increasingly antibiotic resistant.

Drug reduces cardiovascular events in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:00:00 BST

New research presented at this year’s annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and published in The Lancet shows that treatment with albiglutide (a type of drug called a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist) results in fewer cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes and existing cardiovascular disease than treatment with placebo.

First Minister leads historic summit on Precision Medicine

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:22:00 BST

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, led an historic summit on Precision Medicine.

Regulator protein key to malaria parasite’s lifecycle

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 16:01:00 BST

Malaria remains a significant threat to human health with approximately 216 million cases annually and over 400,000 deaths worldwide.

Cabinet Secretary visits Imaging Centre of Excellence

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:26:00 BST

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport Jeane Freeman MSP visited the Imaging Centre of Excellence at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Thursday 30 August.

Scientists identify why some kidney transplants don’t work

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:20:00 BST

Scientists have discovered a ‘molecular signature’ for the allostatic load – or ‘wear and tear’ of kidneys – which could help clinicians understand why some kidney transplants don’t work as well as expected.

Early age of type 1 diabetes diagnosis linked to greater heart risks and shorter life expectancy, compared to later diagnosis

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:01:00 BST

Life-expectancy for individuals with younger-onset disease is on average 16 years shorter compared to people without diabetes, and 10 years shorter for those diagnosed at an older age, according to new research.

UofG and NHSGGC unite to establish the Glasgow Health Sciences Partnership

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to form the Glasgow Health Sciences Partnership (GHSP).

Minister hails 'pioneering' UofG work In Precision Medicine

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:48:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s pioneering work in Precision Medicine has been hailed by the new Scottish Government Innovation Minister Ivan McKee as playing a key role in developing Scotland’s profile internationally – while contributing to inclusive economic growth at home.

UofG launches innovative scheme to train next generation of Primary Care leaders

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:43:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is to launch an innovative scheme that will equip selected medical students with the requisite skills and experience to become the next generation of leaders of Primary Care in Scotland.

Nobel prize-winning technology reveals common herpes virus structure

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:00:00 BST

For the first time, researchers have been able to use the Nobel Prize winning technology, cryo-electron microscopy, to reveal the detailed structure of the common herpes virus.

Sociable animals will make compromises to remain with their group

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:01:00 BST

Fish will forego their own temperature preferences in order to remain part of a group, according to a new study.

£1.3M for promising new musculoskeletal treatment

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow spinout company Causeway Therapeutics has been awarded a grant of £1.3m from Innovate UK to develop a promising new treatment for a common but costly musculoskeletal problem.

Discovery of novel Malaria parasite behaviour offers new target for treatment

Wed, 23 May 2018 19:00:00 BST

Researchers have demonstrated novel parasite behaviour which offers a potential new target for malaria diagnosis and intervention.

Canon Medical joins Clinical Innovation Zone

Thu, 17 May 2018 10:12:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has welcomed new tenants, Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd, to the Clinical Innovation Zone (CIZ) at the Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus.

New treatment option for ‘wake-up’ stroke patients

Wed, 16 May 2018 11:00:00 BST

Detail revealed in MRI brain scans can help doctors accurately deduce when a stroke begins, according to new research, allowing treatment for many patients who currently cannot receive it.

Circadian rhythm disruption associated with mood disorders

Tue, 15 May 2018 23:30:00 BST

Circadian rhythms, the natural variations in our behaviour and activity throughout a 24-hour period, are known to affect everything from hormones to eating habits.

Two new MVLS professors appointed Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Fri, 11 May 2018 12:42:00 BST

Two professors from the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) have been appointed Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).

1 in 9 young adults report having attempted suicide and 1 in 6 report self-harm

Wed, 09 May 2018 08:00:00 BST

11.3% of young people report having attempted suicide and 16.2% report self-harm at some stage in their lives.

Easy-to-measure grip strength test could help predict major disease risk

Tue, 08 May 2018 00:01:00 BST

Measuring grip strength – a clinical test that is both cheap and easy to perform – could be an important way to identify people who are at high risk for a wide range of diseases.

Cancer risk in over 60s underrepresented despite high diagnosis rates

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 01:00:00 BST

Older adults are largely obscured in the media representation of cancer and cancer experience, despite over three quarters of all cancers in the UK diagnosed in those aged over 60.

New DNA screening reveals whose blood the vampire bat is drinking

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:26:00 BST

A new study co-authored by Daniel Streiker, from the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, and led by researchers from Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, describes a new DNA method to efficiently screen many vampire bat blood meal and faecal samples with a high success rate and thereby determine which animals the vampire bats have fed on blood from.

Alcohol limits in many countries should be lowered, evidence suggests

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:00:00 BST

Recommended alcohol limits in many countries should be lowered to around 100g/week for men and women, according to an analysis of data from nearly 600,000 current drinkers in 19 countries, published today in The Lancet.

Grant awarded to develop a multiplex rapid test for mastitis in cattle

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow, in partnership with Abingdon Health, has been awarded a grant by Innovate UK to develop an on-farm multiplex rapid test for mastitis in cattle.

New method lets doctors quickly assess severity of brain injuries

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:00:00 BST

A new way to rapidly assess levels of consciousness in people with head injuries could improve patient care.

World-leading human emotion research comes to Glasgow

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:00:00 BST

From the emotional burden of immigration and integration, to the science of developing emotionally intelligent social robots, understanding how and why we feel angry, joyful, or terrified can tell scientists a lot about who we are, what pushes our emotional buttons, and how emotion influences our behaviours.

Chromosomal loop signatures could identify poor drug response in arthritis

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:00:00 BST

Chromosomal loop signatures found in blood samples obtained in early rheumatoid arthritis could identify patients that will not respond adequately to ‘anchor’ drug.

UofG to play leading role in UK-wide mental health research

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is one of nine UK institutions chosen to lead in the area of mental health data science.

UofG research could help identification of new treatment target for heart patients

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:01:00 BST

A new research project at a leading Scottish university aimed at understanding how some heart conditions develop may help pave the way for the development of new treatments for these diseases.

War may not be the only threat to veterans’ limbs, finds study

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:15:00 BST

People who have served in the Armed Forces are more likely to suffer from peripheral arterial disease - clogged arteries in their legs - than people who have never been in the military, according to a study by the University of Glasgow.

Glasgow researchers identify way to overcome chemotherapy-resistant leukaemia

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:46:00 GMT

Treatment-resistance in patients with one of the most aggressive types of blood cancer may be overcome by combining a new targeted drug called venetoclax with chemotherapy, researchers at the University of Glasgow have shown.

Digestion eats into an animal’s ability to lead its group

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT

New research, led by the University of Glasgow and published today in Current Biology, found that fish who consumed a large meal had to move to the back of their swimming social group due to reduced aerobic capabilities cause by food digestion.

Study of nearly 300,000 people challenges the ‘obesity paradox’

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT

The idea that it might be possible to be overweight or obese but not at increased risk of heart disease, otherwise known as the “obesity paradox”, has been challenged by a study of nearly 300,000 people published in in the European Heart Journal.

Adhesion and grip key to the perfect climbing technique

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:09:00 GMT

Scientists researching how tree frogs climb have discovered that a unique combination of adhesion and grip gives them perfect technique.

UK team to lead innovative European prostate cancer programme

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow will lead an innovative Pan-European research training program targeting incurable prostate cancer.‌‌

Professor Sarah Cleaveland receives prestigious international award

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:58:00 GMT

Professor Cleaveland has been presented with the 2018 Mike Fisher Memorial Award.

IHW receives funding boost from The Wolfson Foundation

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 07:59:00 GMT

The Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow has been awarded £1m by The Wolfson Foundation.

Institute of Health and Wellbeing wins Gold Athena Swan Award

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

The Institute of Health and Wellbeing has been awarded a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award – the first Gold Departmental Award gained by the University.

UofG scientists test microwave system for HPV treatment

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 09:01:00 GMT

University of Glasgow are leading new tests into the viability of using an innovative, new microwave system to treat human papillomavirus (HPV).

UofG Scientists awarded £4.5m funding grant from Cancer Research UK

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow scientists are set to receive a major grant for pioneering research into cancer.

People with learning disabilities have a greater number of illnesses than previously understood

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:26:00 GMT

People with learning disabilities are suffering from a far greater number of illnesses than had been previously understood, adding to concerns that life-threatening conditions are being routinely missed.‌‌

Dr Carol Clugston to join prestigious 30% Club

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

One of the University of Glasgow’s most senior females has won a scholarship from the prestigious 30% Club.

£1.7m Innovate UK funding will help tackle silent killer that could affect one in four Scots

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Funding will help develop new treatments for the commonest cause of chronic liver disease.

Renewal project to conduct genomic studies in Africa

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Dr Annette MacLeod from the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology at the University of Glasgow has secured a $2.7 Million award from Wellcome.

Scotland to share £54m funding to transform health through data science

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:00:00 GMT

HDR UK awards £30m to six sites across the UK, including Scotland, to address challenging healthcare issues through data science.

University of Glasgow partners with Portage Pharmaceuticals

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:23:00 GMT

A new joint venture company which brings together the University of Glasgow and Portage Pharmaceuticals is aiming to develop more effectively-targeted drugs to treat chronic conditions including cancer.

£1.5m funding boost for UofG diagnostic project

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:30:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow-led project, which will develop new tests for parasitic diseases common in the developing world, has received £1.5m in funding.

Striking thermal images reveal how animals cope with changing environments

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:52:00 GMT

Thermal imaging can detect how animals are coping with their environment, avoiding the need for capture, according to new research.

UofG scientists awarded major grant to better understand brain bleeding

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:16:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have been awarded £875K from the MRC (Medical Research Council) to lead a multi-centre, international research project to better understand the cause of brain bleeding (haemorrhaging) in patients who have had a stroke.‌

First Minister hails immense potential of 'world-leading' precision medicine

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow was delighted to welcome First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital – offering an insight into one of the key sectors in which Scotland has the potential to truly lead the world.

Bacteria block transmission of Zika and Dengue viruses

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:01:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have found a bacterial strain which blocks dengue and Zika virus transmission from mosquitoes.

Massive spike in football shirt advertising by betting companies raises health concerns

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 09:42:00 GMT

There has been a massive spike in football shirt advertising by betting companies leading to public health concerns, research by the University of Glasgow and Healthy Stadia published has revealed.

Risk of adverse medication reactions to people with common lung condition

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), together with other chronic illnesses, are at greater risk of adverse medication reactions, according to a new study.

New study reveals adverse impact of both type 2 and type 1 diabetes on pregnancy outcomes

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:15:00 GMT

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) reveals that both type 2 (T2D) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) are associated with complications during pregnancy including stillbirths and emergency Caesarean sections, as well as increasing the risk of infant mortality.

16 week NHS programme can help treat type 2 diabetes

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:30:00 GMT

An inexpensive, 16-week NHS lifestyle programme aimed at patients with type 2 diabetes can help to treat the disease.

Processed meat may increase breast cancer risk

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Consumption of processed meat may increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study.