March 2009 coverage
2 April 2009 - Times Higher Education
The NIHR's Health Technology Assessment programme produces independent research information on the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide or receive National Health Service care. Listed here are the November 2008-January 2009 research grants awards.
Public health minister opens Southampton-based research management centre
March 2009 - Science Park News
The Rt Hon Dawn Primarolo MP, Minister of State for Public Health, and Professor Sally C Davies, Director General of Research and Development, have today visited the University of Southampton Science Park to open a new research management centre.
Can Maggots be medicinal for leg ulcers?
23 March 2009 - The Guardian
Maggots may make your skin crawl, but they might also help it to heal.
Scientists trial device to treat chemotherapy-related nausea
23 March 2009 - Genetic Engineering News
Trials to test acupressure wrist bands as a drug-free alternative for chemotherapy-related nausea are to take place at the University of Liverpool.
Scientists trial device to treat chemotherapy-related nausea
23 March 2009 - News-Medical.Net
Trials to test acupressure wrist bands as a drug-free alternative for chemotherapy-related nausea are to take place at the University of Liverpool.
Trial device treats chemotherapy-related nausea
23 March 2009 - EmaxHealth
Trials to test acupressure wrist bands as a drug-free alternative for chemotherapy-related nausea are to take place at the University of Liverpool.
Maggots 'clean ulcers' quickly
23 March 2009 - nursingtimes.net
Maggots are in the news this week. Newspapers have taken slightly different angles on a study into the use of larval therapy for leg ulcers.
Maggots 'clean ulcers' quickly
21 March 2009 - Crossgates Today
Maggots are in the news today. Newspapers have taken slightly different angles on a study into the use of larval therapy for leg ulcers. The Daily Telegraph reported that "maggots are as successful at treating leg ulcers as standard dressings".
Maggot therapy hope 'premature'
20 March 2009 - BBC News
Maggots may not have the miracle healing properties that have been claimed, a UK study suggests.
When it comes to wound healing, the maggot cleans up
20 March 2009 - Times Online
Flesh-eating maggots and blood sucking leeches might be considered more medieval than modern, but if you want a wound treated with maximum efficiency, few therapies can compete with 200 million years of evolution.
Larval therapy for leg ulcers (VenUS II): randomised controlled trial
19 March 2009 - BMJ
To compare the clinical effectiveness of larval therapy with a standard debridement technique (hydrogel) for sloughy or necrotic leg ulcers.
Research trial appeal for pregnant smokers
6 March 2009 - Media-Newswire.com
Mums-to-be across the East Midlands are being invited to take part in research that aims to establish whether nicotine patches are safe and effective for pregnant smokers. Around 750 women have already signed up for the 1.3 million Smoking, Nicotine and Pregnancy ( SNAP ) trial but a further 300 participants are being sought by the researchers in The University of Nottingham's Division of Primary Care.
Research trial call for pregant smokers
5 March 2009 - News-Medical.Net
Mums-to-be across the East Midlands are being invited to take part in research that aims to establish whether nicotine patches are safe and effective for pregnant smokers.
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