May 2009 coverage

Study into tooth decay in Scottish children

30 May 2009 - STV

A new study to look at the different ways tooth decay in children is treated is to be launched.

Research assesses the benefits of different ways of treating tooth decay in children

20 May 2009 - Medical News Today

New research commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme will assess the benefits of different methods of managing tooth decay in childrens's teeth.

Blood pressure drugs reduce heart attack and stroke risk regardless of raised blood pressure

20 May 2009 - Telegraph

A review of studies found that people that blood pressure drugs reduced the risk of a heart attack and stroke even in people whose blood pressure was not raised to start with.

Blood pressure pill action urged

19 May 2009 - BBC News

Epidemiology expert Professor Malcolm Law said blood pressure drugs cut the risk of heart attack and stroke even for those with normal blood pressure.

Salford scientists trial device to beat chemo-nausea

4 May 2009 - Salford Online

Trials to test acupressure wrist bands as a drug-free alternative for chemotherapy-related nausea are to take place at the University of Liverpool, in association with Salford University.

Drugs 'can help mild depression'

2 May 2009 - BBC News

Antidepressants can help mild to moderate depression and should not just be used in bad cases, researchers say.


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