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How WhatsApp can help with prostate cancer detection and diagnosis

12 September 2024

WhatsApp could provide a way to engage black men in Butetown and Grangetown with prostate cancer risk information.

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Perimenopause linked with increased risk of bipolar and major depression

15 August 2024

Cardiff University study finds that women are over twice as likely to develop bipolar for the first time during the perimenopause, compared to before the menopause.

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Psoriasis drug shows promise for treating childhood diabetes

30 July 2024

A drug commonly used to treat psoriasis, Ustekinumab, has been found to be effective in helping to treat children and adolescents with type-1 diabetes.

Professor Julie Williams

“Hugely thankful for her vision and leadership”

3 July 2024

Professor Julie Williams, founding director of Cardiff University’s UK DRI steps down after seven years in post

Julie Williams

Award for outstanding contribution to neuroscience

1 July 2024

Professor Julie Williams awarded British Neuroscience Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience

ImmunoServ join Cardiff Medicentre

1 July 2024

The Welsh scientists that created a unique kit to test Covid-19 immunity have moved their team into Cardiff Medicentre.

Cardiff Medicentre hosts event to advance collaboration between academia and industry

24 June 2024

Academic and industry experts have been brought together to foster innovation and unlock collaborative potential.

Professor Anita Thapar

NHS England’s New ADHD Taskforce

23 May 2024

Cardiff academic co-chairs NHS England’s new ADHD Taskforce

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Azithromycin and preventing chronic lung disease in premature babies

26 April 2024

New clinical trial finds definitive answer about using azithromycin to prevent development of chronic lung disease in premature babies.

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Improved support needed for PTSD in Welsh prisons

10 April 2024

A new study finds variations in access to support for prisoners with traumatic stress in Welsh prisons