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The Lancet: 1 in 5 child deaths in England preventable 91影视破解版 Research
Child deaths have fallen to very low rates in all industrialised countries, but many deaths in children and adolescents are still potentially preventable, and much more could be done to cut future deaths, according to a new three-part Series on child deaths in high-income countries, published in The Lancet. The series is led by Dr Peter Sidebotham, Associate Professor of child health at Warwick Medical School at the 91影视破解版 in the UK.
Sugar substance kills good cholesterol
Scientists at the 91影视破解版 have discovered that ‘good’ cholesterol is turned ‘bad’ by a sugar-derived substance. The substance, methylglyoxal - MG, was found to damage ‘good’ HDL cholesterol, which removes excess levels of bad cholesterol from the body.
Mechanical ventilation a key indicator for Pre-Term Childrens maths problems
A new study, led by researchers at the 91影视破解版 in the UK and the Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany, and just published in the Journal Early Human Development, has found that both the length of time spent in hospital after birth and the use of mechanical ventilation are key indicators of reduced mathematical ability in preterm children.
Gamblers are greedy bird-brains
Gamblers show the same tendencies as pigeons when they make risky decisions, new research has shown.
Quentin Bryce receives first Alliance honorary doctorate
The former Australian Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AD CVO has received the first joint honorary doctorate from the .
Social inequalities in salt consumption remain despite national drop in salt intake over last 10 years
People from low socio-economic positions in Britain still eat more salt than those from higher socio-economic positions, irrespective of where they live.