University of Newcastle NewsNewcastle University : Press ReleaseHybrid embryos statement- (Found June 19, 2008 )http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1207065299 Hybrid embryos: FAQs- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Information on research into hybrid embryos at Newcastle University.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1207063854 One in four stroke patients die within a month- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Despite advances in prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation, 20-30% of patients in the UK die within a month of having a stroke and 13% of survivors are discharged to institutional care, according to experts in this weeks British Medical Journal.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1203007957 Can Vitamin D prevent osteoarthritis ask Newcastle researchers- (Found June 19, 2008 ) People in the North East are being asked to come forward to help find out if a simple dose of Vitamin D can prevent osteoarthritis.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1203078030 Newcastle University honours 'most frightening philosopher'- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Mary Midgley, for more than 30 years one of the country's leading moral philosophers, is to receive an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree from Newcastle University, where she taught philosophy from 1962 until 1980.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1213289715 Egg sharing: Women come forward- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Fifteen women undergoing IVF treatment are to take part in a world-first scheme in Newcastle.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1199702834 Evidence of glaciation in 'super greenhouse' world- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Large ice-sheets existed on Earth about 91 million years ago, during one of the warmest periods since life began, an international team of scientists, including members from Newcastle University, has found.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1200064376 Hybrid embryo research approved- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Stem cell scientist, Dr Lyle Armstrong has been given permission to use animal eggs in research which aims to lead to the development of new therapies for debilitating human conditions such as Parkinsons Disease and strokes.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1200598218 UK Biobank opens its doors in Newcastle- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A major UK medical research initiative kicks off in the North East today, as part of a nationwide battle against a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1201020191 From research to reality- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A national Centre of Excellence has been launched to advance health research in the North East.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1201018413 |