Stronger and higher dose opioids linked to greater all-cause mortality risk

Pharmacology - Nov 6
Pharmacology

A new international study spanning the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada has revealed important insights into the risks associated with prescribed opioid use for noncancer pain. The research, led by researchers at The University of Manchester and McGill University in Canada which analysed over 1 million patients newly initiated on opioids, found prescription of strong opioids was associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to taking codeine.

Health - Nov 5

’We were frontline workers in the community’ - study finds pandemic contribution from voluntary sector is ’under-valued’

Health

A study has found that the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector played a 'crucial' role supporting Greater Manchester communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine r

Oxford space lab experiment heads to International Space Station

Astronomy & Space

The first human tissue samples from Oxford's Space Innovation Lab (SIL) have been launched and are on their way to the International Space Station, where they will be used to study the effects of space microgravity on the human ageing process.

Pharmacology - Nov 5

Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing

Pharmacology

Researchers have found a new way to use biocatalysis to improve the production of critical raw materials required for essential drugs, making the process quicker, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.

Health - Nov 5

Glasgow’s tuberculosis mass screening campaign changed the trajectory of the epidemic

New analysis by the University of Glasgow has revealed that the city's mass tuberculosis screening in 1957 prevented 4,600 cases of tuberculosis in the six years after the campaign.

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