Research focus
The ‘Angelina Jolie effect’
Three studies evaluating the effect of the film star’s disclosure that she was a carrier of...
28 Dec 2017
Tattoos and piercings
Three recent studies identify the affects tattoos and body piercings have on the nursing...
27 Oct 2017
Mindfulness
Three studies on mindfulness-based therapy, recommended for depression management and other...
22 Sep 2017
Music festivals and public health
Three recent summaries analyse the effects music festivals, such as Glastonbury, have on...
13 Jul 2017
Depression and stroke
Three studies investigate the association between stroke and depression following the Stroke...
04 Jul 2017
Physician associates
Three recent studies have looked at the use of physician associates, which have been used...
30 May 2017
Research focus: sugar consumption
Childhood obesity and dental caries are major public health issues in the UK associated with...
28 Apr 2017
Research focus: E-cigarettes
In recent years e-cigarette use has increased significantly and may be seen as a safer...
31 Mar 2017
Research Focus: Air Pollution
There is increasing evidence that air pollution increases the risk of respiratory, cardiac...
31 Jan 2017
Research focus: the transition from child to adult care
This digest summarises three studies that seek to explore or prevent the gap between child...
01 Dec 2016
Research focus: green spaces
People are becoming increasingly aware of the positive impact that access to open spaces and...
28 Oct 2016
Research focus: Scoliosis and spinal surgery in adolescence
We look at three recent studies on a specific topic.
23 Sep 2016