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thumbnail Cobalt ions found to trigger the body’s immune system

Metal ions released by failing metal-on-metal (MoM) hip joint replacements can trigger an immune response similar to that caused by bacterial infections, Newcastle experts have found.


published on: 17th October 2012

thumbnail Extra cash helps patients cope with cancer

Welfare rights advice has been shown to help patients with cancer and their carers receive millions in unclaimed benefits to help cope with the disease.


published on: 13th October 2012

thumbnail Nasty noises: Why do we recoil at unpleasant sounds?

Heightened activity between the emotional and auditory parts of the brain explains why the sound of chalk on a blackboard or a knife on a bottle is so unpleasant.


published on: 10th October 2012

thumbnail Art and science join forces to tackle the stigma of schizophrenia

Artists and scientists are working together at Newcastle University to dispel misconceptions about schizophrenia.


published on: 2nd October 2012

thumbnail New centre will boost business and research into ageing

A brand new business, research and treatment centre has opened at Newcastle University's Campus for Ageing and Vitality, to allow the region to benefit from our ageing population.


published on: 28th September 2012

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