Glasgow Caledonian University Professor in Ageing and Health Dawn Skelton was one of the experts behind new data predicting that the number of falls among older adults could increase due to…
Ageing expert behind new data predicting falls rise in older people as a result of COVID-19 lockdown
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
Ageing expert behind new data predicting falls rise in older people as a result of COVID-19 lockdown
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
Huge congratulations to Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Honorary Professor Nicola Steedman who has just been appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer by the Scottish Government. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said he…
Read More GCU Honorary Professor Nicola Steedman clinches top government health job
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
A Glasgow Caledonian University sexual health and blood borne viruses doctoral student has won a prestigious American STD Association (ASTDA) Award for his research presentation at a worldwide conference. Congratulations…
Read More Major international accolade for sexual health and blood borne viruses PhD student
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
Scientists have revealed a new method of delivering hepatitis C testing and treatment to people who inject drugs which will help bring the world a step closer to eliminating the…
Read More Scientists reveal blueprint for getting hepatitis C treatment to people who inject drugs
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
A world-leading study led by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has revealed for the first time the full impact of hospital associated infections (HAIs) on patients and cost to NHS Scotland.…
Read More Hospital infections cost NHS Scotland £46 million each year
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
A new world-wide study has found that large alcohol labelling using negative health warnings similar to that used on cigarette packets could help people change their drinking habits. Researchers are…
Read More Researchers call for mandatory health warnings on alcohol labels
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
A new study has been launched to find out whether family carers of adults with learning difficulties in Scotland find pulse oximeters useful for monitoring respiratory health. Principal investigator Dr…
Read More Research launched into respiratory health of adults with learning difficulties
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
Dr Val Ness joins the Common Good Podcast to discuss her research into the behaviour of nurse independent practitioners (NIPs) and why two-third feel under pressure to prescribe antibiotics, even…
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
GCU health services researcher Dr Nicola Roberts has written a blog about the experiences of frontline respiratory nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The blog entitled ‘The experiences of nurses working with respiratory…
Read More Experiences of frontline nurses highlighted in health researcher’s blog
Published 28/06/2022 by km1
Social work scientists at Glasgow Caledonian University have organised a unique online event crossing three time zones and involving experts from around the world. The ‘What social work does the…
Read More Social work scientists look to the future with global conference
