Health

We live healthier, longer lives because of UK universities. Ultrasound scans can monitor the health of babies in the womb, MRI scans can see inside our bodies and portable defibrillators give us a second chance of life after a heart attack. Have a look at some of these health-related breakthroughs...

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

The world's first full body MRI scanner

A professor at the University of Aberdeen made breakthroughs leading to the MRI scanner.

Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University

Creation of Vision Loss Expert Group

The Vision Loss Expert Group (VLEG) carries out important global research into blindness and MSVI (moderate…

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

Improving liver transplants

A new form of technology is revolutionising liver transplants and saving lives.

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

Revolutionising the treatment of hip arthritis

The Orthopaedic Research Institute has improved the quality of healthcare in Dorset and beyond.

University of Bradford

University of Bradford

Improving lives affected by dementia

The development of person-centred research is influencing policy and practice in dementia care worldwide.

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Combined research and product design to improve service for breast cancer patients

Research and product design have been combined at Cardiff Metropolitan to help breast cancer patients.

Edinburgh Napier

Edinburgh Napier

Research into the benefits of staying active after cancer diagnosis

The benefits of staying active after being diagnosed with cancer are being researched by Edinburgh Napier.

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

Enabling cancer survivors to have children

New procedures for freezing ovarian tissue could help cancer survivors still be able to have children.

University of Exeter

University of Exeter

The Exeter Hip

Hip replacement operations have been revolutionised with a new kind of implant - the Exeter hip.

University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

The ultrasound scan

The development of the prototype for ultrasound paved the way for medical diagnostics.

Hartpury University

Hartpury University

Research into disease risk in pets’ water bowls

Researchers at Hartpury have discovered that life-threatening bacteria thrives in pets’ water bowls

University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield

Cancer treatment breakthrough

A potentially revolutionary cancer treatment is being developed at the University of Huddersfield.

Keele University

Keele University

Treating lower back pain

Back pain could be a thing of the past thanks to research at Keele University.

University of Kent

University of Kent

Improving the health of vegetarians and vegans

Research is being carried out into improving the diets of vegetarians and vegans with vitamin B12 in plants.

University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln

Relieving the pressures on the NHS through better training

Ambulance staff are being trained to improve pre-hospital care for patients.

University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

Rotavirus vaccine

Research has played a key role in the development and introduction of the rotavirus vaccine.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Responding to global disease outbreaks

LSHTM is at the forefront of responding to disease outbreaks and global health emergencies around the world.

Middlesex University

Middlesex University

Care robots for the elderly

Robots could soon care for elderly people thanks to research from Middlesex University.

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

New diet to reverse Type 2 diabetes

A new diet could be the answer to reversing Type-2 diabetes.

University of Northampton

University of Northampton

Maintaining high NHS standards

The clinical skills of nurses and midwives are being assessed to ensure care is the best it can be.

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

Development of MRI scanner

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was first developed at the University of Nottingham.

Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University

Improving the accuracy of pre-natal screening

Research provided pre-natal diagnostic and screening tests which are used worldwide in clinical practice.

University of Oxford

University of Oxford

Development of penicillin drug

Oxford scientists developed penicillin into a infection-battling drug.

Queen Margaret University

Queen Margaret University

Improving speech therapy

Pioneering new techniques are helping children to improve their speech.

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Invention of the portable defibrillator

A professor at Queen's University Belfast invented the portable defibrillator in 1965.

Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow School of Art

The ultrasound scan

The design of the diagnostics obstetrics ultrasound by the Glasgow School of Art has been hugely significant…

Scotland's Rural College

Scotland's Rural College

Improving mental health support for rural communities

People suffering with poor mental health in rural areas are being connected with beneficial services.

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Bras to aid breast cancer patients

Radiotherapy is more dignified thanks to the invention of a specially designed bra.

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

First use of penicillin as a therapy

The first documented use of penicillin as a therapy was in Sheffield in 1930.

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

Improving patient hydration in hospital

A simple change could help hospital patients who are having their fluids monitored.

St George's, University of London

St George's, University of London

Reducing cardiac deaths among young people

Work to reduce cardiac deaths among young people is being done alongside CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).

University of Stirling

University of Stirling

Changing tobacco advertising to reduce the number of smokers

Research has led to the change of tobacco product packaging to reduce the number of smokers.

Swansea University

Swansea University

Using bacteria to treat cancer

Research at Swansea University Medical School is working on new, better types of cancer treatments.

University College London

University College London

Breakthrough treatments for leukaemia and aggressive cancers

Ground-breaking research has revolutionised the treatment of leukaemia and other aggressive cancers.

University of West London

University of West London

Meeting the needs of the NHS

The staffing needs of the NHS in West London are met thanks to the training of nurses and midwives.

University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland

Improving dementia care

A programme delivered by the UWS and Alzheimer Scotland is training carers for people with dementia.

University of York

University of York

Economic research to inform spending and investment

Research into the effectiveness of our health services is helping guide major spending decisions.