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Pioneering technique could unlock targeted treatments for cancer
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Leicester researchers have described application of a pioneering chemical technique which could unlock ground-breaking new treatments for cancer...
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Study sheds light on how COVID-19 and blood glucose levels increase in-hospital cardiovascular and renal problems
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People admitted to hospital with COVID-19 are more at risk of developing cardiovascular and renal complications if they have low or high blood...
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Major donation to enhance life-changing kidney research at Leicester
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Pioneering research by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ into chronic kidney disease has received a major boost on World Kidney Day following a generous...
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Five year study reveals “unacceptable†inequalities in stillbirth rates between Black, Asian and White babies
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Researchers say around 1,800 stillbirths could have been prevented between 2014 and 2019 if ethnic inequalities did not exist - a 12%...
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Research aims to improve sleep for people with dementia
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Leicester expertise in behavioural science will feed into a research programme helping to find new ways of supporting people with dementia who...
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Obesity ‘accelerates’ COVID-19 mortality risk amongst ethnic minorities
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A stronger association exists between deaths from COVID-19 and obesity in people of Black, South Asian and other ethnic minority groups than in...
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Barça publish Leicester physio expertise
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An international expert in Achilles and calf injuries from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ has contributed to a new guide published by FC Barcelona.
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Leicester team to feature on University Challenge Christmas series
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A celebrity team of Leicester graduates will look to channel the winners of the first-ever series of University Challenge for a special Christmas...
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People with Long-COVID after hospitalisation face limited recovery after one year
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People who were hospitalised with COVID-19 and continued to experience symptoms at five months show limited further recovery one year after...
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New Medical Schools Council report highlights Leicester’s COVID-19 research
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The real-world impact of Leicester research into COVID-19 and its effects has been commended by the Medical Schools Council.