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Research offers reassurance over multiple artery procedures for heart attack victims
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A new study led by Dr Gerry McCann, NIHR Career Development Fellow from the University and Leicester's Hospitals, has examined the effects on the...
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Signs of early heart failure revealed in patients with type 2 diabetes
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Adults with type 2 diabetes that have no history, signs or symptoms of heart problems have been shown to have severely limited exercise capacity.
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Special ceremony sees Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ celebrate its Rutland roots
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The links between the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and the county of Rutland were celebrated at a special event held in Lyddington.
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New research could help detect early signs of heart failure in diabetic patients
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New research in Leicester, which has been funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), could help understand how heart failure can develop in...
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Leading heart researchers to appear in BBC documentary
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Leading heart researchers at our University are to appear in a BBC documentary - after finding a link between red meat and heart disease.
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ researcher awarded Academy of Medical Sciences funding to unlock secrets of cellular "antenna"
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The Academy of Medical Sciences has awarded a prestigious Springboard grant to Dr Robert Mahen at the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to investigate...
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Researchers develop new genetic tool to identify people at risk of coronary heart disease
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A new genetic risk score that could help to identify individuals at risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) much earlier and potentially improve its...
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Glenfield’s Judith is first UK participant in women-only heart surgery study
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The first patient in the UK to take part in a women-only cardiac surgery research trial underwent a life-changing heart operation at University...
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Chemistry researcher joins next series of Great British Bake Off
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Dr Joshua Smalley is to be a contestant on the next series of the Great British Bake Off.
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Cardiology expert receives top award from city council
/news/2026/february/nilesh-samani-civic-award-leicester
Leicester University Cardiology expert Professor Sir Nilesh Samani has today been presented with a City of Leicester Civic Award in honour of his...