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Life-changing results of world first blood cancer drug trial revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/life-changing-results-of-world-first-blood-cancer-drug-trial-revealed
Researchers from the University and Leicester’s Hospitals have announced a breakthrough advance in the results of the world-first clinical trial...
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Leicester receives world-class bioscience investment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/leicester-receives-world-class-bioscience-investment
Our University has been awarded over £1.5million in order to advance knowledge and understanding in three key areas that impact on health.
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Paediatric intensive care outcomes remain good despite poor staffing ratios
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/paediatric-intensive-care-outcomes-remain-good-despite-poor-staffing-ratios
Mortality rates in children’s intensive care units across the country remain very low, despite only 15% of them meeting recommended nurse staffing...
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Malaysia Airlines MH17 disaster A systems accident
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/malaysia-airlines-mh17-disaster-a-2018systems-accident2019
On 13 October 2015 the Dutch Safety Board published its Final Report into the Malaysia Airlines MH17 disaster, where a Boeing 777, carrying 298...
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Researchers take on marathon challenge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/researchers-take-on-marathon-challenge
A host of generous fundraisers from the University took part in the 13-mile Leicester Half-Marathon on 25 October to raise money for worthy causes.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 15 21 October
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-15-21-october
Dr Samantha Johnson from the Department of Health Sciences has written an article for Action Medical Research about developing a programme to help...
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Over 150 academics sign up as University experts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/over-150-academics-sign-up-as-university-experts
More than 150 Leicester academics have signed up as experts to the University's Experts Guide, helping to highlight research taking place at the...
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Project to provide vital maths support for teenagers born very prematurely
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/making-sense-of-maths-vital-support-for-teenagers-born-very-prematurely
An award-winning research team led by Dr Samantha Johnson (pictured) from the Department of Health Sciences is developing a web-based e-learning...
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 24 30 September
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-24-30-september
Dr Jon Moran from the Department of Politics and International Relations has weighed up the pros and cons of armed drones in the skies above us in...
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Study reveals new associations with lung disease and smoking behaviour
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/study-reveals-new-associations-with-lung-disease-and-smoking-behaviour
Smokers who survive their habit into old age may hold the key to better lung health for all, according to a study involving co-led by Professor...