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Scientists investigate if red grape chemical can keep bowel cancer at bay
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/karen-brown
Trial led by University of Leicester scientists is giving participants resveratrol as a potential prevention drug for bowel cancer.
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University marks Prematurity Awareness Month by encouraging schools to take up the Prem Aware Award to support children born early
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/prematuritymonth
Research undertaken by experts from the University of Leicester is helping to support parents and teachers of children born prematurely
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New research study launches to improve pressure injury care for children with dark skin tones in hospitals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/pressure-injuries
Researchers at the University of Leicester (UoL) are leading a clinical research study aimed at preventing pressure injuries in children and young...
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New app launched to support estimated 175,000 people in the UK with Lynch Syndrome
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/lynch-syndrome
A new app has been launched with the help of the University of Leicester, to help people living with Lynch Syndrome to monitor and manage their...
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Archaeologists identify changes to human bone following introduction of tobacco in Western Europe
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/tobacco
University of Leicester researchers hope to better understand how tobacco consumption has historically impacted human health.
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People using Leicester maternity services to benefit from innovative empathy training
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/empathy-training
University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust is collaborating with the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare to build on its culture of...
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Student midwife shortlisted for prestigious award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/rcm-awards
A student midwife, who was inspired to take up the profession because of her own childbirth experiences, is in line for a prestigious award
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Working together to put research at the top of the agenda in the fight against cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/cancer-hope
The University of Leicester is working in partnership with local Leicestershire and Rutland charity, Hope Against Cancer, to advance cancer...
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New Institute to bolster research among Leicester’s Health and Care professionals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/institute-for-health
A new institute has been launched to radically boost the number of research opportunities available to Leicester’s nurses, midwives, allied health...
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Gut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy in patients with asbestos related cancer, Leicester study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/august/gut-bacteria
A cancer study by a Leicester expert has found that certain gut bacteria may influence whether or not a patient’s immune system is successful in...