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New clues about why non-smokers, as well as smokers, develop chronic lung disease revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/25-copd
Researchers reveal findings that explain why some people who have never smoked develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Beta-blockers could reduce death among those with diabetes and hypoglycaemia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/22-beta-blockers-reduce-death-diabetes-hypoglycaemia
A type of drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure could reduce the risk of death among those with type 2 diabetes and a related complication.
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Work of Leicester Real World Evidence Unit highlighted in recent Government policy document
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/31-real-world-evidence-unit-nhs
Leicester Real World Evidence Unit celebrated for cutting-edge work.
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Leicester Ageing Together Learning event: BAME older people flourishing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/22-leicester-ageing-together-learning-event-bame-older-people-flourishing
University of Leicester co-organised event to focus on overcoming loneliness among BAME older people in the community.
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Ramadan course means Muslims with type 2 diabetes can fast safely
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/11-ramadan-course-means-muslims-with-type-2-diabetes-can-fast-safely
Muslims in Leicester with type 2 diabetes who are planning to fast during Ramadan are being given the chance to learn how to do it safely as part...
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Leicester diabetes education firm triumphs in national industry awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/30-leicester-diabetes-education-firm-triumphs-national-industry-awards
An NHS organisation that delivers training programmes to healthcare professionals to improve their care and knowledge in diabetes has won a...
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Leicester Professor co-chairs expert panel behind new recommendations for type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/5-melanie-davies-co-chairs-expert-panel
Leicester researcher co-chairs expert panel behind new EASD-ADA consensus guidelines on managing hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes.
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Leicester researchers aim to tackle worldwide type 2 diabetes epidemic
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/24-leicester-researchers-aim-to-tackle-worldwide-type-2-diabetes-epidemic
A team from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has just returned after travelling to Mozambique with colleagues from Geneva and Malawi to discuss...
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Enhancing end of life care for BAME patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/17-end-of-life-care-study
University works with local charity LOROS Hospice and Leicester’s Hospitals to better understand the care needs of Black, Asian and Minority...
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NHS innovation award for truck driver scheme
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/14-innovation-award-for-truck-driver-scheme
Leicester Diabetes Centre project helping truckers lead healthier lives has been shortlisted for an NHS innovation award