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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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New research suggests a simple blood test could improve the early detection of lung cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/12-research-blood-test-detect-lung-cancer-mrc
University of Leicester researchers hope earlier diagnosis could improve prognosis New research led by scientists at the Medical Research Council...
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University of Leicester is leading the way in Cardiogenic Shock treatment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/19-university-of-leicester-cardiogenic-shock
Led by the University of Leicester, 12 university hospitals have set up a pan-European recruiting network with 45 cardiovascular centres to test...
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New research could have major implications for understanding how bacteria and viruses interact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/13-prof-clokie-news-reviews-phages-nature
Professor Martha Clokie comments on international research for Nature New research published in Nature could have major implications for our...
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Leicester rehabilitation programmes highlighted by national charity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/06-leicester-rehabilitation-programmes-highlighted-national-charity
Two initiatives developed at Leicester’s Hospitals have been cited in the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) new five-point plan to achieve the...
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University of Leicester recognised in UK's Best Breakthroughs list
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/06-university-of-leicester-recognised-in-uks-best-breakthroughs-list
Discovery of DNA Fingerprinting celebrated for transformational impact on everyday lives The discovery of DNA fingerprinting from the University...
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Fundraising success for University facial hair
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/03-fundraising-success-facial-hair
Students and staff at the University of Leicester have raised more than £7,000 for men's health causes by growing moustaches as part of the annual...
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University of Leicester wins Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/30-the-award
University receives Times Higher Education Award for a pioneering kit that enables victims of sexual violence to capture DNA evidence.
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University of Leicester helps bring justice after 30 years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/28-university-of-leicester-helps-bring-justice-after-30-years
Reviving the original technology of DNA fingerprinting helps bring justice after 30 years to convict rapist DNA fingerprinting tests performed at...