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Research suggests controversial test could be leading to unnecessary open heart operations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/research-suggests-controversial-test-could-be-leading-to-unnecessary-open-heart-operations
An approved international test to check whether people need open heart surgery could be sending twice as many people under the knife...
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Leicester scientists shortlisted to showcase their research to the House of Commons
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-researchers-shortlisted-to-showcase-their-research-to-the-house-of-commons
Researchers from the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology will have the opportunity to present their research to policy makers...
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Leicester reaches three million readers on The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/leicester-reaches-three-million-readers-on-the-conversation
Academics from across our University have collectively captured the imagination of over three million readers through over 180 articles written...
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Research suggests being overweight protects heart surgery patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/research-suggests-being-overweight-protects-heart-surgery-patients
Overweight and obese patients are less likely to die in hospital after a heart operation than patients who are a normal weight, according to a...
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University Professor receives Lifetime Achievement award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university-professor-receives-lifetime-achievement-award
Professor Tony Gershlick (pictured), Honorary Professor of Interventional Cardiology at our University and Consultant Cardiologist at Leicester’s...
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Japanese manga series to showcase women in the sciences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/japanese-manga-series-to-showcase-women-in-the-sciences
Dr Ana Verissimo from the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences is combining her love for Japanese art with her passion for the sciences by...
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2016 A Year in Review Film
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/2016-a-year-in-review
With the year coming to a close, the University's News Centre has produced a short video showcasing a selection of key research projects, events...
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Leicester continues to invest in future biomedical research talent
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/leicester-continues-to-invest-in-future-biomedical-research-talent
The College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology offers a dynamic, modern environment for postgraduate research and to build on that is...
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Leading University heart professor recognised as top global researcher
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/leading-university-heart-professor-recognised-as-top-global-researcher
The “valuable and significant” work of a University heart professor has won him recognition as one of the world’s most influential scientists.
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Study shows genetic link to fatal health condition could aid future treatment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/study-shows-genetic-link-to-fatal-health-condition-could-aid-future-treatment
Thousands of lives could be saved every year after it was discovered a fatal cardiovascular condition could be linked to four genes, research has...