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Expert opinions cover The Meg, hothouse Earth, Space Force, Nairobi, AI doctors and sex work
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/expert-opinions-cover-the-meg-hothouse-earth-space-force-nairobi-and-ai-doctors
The Conversation and Think: Leicester talking points: a range of topical issues recently tackled by academics 11 - 31 August In an article for The...
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Ultrasound could improve early detection of vascular diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/ultrasound-could-improve-early-detection-of-vascular-diseases
Ultrasound conducted before a patient develops symptoms could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, Leicester researchers have shown.
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More than 1,600 extra trauma victims alive today says major new study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/more-than-1-600-extra-trauma-victims-alive-today-says-major-new-study
A researcher from our Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and Leicester's Hospitals is co-author of a report showing that the NHS in England has...
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New report shows shortage of science graduates theory does not add up
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-report-shows-shortage-of-science-graduates-theory-does-not-add-up
Majority of science graduates do not work in highly skilled science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) occupations at any time in their...
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Exercise shown to improve symptoms of patients with chronic kidney disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/exercise-shown-to-improve-symptoms-of-patients-with-chronic-kidney-disease
Just 12 weeks of aerobic and strength-based exercise reduces symptoms and levels of fatigue in patients with chronic kidney disease, Leicester...
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Improving diagnosis of the causes of heart failure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/improving-diagnosis-of-the-causes-of-heart-failure
A new study that could prevent missed or wrongful diagnosis of the underlying cause of heart failure has been funded by the British Heart...
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Going global to support chronic lung disease sufferers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/going-global-to-support-chronic-lung-disease-sufferers
Researchers from our University and Leicester’s Hospitals are leading a £2 million project to address patients with chronic lung disease in the...
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Leicester cardiology consultant awarded prestigious research professorship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/leicester-cardiology-consultant-awarded-prestigious-research-professorship
A cardiology consultant from Leicester has been awarded a prestigious research professorship from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
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How hungry bacteria sense nutrients in their environment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/how-hungry-bacteria-sense-nutrients-in-their-environment
Researchers have shed new light on how bacteria sense nutrients in their environment - which could provide important knowledge in the development...
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Routine screening of relatives of aortic disease patients could save lives
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/routine-screening-of-relatives-of-aortic-disease-patients-could-save-lives
Routine screening and genetic testing of the relatives of patients suffering from aortic diseases could save lives, new research has shown.