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New heart attack genes discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/new-heart-attack-genes-discovered
Scientists have discovered two new genes which are associated with a person’s risk of coronary heart disease in an international collaboration...
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SCAD research study featured in national press
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/scad-research-study-featured-in-national-press
The Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) study featured in the national press today, including coverage on ITV News.
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Research shows red meat metabolite levels high in acute heart failure patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-shows-red-meat-metabolite-levels-high-in-acute-heart-failure-patients
Patients with acute heart failure often have high levels of the metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) – of which red meat is a major dietary...
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Molecules in processed foods could unlock key to healthier diets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/molecules-in-processed-foods-could-unlock-key-to-healthier-diets
Our favourite foods could be made healthier thanks to a new technique developed by researchers from the Department of Cardiovascular...
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MRC scientist at Leicester provides expert view
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/mrc-scientist-at-leicester-provides-expert-view
A scientist based at our University has provided expert reaction to alternative for animals during toxicity testing.
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Study heralds intensive exercise with intervals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-heralds-intensive-exercise-with-intervals
Short bursts of intensive exercise provide a more “time-efficient” and realistic way of preventing, delaying and managing Type 2 diabetes and also...
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Study finds high blood sugar levels could lead to heart attack complications
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-finds-high-blood-sugar-levels-could-lead-to-heart-attack-complications
A team led by Dr Richard Rainbow from the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences has demonstrated for the first time the mechanism by which the...
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New Years Honours Professor Paul Boyle and Professor Melanie Davies awarded CBEs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/years-honours-professor-paul-boyle-and-professor-melanie-davies-awarded-cbes
Our President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Boyle, has been appointed a CBE in the New Year’s Honours.
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Research offers reassurance over multiple artery procedures for heart attack victims
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/research-offers-reassurance-over-multiple-artery-procedures-for-heart-attack-victims
A new study led by Dr Gerry McCann, NIHR Career Development Fellow from the University and Leicester's Hospitals, has examined the effects on the...
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Parliamentary debates cite Leicesters research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/parliamentary-debates-cite-leicesters-research
The work of our University has been cited in two separate debates in Parliament.