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• Protein levels in urine are reliable measure of effectiveness in kidney disease research says study

  Date: 14 Mar 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/14-protein-urine-kidney-disease

  An international consortium of doctors and scientists, including members from Leicester’s Hospitals and the University of Leicester, has found...

• Mayor of Oadby and Wigston views world-class research at University of Leicester

  Date: 7 Mar 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/07-oadby-wigston-mayoral-visit

  The Mayor of Oadby and Wigston, Councillor David Carter, accompanied by his consort, Mrs Janet Carter, viewed first-hand the world-class research...

• Actiphage blood test enters human TB trials

  Date: 6 Mar 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/06-tuberculosis-blood-test-trial

  A new blood test for tuberculosis (TB) could, for the first time, enable screening of patients at an early stage of infection.

• University of Leicester receives share of £34m BHF investment to help safeguard UK’s world-class research status

  Date: 5 Mar 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/05-british-heart-foundation-funding-research

  Funding will focus on strengthening research into precision medicine.

• New clues about why non-smokers, as well as smokers, develop chronic lung disease revealed

  Date: 25 Feb 2019

  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.

• PhD student wins prestigious photography competition

  Date: 22 Feb 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/22-louise-corscadden-infectious-diseases-hub

  University of Leicester student Louise Corscadden wins prestigious photography prize.

• Beta-blockers could reduce death among those with diabetes and hypoglycaemia

  Date: 22 Feb 2019

  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.

• A poetic double helix

  Date: 20 Feb 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/20-innovative-poem-complex-structure-of-dna

  Innovative poem by University of Leicester academics reflects complex structure of DNA.

• Asthma pill targets airway muscles to decrease attacks

  Date: 13 Feb 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/13-asthma-pill

  Results from a phase II clinical trial, experimental work on cells and computational modelling have together shown why the first pill for asthma...

• New research suggests a simple blood test could improve the early detection of lung cancer

  Date: 12 Feb 2019

  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...