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Common childhood eye disorder is best treated by patching earlier, new study shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/lazy-eye
Most children with a ‘lazy eye’ benefit from earlier patching, new research by University of Leicester experts show
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Exercise programmes benefit a wide range of long-term health conditions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/exercise
A new study looking at health data from the last 20 years has highlighted the benefits of exercise programmes for individuals living with...
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Discovery of a new gene enables the diagnosis for patients with rare lung disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/hirst
As part of a large international research collaboration, scientists at the University of Leicester have helped identify a new candidate gene...
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New network launched to advance research into Huntington’s disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/huntingtons
A new network has been launched by the University of Leicester to drive forward research, interventions and engagement for those living with...
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Researcher scoops early career award to tackle female-specific susceptibility to diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/springboard
A University of Leicester academic is among a group of ‘exceptional’ biomedical and health researchers awarded a total of £6.6 million
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Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts fatal heart rhythm
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/ai-heart-rhythm
In a Leicester study that looked at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to predict whether a person was at risk of a lethal heart...
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Five scientists represent University of Leicester in Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/stem-for-britain
Early-career researchers presented their research to politicians and policymakers and showcased expertise in diabetes and women’s health,...
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Glenfield’s Judith is first UK participant in women-only heart surgery study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/heart-surgery-iwd
The first patient in the UK to take part in a women-only cardiac surgery research trial underwent a life-changing heart operation at University...
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Thousands of people may not be working due to Long COVID, new research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/covid-working
Nearly 30,000 people in the UK may be unable to work because of Long COVID, a new study led by Leicester researchers has revealed.
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Stem cells collected in late pregnancy herald advances in prenatal medicine
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/stem-cells
Pioneering approach, developed by researchers with key input from the University of Leicester, means human development can be observed in late...