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Post-mortem CT angiography illuminates causes of death
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/post-mortem-ct-angiography-illuminates-causes-of-death
CT angiography is a useful adjunct to autopsy that is likely to increase the quality of post-mortem diagnosis, according to a study appearing...
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First Professors of Nursing and Midwifery herald unique new courses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/first-professors-of-nursing-and-midwifery-herald-unique-new-courses
Leicester has taken the first steps in establishing a new centre for nursing and midwifery expertise with the appointment of two Foundation...
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Expert opinions cover Zuma masculinity Facebook data railway reforms the NHS and social media
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/expert-opinions-cover-zuma-masculinity-facebook-data-railway-reforms-the-nhs-and-social-media
James Hamill from our School of History, Politics and International Relations wrote an article for The Conversation discussing how Zuma’s...
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Leicester diabetes figures up by a third in five years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/leicester-diabetes-figures-up-by-a-third-in-five-years
The number of adults in Leicester with diabetes has risen by 33 per cent in the last five years, according to new figures.
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Research helps frail older people in hospitals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/research-helps-frail-older-people-in-hospitals
Researchers led by Leicester have devised a ‘risk score’ which will be used to help frail older people have better support in hospital.
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New grant to speed up bowel cancer diagnosis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/new-grant-to-speed-up-bowel-cancer-diagnosis
Scientists from Leicester, working with Edinburgh, have been awarded a grant of almost £25,000 from Bowel Cancer UK and Beating Bowel Cancer to...
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Lift-off for Sentinel-3B climate satellite for real time data
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/lift-off-for-sentinel-3b-climate-satellite-for-real-time-data
Scientists at the National Centre of Earth Observation (NCEO) today welcomed the successful launch of the newest satellite in Europe’s Copernicus...
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New report highlights ineffective treatment of people with multiple health conditions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/new-report-highlights-ineffective-treatment-of-people-with-multiple-health-conditions
A report from the Academy of Medical Sciences points to an alarming lack of information about multimorbidity - a scenario where a patient suffers...
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University pals rally together to raise funds for cancer treatment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/university-pals-rally-together-to-raise-funds-for-cancer-treatment
Friends and well-wishers from the University of Leicester are rallying together to support a graduate of the university in need of urgent...
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Collaboration involving Leicester to drive business growth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/collaboration-involving-leicester-to-drive-business-growth
Leicester is part of a consortium to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative research within the Midlands.