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‘Urgent help’ is required to drive down COVID-19 death rates among ethnic minority communities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/covid-19-among-ethnic-minorities
The disproportionate rates of COVID-19 related deaths among people from ethnic minorities is ‘alarming’ and requires ‘urgent attention’ researchers have said.
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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 Huntington’s disease
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Findings of global study could aid stroke patient prognosis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/stroke-prognosis
Measuring the brain’s ability to control its own blood flow using a bedside test could allow clinicians to give stroke patients and their families a clearer idea of how well they’ll go on to recover.
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Leicester celebrates Knowledge Exchange Framework success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/may/knowledge-exchange-framework
The University of Leicester’s position as a leading research institution that drives innovation and growth in its local area has been recognised by Research England (RE), after the release of this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results.
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Digital self-management app for people with Chronic Kidney Disease improves knowledge, skills, and confidence in looking after own health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/chronic-kidney
Researchers from the University of Leicester have developed a web-based app to provide patients living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) information and guidance on how best to look after themselves
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University welcomes refugee and asylum seeker scholars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/sanctuary-welcome-event
Leicester University welcomes refugee and asylum seeker scholars
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Toolkit to tackle potentially deadly opioid over prescription to be rolled out across parts of England
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/opioids-over-subscription
Leicester researchers are working with NHS partners in the East of England to lead the way in delivering the NHS’ goal of halving the amount of opioids prescribed for non-cancer pain by 2024.
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Leicester joins British Academy’s first regional Early Career Researcher Network
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/early-career-researcher-network
The University of Leicester has today (Thursday) announced that it has joined the British Academy’s first regional Early Career Researcher Network – a pilot programme aimed at UK-based postdoctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences.
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Psychologists create first-ever body-maps of hallucinations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/psychosis-hallucinations
Psychosis is a term which describes experiences where an individual may have difficulties in determining what is real and what is not real. Research indicates psychosis is associated with experiencing trauma, adverse life events, and stress.
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Space Park Leicester facilities to be showcased at Farnborough Air Show
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/spl-farnborough
Experts from Space Park Leicester will be on hand to promote the opportunities available at the £100 million East Midlands facility to visitors from the global aerospace and defence communities at the prestigious Farnborough International Air Show