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Simple urine test could stop lung attacks and improve the lives of people with COPD
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/simple-urine-test-could-stop-2018lung-attacks2019-and-improve-the-lives-of-people-with-copd
A team of scientists at our University working in partnership with Mologic has unveiled an innovative technology which could “hugely improve” the quality of life for people who suffer from a serious lung condition called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Procession route for Kings cortege announced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/procession-route-for-kings-cortege-announced
Preparations are underway for a ceremonial procession bringing King Richard III’s mortal remains to their final resting place in the heart of Leicester.
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Screening of Type 2 diabetes needs reviewing research suggests
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/screening-of-type-2-diabetes-needs-reviewing-researchers-suggest
The process for screening for Type 2 diabetes or those at high risk of the condition needs “careful re-evaluation”, according to the first study on the effectiveness of testing methods which has been led by the Diabetes Research Centre.
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Acclaimed writers to speak at biggest ever Evelyn Waugh conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/acclaimed-writers-to-speak-at-evelyn-waugh-conference
Acclaimed writers Selina Hastings, William Boyd and Paula Byrne are set to speak at a major conference on the Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh project taking place between 24-26 April.
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Talking points a range of topics tackled by academics 16 April
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/talking-points-a-range-of-topics-tackled-by-academics-this-week
Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans from the Centre for Medical Humanities has contributed an article to The Conversation looking into research by NSPCC Childline suggesting that in a poll of nearly 700 12 to 13-year-olds in the UK, one in five had viewed pornographic images...
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Chemical in red grapes may help prevent bowel cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/chemical-in-red-grapes-may-help-prevent-bowel-cancer
Resveratrol, a chemical found in red grapes, is more effective in smaller doses at preventing bowel cancer in mice than high doses, according to new research published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
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Expert opinion Juno space mission special
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-opinion-juno-space-mission-special
NASA's Juno spacecraft is due to arrive at Jupiter on 4 July and Jupiter Orbital Insertion (JOI) begins at 8:18 p.m. PDT (4:18am BST on 5 July).
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Exceeding expectations Leicester shortlisted for more awards for Richard III discovery research and reinterment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/exceeding-expectations-leicester-shortlisted-for-more-awards-for-richard-iii-discovery-research-and-reinterment
Today is the anniversary of the announcement by the University of Leicester that it had discovered the mortal remains of Richard III – described by The Guardian as The most extraordinary press conference ever held at any UK university.
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Four nominations for Attenborough Arts in building awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/four-nominations-for-attenborough-arts-in-building-awards
The plaudits continue to come in for the Attenborough Arts Centre’s new gallery wing as the East Midlands Local Authority Building Control has shortlisted it for four Building Excellence Awards 2016.
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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 level of sugar in your blood can affect the contraction of blood vessels, with potentially dangerous effects on the heart and...