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Cutting corners results in rare genetic diseases being undiagnosed, say scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/genetic-diseases
Inaccurate naming of genetic diseases is resulting in some rare genetic diseases needlessly being undiagnosed, scientists from the University of Leicester warn
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Study suggests over half of women with gestational diabetes in the UK are undiagnosed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/gestational-diabetes
Research investigating testing methods for gestational diabetes suggests that over half of pregnant women with the condition are not being diagnosed with the current NHS blood test process, leading to unnecessary complications for mother and baby.
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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 doctor and researcher listed in Forbes ‘30 under 30’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/forbes-30
An infectious diseases doctor at Leicester’s Hospitals has been listed as one of Forbes’ ‘30 under 30’ in Europe in the field of Science and Healthcare.
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Potatoes and Peppa Pig: Young writers channel Leicester playwright
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/september/edna-welthorpe-winners
A spoof letter of complaint written by a London school pupil has won a competition inspired by Leicester-born playwright Joe Orton.
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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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Alumni to walk 100 miles for ex-SU officer with MS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/september/joe-charity-walk
A group of former University of Leicester students will walk more than 100 miles to raise money for their friend with multiple sclerosis. Joe Martin was a sabbatical officer at the University’s Students’ Union between 2005 and 2006 and was diagnosed with MS in 2013.
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Long-time LGBTQ+ rights activist awarded Honorary Degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/tom-robinson
A singer-songwriter and broadcaster famous for his long-time political activism has been awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Leicester at a ceremony today (Friday 21 January).
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€1.5 million award to study birth of planets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/erc-starter-grant
Leicester astrophysics research which seeks to answer fundamental questions about the formation of planets has been awarded a major funding boost by the European Research Council (ERC).