Speeding up new vaccine development
A device which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days has been granted development funding.
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Leeds universities join forces on adult social care research
Adult social care experts at the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University have been selected to join a centre of excellence for research and best practice in the sector.
Offering hope for people facing chronic pain
A major breakthrough in our understanding of pain has been revealed in a collaborative study, opening the door to new ways of tackling long term pain without harmful and addictive opioids.
Sound-making tech inspires older people to move more
Older people are moving more, in playful and surprising ways, after using wearable technology developed by the University of Leeds that senses movements to create sounds and music.
Criminal exploitation risk for thousands of children
Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.
Oily fish, fruit and cereal can 'cut arthritis risk'
Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.
Gut health signals could transform arthritis treatment
Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.
Trial participants with facial prostheses have portraits painted
Patients who wear facial prostheses after treatment for head and neck cancer have had their portraits painted to illustrate the physical and psychological impact of living with a facial difference.
Major funding boost for radiotherapy research
Scientists and clinicians at the University of Leeds exploring new radiotherapy treatments and technologies have been given a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
Leeds cardiologist’s recommendations to COVID inquiry
A national Cardiovascular Data Centre should be set up to improve care for people with heart disease after excess patient deaths were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a Leeds cardiologist.