Battling superbugs with the power of knowledge
In the last 60 years mankind has come to rely on the wonder-cure of antibiotics to solve a multitude of ills by inhibiting disease-causing bacteria and curing potentially fatal infections.
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Leeds' expertise showcased at Indian Tech Summit
A University delegation is focussing on significant education and research partnerships with businesses and academics in India, as well as encouraging its students to study in Leeds.
Targeting the biological host to get rid of unwanted guests
A new approach has been developed to combat diseases caused by herpesvirus infections, including everything from cold sores to cancer.
Bowel cancer patients more likely to survive in research-active hospitals
Bowel cancer patients are more likely to survive if treated in hospitals where lots of clinical research is taking place - even if they themselves are not involved in trials, a study has found.
Terminal cancer patients 'not getting adequate pain relief'
Many terminal cancer patients are not getting adequate pain relief early enough, according to a University of Leeds study.
Too few school packed lunches meet nutritional standards
Only a tiny proportion of children’s packed lunches are meeting nutritional standards, despite high-profile awareness campaigns, a University of Leeds study has found.
Increase in invasive heart procedures improves survival rates
Rates of survival following the most common type of heart attack have risen due to the increased use of invasive cardiac treatments, a study by the University of Leeds has found.
Heart attacks in women more likely to be missed
Women have a 50 per cent higher chance than men of receiving the wrong initial diagnosis following a heart attack, according to a new study by the University of Leeds.
Jamie Oliver’s cooking courses and improving eating habits
Jamie Oliver’s back-to-basics approach to improving our diets works, according to a new study.
Red hair gene variation drives up skin cancer mutations
Gene variants associated with red hair, pale skin and freckles are linked to a higher number of genetic mutations in skin cancers, new research has found.