Study allays out-of-hours admissions fears
Children admitted to UK intensive care units in out-of-hours emergencies are at no greater risk of dying than children arriving during normal working hours, according to new research.
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Futuristic training helps dental students brush up on skills
Dental students in the School of Dentistry will be the first in the UK to cut their teeth on new simulation technology, allowing them to hone their drilling skills on virtual patients.
Study identifies "chink in the armour" of Schmallenberg virus
A key building block in the Schmallenberg virus could be targeted by anti-viral drugs, according to a new study led from the University of Leeds.
Smartphone way to lose weight
Your smartphone could be a key tool to losing weight according to scientists at the University of Leeds.
Frog-like robot will help surgeons
Researchers at the University of Leeds are using the feet of tree frogs as a model for a tiny robot designed to crawl inside patients' bodies during keyhole surgery.
Eating more fibre may lower risk of first-time stroke
People who eat a high fibre diet experience a lower risk of first-time stroke, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Public event on personalised medicine and future cancer care
On Saturday, 16 March, the Stratified Medicine Hub and Cancer Research UK sponsored a public talk, "Personalised Medicine and the Future of Cancer Care," as part of the Leeds Festival of Science.
Clothworkers' gift will create the fabrics of the future
A £1.75m grant to the University of Leeds is helping to create new healthcare products which will benefit millions of people.
First evidence that obesity gene is risk factor for melanoma
A gene linked to obesity and over eating may also increase the risk of malignant melanoma - the most deadly skin cancer, according to scientists at the University of Leeds.
New centre to revolutionise medical technology
The University of Leeds is leading a £5.7 million, government-backed initiative to transform the way replacement joints and other medical implants are made.