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'Hitch-hiking' viral therapy deals a double blow to cancer

Published
Wednesday 13th June, 2012
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Science
Health
Health
Science

Scientists have shown how a promising viral therapy that delivers a double blow to cancer can sneak up on tumours undetected by hitching a ride on blood cells.

'Youth friendly' messages on medicines for kids

Published
Friday 1st June, 2012
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Science
Health
Health
Science

Medicines for treating ADHD will now include information written with youngsters and teens in mind, thanks to work by researchers at the University of Leeds and the MHRA.

Patients to benefit from better advice on pain control

Published
Wednesday 23rd May, 2012
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Health

New guidance for doctors and other prescribers on the use of strong painkillers for patients with chronic or incurable disease has been welcomed by researchers at the University of Leeds.

Is the Earth a cosmic feather-duster?

Published
Friday 18th May, 2012
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Environment
Science

Scientists at the University of Leeds are looking to discover how dust particles in the solar system interact with the Earth's atmosphere.

Leeds professor wins major international award

Published
Friday 11th May, 2012
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University
Health

Paul Emery, Arthritis Research UK Professor of Rheumatology and Head of Academic Section of Musculoskeletal Medicine at Leeds has won the prestigious Carol Nachman Prize for rheumatology.