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Study seeks to tackle widening health inequalities observed in children with type 1 diabetes
The reasons why children and young people with type 1 diabetes from ethnic minority groups or living in low socioeconomic […]
Weight re-gained after weight loss results in less muscle, more fat, study finds
A Leicester study that measured the fat mass and fat-free (muscle) mass of dieters suggests that weight loss followed by […]
UK-born UK healthcare workers more likely to report multiple long-term health conditions than those born overseas
UK healthcare workers born in the UK are significantly more likely to report having multiple long-term health conditions than migrant […]
Liquid biopsy research wins best presentation
A study that tested a new approach to analysing circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in patients with breast cancer, with the […]
Leicester experts lead space industry talks at Conservative Party Conference
The University of Leicester’s key role in the growth of the UK space industry was outlined at a high-profile panel discussion at this week’s Conservative Party Conference.
Leicester BRC – New exercise app using space data aims to help those with long-term health conditions.
A personalised new exercise app for people with long-term health conditions including heart and lung disease and diabetes is set to be piloted by researchers from the University of Leicester, working within the NIHR Leicester BRC.
Leicester BRC – New study shows link between health-related quality of life reduction and increased risk from heart failure
A new study carried out by researchers from the Leicester BRC has suggested there is strong link between a reduction in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and increased rates of hospital admission and death from heart failure.
Professor Sir Nilesh Samani awarded European Society of Cardiology Gold Medal
Sir Nilesh Samani, Professor of Cardiology at the University of Leicester, Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospitals of Leicester, and […]
New £2.9 million project to develop rehabilitation programme for people with multiple long-term conditions
Researchers in Leicester are developing a new programme to provide exercise-based rehabilitation to people living with multiple long-term health conditions. […]