AI analysis of urine can predict flare up of lung disease a week in advance

Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse patient urine samples and predict when symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease […]

Innovation clinics – supporting health innovation across Leicestershire

We are pleased to share the announcement of the newly launched “Leicestershire Innovation Clinics” – aimed to offer expert support to individuals […]

New Fungal Spore Calendar helps allergy and asthma sufferers plan for better health 

England’s first seasonal spore guide offers valuable insights into the potential rise of breathing problems in summer and autumn.  Leicester […]

Burgeoning businesses born from VentureVersity programme are put to the test

An innovative programme creating new commercial ventures by transforming university ideas through collaboration with businesses recently brought together its participants […]

Hospitals appoint Group Director of Research and Innovation

Professor Nigel Brunskill has been appointed as Group Director of Research and Innovation at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS […]

Children with multiple long-term conditions hospitalised with COVID are almost three times more likely to die, new study shows.

Individuals with multiple long-term conditions are two and a half times more likely to die following COVID-19 infection than others. […]

Leicester research making a big noise wins national award

Research estimating the impact of transport noise on the health of the nation by a team including University of Leicester […]

Pioneering research by the University of Leicester into chronic kidney disease has received a £4 million boost

The Stoneygate Trust and the University of Leicester are providing significant funding to turbocharge a number of key kidney research […]

Researchers publish results of largest ever study on postnatal depression in British South Asian mothers

An extensive trial into postnatal depression in South Asian women has found that tailored support can make a difference to […]