University of Leicester
Infection data may not be comparable across hospitals, study shows
A new study has found that some kinds of infection data may not be comparable across hospitals, and may not be suitable for use as a performance measure.
Health
Sep 18, 2012 |
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Children's intensive care units performing well despite low staffing levels
Standards of care in children's intensive care units come under scrutiny in a new audit report published today by the University of Leeds and the University of Leicester.
Health
Sep 13, 2012 |
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What are the social implications of medical screening?
Delegates from around the world will gather for the launch of a new book on medical screening edited by University of Leicester academics.
Other
Aug 29, 2012 |
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Earphones 'potentially as dangerous as noise from jet engines,' according to new study
Turning the volume up too high on your headphones can damage the coating of nerve cells, leading to temporary deafness; scientists from the University of Leicester have shown for the first time.
Medical research
Aug 29, 2012 |
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First UK operation to tackle heart failure with novel nerve-stimulating implant
Researchers at the University of Leicester have announced that the UK's first operation to tackle heart failure (HF) with a novel nerve-stimulating device will be performed today (Thursday August 23) at Glenfield ...
Cardiology
Aug 23, 2012 |
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New study suggests clinicians overlook alcohol problems if patients are not intoxicated
Medical staff struggle to spot problem drinking in their patients unless they are already intoxicated, according to research by the University of Leicester.
Addiction
Aug 01, 2012 |
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Blood sugar diabetes risk for South Asians
A new diabetes study at the University of Leicester has discovered that South Asians (people of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lanka origin) have higher levels of blood sugar than white Europeans independent of risk ...
Diabetes
Jul 24, 2012 |
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Study shows people with Type 2 diabetes require ongoing and sustained clinical support
Research led by the University of Leicester concludes that people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes need ongoing advice from GPs sustained over a number of years rather than a one-off session when they are first diagnosed.
Diabetes
Jun 13, 2012 |
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Study identifies key cellular mechanisms behind the onset of tinnitus
Researchers in the University of Leicester's Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology have identified a cellular mechanism that could underlie the development of tinnitus following exposure to loud noises. The discovery ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 10, 2012 |
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Trial launched into curry chemical's cancer-fighting properties
Compounds found in curry are being investigated as a way of improving drug response in patients with advanced bowel cancer in a new study launched today (Monday).
Cancer
May 07, 2012 |
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Allowing patient access to chosen GP would reduce costs for the NHS
A University of Leicester study has provided clear evidence that allowing a patient to see a particular doctor in the GP surgery has an important impact on reducing hospital admissions.
Health
Apr 19, 2012 |
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Victims of online dating scams feel doubly traumatized
Online dating scammers groom their victims by developing 'hyper-personal' relationships which can leave victims feeling doubly traumatised.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 18, 2012 |
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Cancer trial information leaflets 'not fit for purpose': new study
Patient information leaflets for cancer trials are not up to the job, reveals a new study from the University of Leicester.
Cancer
Mar 26, 2012 |
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Powerful treatment provides effective relief for urinary incontinence
The biggest study into the treatment of urinary incontinence with botulinum toxin (trade name Botox) has demonstrated that it is effective in treating overactive bladder (OAB) - a debilitating common condition which can affect ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 12, 2012 |
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Researchers announce new advance in body 'chemical switch' study
Scientists investigating a 'biochemical switch' linked to strokes and heart disease claim to have made an advance in understanding how it is 'turned on'.
Medical research
Mar 05, 2012 |
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