Obstetrics & gynaecology
Miscarriage may be linked to changes in vaginal bacteria
A new study finds that changes to a mother's vaginal microbiome may be associated with pregnancy loss.
Feb 18, 2022
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Health
Overfed and undernourished: The global issue of obesity and malnutrition
A shift in global diets is seeing people switch to foods high in calories, but low in nutritional value, with negative impacts on health.
Feb 17, 2022
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Neuroscience
Road accident data could help predict crash victims most at risk of brain injury
Imperial researchers have identified how speed, direction, and level of head protection predict brain injury following road traffic collisions (RTC).
Feb 16, 2022
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Genetics
A genetic difference affects the likelihood of severe COVID-19 infection
A common genetic change is associated with a reduced risk of severe COVID-19 infection, highlighting a potential target for drugs in early treatment.
Feb 10, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Talking treatments' for chronically ill linked to reduced hospital visits
People with illnesses such as diabetes are less likely to need hospital treatment if they have access to "talking therapies" on the NHS.
Feb 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 human challenge study reveals detailed insights into course of infection
Findings from the UK's world-leading human challenge study provide new insights into mild infections with SARS-CoV-2 in healthy young adults.
Feb 2, 2022
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Cardiology
First global analysis of rare high cholesterol disorder shows vast disparities
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia is often diagnosed late and is under-treated, causing hotspots of cardiovascular disease risk worldwide.
Jan 31, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
T cells from common colds cross-protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2
A new study, published in Nature Communications and led by Imperial College London researchers, provides the first evidence of a protective role for these T cells. While previous studies have shown that T cells induced by ...
Jan 10, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness
Previous research has found that people who are isolated and lonely are more likely to smoke. However, this latest study, which is the first of its kind, found that smoking itself may also lead to higher levels of isolation ...
Jan 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sepsis risk alerts can help to protect patients in hospitals
A digital alert system to identify patients who are at risk of sepsis can reduce deaths and extended hospital stays, Imperial research has found.
Dec 23, 2021
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