Dentistry
Drill or no drill—'the end of the dentist's dilemma'
A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded.
Nov 27, 2019
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University of Leeds
Genetics
Genetic study uncovers hidden pieces of 'eye disease puzzle'
Scientists have taken a significant step forward in their search for the origin of a progressive eye condition which causes sight loss and can lead to corneal transplant.
Mar 1, 2021
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Neuroscience
Protecting the brain when energy runs low
Researchers from the Universities of Leeds, Edinburgh and Dundee have shed new light on the way that the brain protects itself from harm when 'running on empty.'
Oct 17, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Artificial intelligence could create better outcomes for bowel cancer patients
A test which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to measure proteins present in some patients with advanced bowel cancer could hold the key to more targeted treatment, according to research published today.
Apr 22, 2021
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Health
Eating processed meat could increase dementia risk
Scientists from the University of Leeds's Nutritional Epidemiology Group used data from 500,000 people, discovering that consuming a 25g serving of processed meat a day, the equivalent to one rasher of bacon, is associated ...
Mar 22, 2021
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Cardiology
'Tickle' therapy could help slow ageing
'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of ageing, according to new research.
Jul 30, 2019
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Health
Some sunscreen mixtures lose effectiveness and become harmful during sun exposure
During use some sunscreens offer very limited protection against dangerous sunrays and may even be harmful.
Oct 15, 2021
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Health
Pale people may need vitamin D supplements
Researchers at the University of Leeds, funded by Cancer Research UK, suggest that people with very pale skin may be unable to spend enough time in the sun to make the amount of vitamin D the body needs - while also avoiding ...
Oct 3, 2011
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Neuroscience
'Brainy' mice raise hope of better treatments for cognitive disorders
It sheds light on the molecular underpinnings of learning and memory and could form the basis for research into new treatments for age-related cognitive decline, cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, ...
Aug 14, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Using robotic assistance to make colonoscopy kinder and easier
Scientists have made a breakthrough in their work to develop semi-autonomous colonoscopy, using a robot to guide a medical device into the body.
Oct 12, 2020
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