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New research study launches to improve pressure injury care for children with dark skin tones in hospitals
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Researchers at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (UoL) are leading a clinical research study aimed at preventing pressure injuries in children and young...
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Study into common health condition compares surgery to less invasive treatment
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Researchers from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have compared the effectiveness of surgery over a less invasive injection for the treatment of a...
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America’s complicated relationship with healthcare explored in new book
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The final book in Professor Martin Halliwell's series on healthcare in the United States will be published on 15 November 2024.
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Children with multiple long-term conditions hospitalised with COVID are almost three times more likely to die, new study shows.
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Individuals with multiple long-term conditions are two and a half times more likely to die following COVID-19 infection than others.
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New app launched to support estimated 175,000 people in the UK with Lynch Syndrome
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A new app has been launched with the help of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, to help people living with Lynch Syndrome to monitor and manage their...
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Cutting corners results in rare genetic diseases being undiagnosed, say scientists
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Inaccurate naming of genetic diseases is resulting in some rare genetic diseases needlessly being undiagnosed, scientists from the University of...
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World-leading empathy healthcare centre set to expand
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A Leicester centre which is pioneering medical education that creates compassionate doctors and nurses for the NHS is expanding its team
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Last chance for frontline healthcare workers to register for flagship empathy course
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The Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare, based at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, has created the Putting Evidence-Based Empathy into Practice...
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Experts call for greater patient involvement in medical education
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Empathy experts from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ say that increased patient involvement is needed to help shape medical education for the benefit...
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Pilot programme for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease will be expanded following its success
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A pilot programme for people living with Chronic Kidney Disease in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is helping to revolutionise patient...