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New research to help truck drivers get their health back on the road in the Midlands

A new study at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Centre – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University – is helping truck drivers in the Midlands …

Prize draw proceeds help fund genetics study

The Beat SCAD Prize Draw took place on Tuesday 28th November at the Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, the home of the UK SCAD research project. Lead researcher Dr David Adlam …

Leicester research team receives €6.5 million for EURO SHOCK heart attack study

A team of researchers at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, UK – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University – has been awarded €6.5 …

Leicester BRC academic among ‘world’s most influential’

An academic from the NIHR Leicester BRC has been cited in a list of ‘the world’s most influential scientific minds’.

Patient’s surprise diagnosis leads to clinical trial

  “Without question, I would have done it all again.” That is the verdict of Alan Hutchinson when discussing his recent experience on a clinical trial. Alan (66) from Barlestone, …

Man with lung condition speaks out ahead of national campaign

  An ex-smoker forced to give-up work because of a chronic lung condition has spoken of his experience testing a “life-changing” new gadget, unveiled by scientists in Leicester. Martin Chesney …

New treatment offers hope for patients with heart failure

Leicester’s first His bundle pacemaker, a pioneering new technique, has been implanted at Leicester’s Hospitals.

Leicester holds first EMBER industry symposium

The first forum for academics, industry leaders, charities and doctors to explore a potentially revolutionary method of diagnosing heart and lung disease from a patient’s breath sample was held in …

NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and Clinical Research Facility officially opened in Leicestershire

Two programmes of pioneering research into medical advancements in the Leicestershire region have been officially launched, thanks to grants from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

Leicester nurse to complete “life-long dream” volunteering in Africa

A Leicester nurse is fulfilling a “life-long dream” to volunteer at a hospital in Kenya as part of her annual leave from her day job. Ellie Clarke, who is a …

Large scale study shows slow walking pace good predictor of heart-related deaths

A team of researchers at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, UK – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University – have concluded that middle-aged …

Seated upper body physical activity can reduce risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes made worse by sitting

A new study conducted at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), UK, has found that breaking up prolonged bouts of restful sitting with short, frequent bouts of simple seated …

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