Exposure to aircraft noise linked to worse heart function
People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening …
£1.3 Million Research Fellowship for Leicester Stroke Consultant
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is proud to announce that stroke specialist, Dr Jatinder Minhas, has been awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Adding genetic information to health checks improves identification of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes
Researchers have discovered a better way of identifying those at high risk of potential heart attacks and strokes and other major cardiovascular disease (CVD) events.
Findings of global study could aid stroke patient prognosis
Measuring the brain’s ability to control its own blood flow using a bedside test could allow clinicians to give stroke patients and their families a clearer idea of how well …
Stroke patients’ survival odds could improve thanks to brain bleed research funding
The survival chances of stroke patients suffering brain bleeding could be boosted thanks to new research funding from the University of Leicester and the NIHR Leicester BRC. The Stroke Association …
Atrial fibrillation and stroke in endurance athletes explored in new BRC study
Endurance sport enthusiasts over 40 years of age who develop the heart condition atrial fibrillation may be at an increased risk of developing stroke.