Drug warning
Drug resistance is “up there with climate change” as a global threat
The threat posed by drug resistant infections should be taken as seriously as climate change, says an Imperial expert.
Stories tagged with 'Academic Health Science Centre'
Heart health risk
Small rise in heart attack protein linked to increased risk of early death
An analysis of patients’ heart data has shown that even a small increase in a protein linked to heart attacks is linked to an increased risk of death.
sepsis alarm
Digital sepsis monitoring system helps save lives and improves care
The introduction of a digital alert system to monitor patients with sepsis has led to a reduction in deaths and hospital stays.
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leading by example
Healthcare staff get tips on pursuing research careers at Imperial symposium
Persistence, collaboration and mentorship are key for a successful research career, said experts at an event for healthcare staff this month.
Hamlyn facilities
The Hamlyn Centre | TERRINet
The Hamlyn Centre joined the European Robotics Research Infrastructures Network (TERRINet) since December 2017 and recently updated its profile.
Maintaining balance
Trial will look at new Parkinson’s treatment for frequent falls
Imperial researchers have been awarded funding to trial a new treatment for frequent falls in patients with advanced Parkinson’s.
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Fresh ideas
Healthcare staff awarded fellowships to research better patient care
Five healthcare professionals have been awarded prestigious research fellowships for projects which could improve the delivery of patient care.
Great partners
ICR joins Imperial’s Academic Health Science Centre partnership
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has joined the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
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New Leaders
Clinicians discuss how leadership programme has prepared them for hospital board
Twenty-three NHS clinicians have completed a unique programme to prepare them for hospital board roles.
Sleep insights
Researcher discusses the mystery of why we sleep
Poor sleep can badly affect health but we still do not understand the purpose of sleep, said an Imperial researcher at a recent talk.
