Researchers to combat disease pandemics and TB in new Health Protection Unit
A major new research unit being launched today aims to prevent and pre-empt disease pandemics and fight dangerous respiratory infections.
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Heart and Lung Repair Shop pops up in Hammersmith
Imperial researchers are collaborating with artists and designers on a public engagement project called The Heart and Lung Repair Shop.
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Study suggests more patients with emphysema could benefit from surgery
A procedure called lung volume reduction surgery could be performed effectively in more patients, according to new research.
Smoking impairs blood vessel repair
Smokers are less able to repair damage to blood vessels because stem cells in their blood age more quickly, according to new research.
Faculty of Medicine gives insight into its exceptional translational research
A snapshot of our world-class translational medical research captured through 13 videos.
Asthma drug theophylline could have possible new use as cough medicine
Researchers at Imperial College London have identified a widely used drug that could become a possible new cough treatment.
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Child smoking figures strengthen case for plain packs, say researchers
Almost 600 under-16s take up smoking every day in the UK, suggests research published online in Thorax.
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