New drug can improve fertility in women with reproductive health problems
A drug that acts via the natural ‘kisspeptin’ hormone system in the body has the potential to treat reproductive health problems in women.
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Patients taking statins experience similar side effects from dummy pills
People taking dummy pills and statins experienced similar side effects in a new study.
New Unit to advance cancer prevention research and strategies
A new Unit focusing on cancer prevention research and strategies has launched at Imperial and The Institute of Cancer Research, London.
Severe morning sickness linked to depression new study finds
Severe morning sickness increases the risk of depression both during and after pregnancy, new research has found.
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Urgent response needed to tackle COVID-19 health disparities
An Imperial expert has called for rapid action to tackle the causes of severe COVID-19 illness and death in ethnic minority groups.
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Watershed moment to tackle widening health inequalities as a result of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that there is limited time to address fundamental health inequalities in the UK, said an Imperial expert.
Early treatment for leg ulcers leads to better outcomes for patients
Early surgical treatment of leg ulcers caused by varicose veins improves healing and reduces the risk of the condition coming back.
Funding to assess the impact of digital sepsis monitoring system on saving lives
Researchers have been awarded over £800,000 to review the impact of a digital alert system to monitor patients with sepsis at NHS hospitals.
Steroid found to improve survival of critically ill COVID-19 patients
Treating critically ill patients with COVID-19 with the steroid hydrocortisone improves their chances of recovery, according to a new study.
Age no criterion for decisions on heart attack treatment, new research finds
Elderly patients suffering the most common type of heart attack may benefit from more invasive treatment, new research has shown.
