COVID-19 vaccine technology can be used for future pandemics, says expert
The researcher developing a potential new coronavirus vaccine said the technology behind it could also be used for future pandemics, in a recent talk.
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High cortisol levels associated with greater risk of death from COVID-19
COVID-19 patients with very high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood are more likely to deteriorate quickly and die, say researchers.
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Covid-19 changes to NHS services may lead to worsening health inequalities
The decision to suspend non-urgent services at NHS hospitals in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will lead to worsening health inequalities.
Compression stockings unnecessary following surgery, research shows
The risk of blood clots following surgery is the same whether patients wear compression stockings or not, a new trial has found.
Protein can identify heart patients at increased risk of death
A protein linked to heart attacks can identify which patients with an irregular heart beat have an increased risk of death, new research shows.
Imperial welcomes world-leading health, research and education designation
Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre has been redesignated an AHSC for a further five years.
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Four ways Imperial is leading the fight against Parkinson’s
In the lead up to World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April, we reflect on how Imperial scientists are advancing research to tackle the condition.
Sipsmith to help Imperial supply hand sanitiser to NHS
Craft gin pioneers Sipsmith will donate 3000L of alcohol to Imperial to make hand sanitiser for NHS hospitals during the coronavirus crisis.
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New Hepatitis C cases down by almost 70 per cent in HIV positive men
New cases of hepatitis C amongst HIV positive men in London and Brighton have fallen by nearly 70 per cent in recent years.
Laser-Profiled Continuum Robot with Integrated Tension Sensing
The Hamlyn Centre researchers proposed a laser-profiled continuum robot with integrated tension
sensing for simultaneous shape & tip force estimation.
