LUPUS INSIGHTS
Lupus clues from cellular 'power stations'
Researchers at Imperial College London have revealed crucial insights into the medical condition systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Stories written by Kate Wighton
COVID-19 AND CANCER
UK cancer patients more likely to die following COVID-19 than European patients
Cancer patients from the UK were 1.5 times more likely to die following a diagnosis with COVID-19 than cancer patients from European countries.
LONG-COVID LUNG DAMAGE
New national study of long-term impacts of lung damage from COVID-19
A new national study will investigate the long-term effects of lung inflammation and scarring from COVID-19.
CERVICAL CANCER GENE CLUE
Genes associated with increased risk of cervical cancer identified
Scientists have identified three genes associated with an increased risk of developing cervical cancer.
News in brief
Severe COVID and happier health: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
VACCINE PROTECTION
COVID-19 vaccine response in patients with impaired immune systems - new study
A new UK study will seek to understand the immune response to COVID-19 vaccinations in patients with certain immunosuppressed conditions.
Vaccine boost
Single dose of vaccine acts as ‘booster’ in those with prior COVID-19 infection
Two new studies have revealed insights into the immune protection provided by a single dose of COVID-19 vaccination.
Easing restrictions
Modelling England's route out of lockdown
Exit plans modelled by Imperial's MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis highlight the risks of easing restrictions too quickly.
COVID-19 IN PREGNANCY
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy not linked with still birth or baby death
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy is not associated with stillbirth or early neonatal death, according to a new study.
FOOD ALLERGY FATALITIES
Deaths from food allergy rare and decreasing in the UK, finds study
Deaths from serious allergic reactions (“anaphylaxis”) due to food have declined over the past 20 years, an analysis of UK NHS data had found.
