New heart attack insight could lead to better survival rates after surgery
New research shows how doctors can improve the timing of surgery for some heart attack patients by analysing the levels of a particular protein.
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Podcast: Feeling like a scientist, wastewater disease tests, and summer droughts
In this edition: When a scientist begins to feel like one, monitoring wastewater for diseases like COVID-19, and how droughts led to hosepipe bans.
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Imperial expert urges people to get flu vaccine ahead of winter resurgence
An Imperial expert has urged the public to get vaccinated for flu as there is a high possibility of a severe flu season this winter.
Switching the order of breast cancer treatments may lead to better care
Changing the order of treatments given to breast cancer patients could reduce side effects and improve outcomes, according to an Imperial study.
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Podcast: Calculating risk, Black founders, and Beatrix Potter’s nature
In this edition: Calculating risk in business, Black-heritage founders and entrepreneurs, and Beatrix Potter’s fascination with nature.
Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial College London.
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Healthcare staff complete Imperial programme to help them into research careers
NHS staff working in a wide range of clinical specialities have graduated from an Imperial programme designed to support them into research careers.
Imperial launches free online public health courses for NHS staff
Imperial has launched three free massive open online courses (MOOCs) on public health for all NHS staff.
Singing techniques can improve quality of life and breathlessness after COVID-19
An online breathing and wellbeing programme can help to improve quality of life and breathlessness for people recovering from COVID-19.
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Podcast: Making malaria history, psychedelics for depression and a new diet
In this edition: We discover what it will take to eradicate malaria, how psychedelics affect the depressed brain, and how a new diet can keep us full.
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