Better sleep
Researcher calls for more action to tackle sleep disorders
Finding new ways to treat breathing problems during sleep should be a priority for the NHS, says an Imperial expert.
Stories tagged with 'Academic Health Science Centre'
New obesity treatment
New hormone injection aids weight loss in obese patients
An injection has helped reduce body weight and glucose levels in patients with diabetes and obesity in four weeks.
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Bedside to bench
Imperial programme turning health staff into researchers celebrates 10 years
A programme to support and encourage more clinical staff to undertake research is entering its tenth year with twelve new fellows.
Milestone success
Health staff who stepped into research celebrate 10 years of pioneering scheme
Imperial marked the 10th anniversary of an innovative programme to encourage hospital staff to get involved in research at a special event last week.
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Data health insights
Researchers outline how Europe’s largest patient data record can improve care
A new system for sharing health information has the potential to change how healthcare and services are delivered to patients, say experts.
Rapid heart response
AI can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies
Researchers have created new AI software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more accurately and quickly than current methods.
Salt shakeup
Researcher urges food industry to reduce salt in food
The food industry must do more to lower the amount of salt in their products in order to tackle high blood pressure, says an Imperial expert.
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blood pressure rethink
Education and more awareness campaigns are key to tackling raised blood pressure
Less than half of the population with raised blood pressure are aware they have the condition, says an Imperial expert.
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Hepatitis C prevention
New Hepatitis C cases down by almost 70 per cent in HIV positive men in London
New cases of hepatitis C amongst HIV positive men in London have fallen by nearly 70 per cent in recent years.
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Encouraging research
NHS staff graduate from programme that supports them to take up research
Healthcare staff from three NHS hospital trusts have completed an Imperial programme that aims to support them into research, this month.
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