E-scooter simulations highlight head injury risk to riders from falls
New Imperial College London research has highlighted the head injury risks to e-scooter riders from falls.
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Heat map of loneliness in London could provide insights into social isolation
A new project to map loneliness in London hopes to highlight the scale of the issue and target existing services to those who need them most.
Curbing COVID-19 in schools: Imperial scientists support CO2 monitor rollout
UK schools have received more than 300,000 CO2 monitors as part of a government initiative to reduce COVID-19 spread in classrooms.
Omicron – latest research and expert views as PCR test rules change
Experts from Imperial are working to improve understanding of the Omicron variant and its impact on health systems in the UK and around the world.
New findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness
Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, a new study suggests.
Some reduction in hospitalisation for Omicron v Delta in England: early analysis
Estimates suggest Omicron cases are 15% less likely to attend hospital, and 40% less likely to be hospitalised for a night or more, compared to Delta.
Omicron largely evades immunity from past infection or two vaccine doses
The Omicron variant largely evades immunity from past infection or two vaccine doses according to the latest Imperial modelling.
Boosters vital to mitigate impact of Omicron, but may lose some effectiveness
Levels of neutralizing antibody to prevent Omicron infection reduced and vaccine efficacy against severe disease predicted to drop says new report.
Omicron – latest research and expert views as UK cases hit all-time high
Experts from Imperial are advancing understanding of the Omicron variant and how we can protect against it as the UK’s booster rollout gathers speed.
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Global unity: Winners of 2021 Global Creative Competition announced
The Second Annual Global Creative Competition saw medical students from around the globe share their creative responses to the theme: Global Unity.
