Sepsis risk alerts can help to protect patients in hospitals, research finds
A digital alert system to identify patients who are at risk of sepsis can reduce deaths and extended hospital stays, Imperial research has found.
Real-world data provides valuable insights into COVID vaccine roll-out
Analysis of Europe’s largest patient data record has provided valuable insights into the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, an Imperial expert has said.
‘Issue of inequalities’ for long COVID patients needs to be addressed
The “big issue of inequalities” for long COVID patients who face ongoing symptoms and disability needs to be addressed, an expert has said.
Expert ‘optimistic’ about possibility of tests for long COVID
There are reasons to be “optimistic” about the possibility of creating simple tests to determine if someone has long COVID, an expert has said.
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Holistic approach needed to tackle the impact of climate change on mental health
Healthcare leaders and policy makers must take a holistic approach to respond to the mental health impacts of climate change, says an Imperial expert.
Researchers awarded £1.2 million to trial a new weight loss treatment
Imperial Researchers have been awarded £1.2 million to trial a new minimally invasive weight loss treatment in patients.
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Reducing exposure to polluted air needs a personalised approach
A more ‘personalised’ approach is needed to reduce people’s exposure to polluted air, says an Imperial expert.
Rehab device enables stroke survivors with arm disabilities to do more training
A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do without professional supervision, according to a new study.
AI-supported test can predict eye disease that leads to blindness
A new eye test can be used to predict a condition that can lead to blindness, according to a new study.
Reducing antibiotic use in primary care alone may not halt drug resistant bugs
Strategies to reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care are not enough to halt the rise in drug resistant E. coli infections, says new report.
