Largest study to date identifies risk factors for severe COVID-19
New research has identified factors that put people most at risk of being hospitalised or dying from COVID-19 using data from 2.3 million adults.
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.
Imperial celebrates science and innovation partnerships with India
Scientists, policymakers and industry leaders celebrated the growing links between Imperial College London and India at a special event.
Imperial reactor delicensed and viral variants: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Lockdown reduced children’s contacts with GPs but increased remote appointments
Young people’s contacts with GPs in England dropped by 41% overall during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 compared with previous years.
Study shows COVID risk greater for those with poorly controlled or severe asthma
Children and adults with asthma that is severe or poorly controlled are at greater risk of hospitalisation with COVID-19, a major study shows.
COVID-19 mixed with flu increases risk of severe illness and death
Patients in hospital with both COVID-19 and flu are at much greater risk of severe disease and death, research shows.
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Podcast: Child COVID condition, health inequalities, and a healthy planet
In this edition: A COVID-linked condition in children, how AI could magnify health inequities, and 9 things you can do for your health and the planet.
Home blood oxygen monitoring can help COVID patients spot early warning signs
Measuring blood oxygen levels at home is a safe way for people with COVID-19 to spot signs that their health could be deteriorating.
Aspirin may improve 3-month survival for patients critically ill with COVID-19
Antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin have little effect on the need for life support in COVID-19, but they may improve survival in the following months.
