The growing scale of dementia in the UK
To mark World Alzheimer's Day Imperial's head of brain sciences describes some of the research being done at the College into the condition.
View ArticleApp-based citizen science experiment could help researchers predict future...
A new app gives UK residents the chance to get involved in an ambitious, ground-breaking science experiment that could save lives.
View ArticleSevere shortage of radiologists risks delays to cancer diagnosis, says report
The UK does not have enough radiologists to meet demand, according to a new report.
View ArticleOne in five witness someone collapse who requires CPR but the majority do not...
An estimated one in five adults in the UK witness someone collapse who needs immediate CPR, yet the majority of people do not act, according to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation.
View ArticleStudy shows cell signaling interaction may prevent key step in lung cancer...
New findings from University of Kentucky faculty published in Scientific Reports reveals a novel cell signaling interaction that may prevent a key step in lung cancer progression.
View ArticleBrexit and policy restrictions on immigration could worsen GP workforce crisis
Difficulties in replacing a fifth of the general practice workforce in England after Brexit will primarily threaten healthcare in more deprived areas, according to a study published in the open access...
View ArticleAnalysis reveals barriers to routine HIV testing in high-income countries
A new HIV Medicine study identified several barriers to routine HIV testing in emergency departments and acute medical units in the UK and US.
View ArticleChildren with heart disease are being let down by lack of clinical trials,...
Less than one per cent of UK children born with congenital heart disease are enrolled in clinical trials looking to improve treatments, research funded by the British Heart Foundation and led by the...
View ArticleBlood test could help predict skin cancer's return
Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that testing skin cancer patients' blood for tumour DNA could help predict the chances of an aggressive cancer returning.
View ArticleHealth warnings on cigarettes could deter young people
Young people are less likely to try cigarettes with the printed health warning 'Smoking kills' on each stick than standard cigarettes, according to a new study by Cancer Research UK published in...
View ArticleDementia deaths in Scotland now double 2007 figures
Deaths caused by dementia continue to rise across Scotland according to provisional figures released today by National Records of Scotland.
View ArticleDespite removal of many obstacles, UK child organ donation rates remain low
Despite the removal of many logistical/professional obstacles, and clear guidance from national bodies, UK child organ donation rates remain lower than in other comparable countries, say experts in a...
View ArticleRisk of 'dirty' turkey after Brexit if UK strikes a US trade deal
Consumers could be eating "dirty" chlorinated turkey at Christmas if the UK agrees a post-Brexit trade deal with the USA, according to a new briefing paper by leading food policy experts.
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