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World-first trial tests cannabis-based drug on aggressive brain tumours
A major UK trial of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumour is to launch at 15 NHS hospitals, following promising results from a phase I study in 27 patients.
Researchers pilot new tests for the early detection of lung cancer, as ground-breaking trial gets underway in Yorkshire
The first participants are being invited to take part in a ground-breaking research trial that aims to save lives by improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer.
Leeds introduces new blended learning degree in midwifery
We are excited to announce that the School of Healthcare will be one of just four UK institutions to offer a new blended learning degree in midwifery in partnership with Health Education England (HEE).
Transforming care for babies born with heart disease
Leeds is leading pioneering research into new technology for imaging babies with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Phone app to support patients coping with long covid
People with long covid could be monitored with the aid of a ground-breaking mobile phone app and clinical website.