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MRI shows cardiac diagnostic value
‘MRI is the reference test for anatomical imaging of the heart, for quantifying chamber sizes and function,’ explains Professor Sven Plein, British Heart Foundation Professor of Cardiovascular Imaging and Professor of Cardiology at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
Finding an effective way to reduce pressure ulcers
Expensive high-tech air mattresses are only marginally better at preventing pressure sores and ulcers than a specialist foam mattress, according to the results of a major study.
Leeds academics create project to understand how cancer diagnoses affects teenagers and young adults
A growing proportion of the population living with and beyond cancer are working-age cancer survivors, with 300,000 of these estimated to be TYAs aged 16 to 39.
Interview with Professor Mark Kearney, Dean of the School of Medicine
Professor Mark Kearney is the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Professor of Cardiovascular and Diabetes research at the University of Leeds and is a clinical cardiologist with an interest in heart failure.
Scientists identify potential cause of statin-related muscle pain
An international team of BHF-funded researchers may have discovered why some people experience muscle pain after taking statins. The research, published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science, could help doctors prevent a known side effect of statins and ensure people are able to reap the benefits of the life-saving drugs.