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University of Leeds researchers awarded Heart Research UK grant to spot diabetes early
A team at the University of Leeds has been awarded a grant of £114,992 by Leeds-based national charity Heart Research UK for their research into the early diagnosis of diabetes, a disease that affects 3.7 million people in the UK. (Diabetes UK, February 2018).
£2 million in funding awarded for knee osteoarthritis treatment trial
Leeds' university academics secure £2 million in research funding in collaborating for treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Has a Leeds academic identified Britain's most infamous murder case?
Advance genomics analysis can now sensationally confirm the DNA as a match to Jack the Ripper's living descendants
New international breathlessness research programme launches
A new international study launched in early 2019 is seeking to deliver a step change in the evidence-based treatment of severe breathlessness among people affected by respiratory diseases, especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD).
Unequal pain relief at home for dying patients
Pain relief and end of life care are not being provided equally to people with advanced progressive diseases at home during their final three months, according to a new study.