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Consortium to tackle insulin resistance in type 1 diabetes
A joint venture between the Universities of Sunderland and Leeds has been established to help tackle the growing unmet clinical need to manage insulin resistance in people with type 1 diabetes.
Trial participants with facial prostheses have portraits painted
Patients who wear facial prostheses after treatment for head and neck cancer have had their portraits painted to illustrate the physical and psychological impact of living with a facial difference.
Major funding boost for radiotherapy research
Scientists and clinicians at the University of Leeds exploring new radiotherapy treatments and technologies have been given a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
Text messages 'help improve teen tooth health'
Text message reminders can help improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a new study has shown.
Improving outcomes for all children and young people
Professor Mark Mon-Williams, a leading early years expert, has been appointed the Deputy Chair of a new scientific advisory body that guides the government on children and young people's issues.