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Newly identified disease far more common than first thought finds Leeds research
A rare disease first identified in 2020 is much more common than first thought, say researchers at the University of Leeds.
Genetic study reveals pre-eclampsia risk factors
A large international study has revealed that the genetic risk of pre-eclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition in pregnancy, is related to blood pressure and body mass index (BMI).
COVID-19 vaccine trial begins in Leeds
Hundreds of volunteers from the region are taking part in a study to test the effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Sharing lessons learned in care homes on coronavirus front line
A study of the impact of coronavirus on people living and working in care homes pulls together lessons learnt during the first wave to help prepare for new outbreaks.
New regulator of immune responses discovered
Scientists have identified a new internal regulator that helps control the body’s response to fight infection.