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Brain tumour researchers begin pioneering drug testing project
Researchers at the University of Leeds and the University of Hull are starting a new two-year project focusing on glioblastoma, the most common and deadly form of adult brain cancer.
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.
Transforming care for babies born with heart disease
Leeds is leading pioneering research into new technology for imaging babies with congenital heart disease (CHD).
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).