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Warfarin use should not disqualify stroke patients from lifesaving clot-removing surgery
Most stroke patients taking the anticoagulant warfarin were no more likely than those not on the medication to experience a brain bleed when undergoing a procedure to remove a blood clot, according to a new study.
Remote monitoring pilot launched in heart failure service
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is piloting a remote monitoring system for selected patients with heart failure in Northern Devon over the next six months.
Save the date for Hypo Awareness Week 2023
Registration is now open for Hypo Awareness Week, which returns in just a few months’ time.
Education is ‘crucial’ in preventing type 2 diabetes cases rising past one billion by 2050
An international diabetes centre claims that education and prevention “serve as vital tools” in the mission against type 2 diabetes after experts have predicted the number of people living with the condition will more than double by 2050.
Leicester volunteers sought for UK’s largest health research programme
People living in Leicester are being urged to take part in a national health research programme which aims to create the most detailed “portrait” of people’s health in the UK.
Drug shows promise for stroke patients with bleeding in brain
A clinical trial has shown that a drug commonly used for patients with bleeding disorders has the potential to be used to lessen the side effects of blood-thinning drugs for patients who have experienced a stroke.
Study shines a light on cause of chronic kidney disease
Fresh insights into a protein that causes damage in kidneys and heart could open up new treatment options for chronic kidney disease, research shows.
Sweating and strengthening to be at forefront of live online event
A Facebook Live video session taking place next week will explore the benefits of doing regular moderate-intensity exercise for people with type 2 diabetes.
Trust triumphs at NHS Parliamentary Awards after patient safety improvements
A project introduced at Medway NHS Foundation Trust to improve the care of deteriorating patients and reduce avoidable cardiac arrest calls has been named South East regional winner at the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2023 in the ‘Excellence in Urgent and Emergency Care’ category.
New video shining a light on the emotional impact of diabetes launched
The Eden team based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre has released a social media video to shine a light on the emotional toll of living with diabetes.
Leicester academic awarded funding for involvement in global sensor data project
A researcher based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre has received international funding for his participation in a project that aims to analyse the health benefits of wearable technology.
Live online event to highlight positive health impact of walking
The health benefits associated with increasing your daily step count will be discussed during a Facebook live session next week.
Education to ‘play vital role’ in reducing number of excess diabetes deaths
A renowned international diabetes centre believes that “education is a key weapon” in the battle against diabetes after a new report has revealed thousands of excess deaths in people living with the condition.
Funding propels research into human heart regeneration
Ongoing research at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the US exploring the ability of human heart cells to regenerate after a heart attack or other cardiovascular event will be accelerated by a new award from the National Institutes of Health.
Rising number of young people with type 2 diabetes to be focus of educational meeting
The “stark rise” of type 2 diabetes cases in young people will be at the forefront of an informative session at the highly anticipated Trend Diabetes National Conference next month.
Antibodies associated with rare disorder may signal future risk of heart attack and stroke
Seemingly healthy people whose blood contained antibodies associated with a condition called antiphospholipid syndrome were significantly more likely to experience a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke than those without, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists shows.
Artificial intelligence could improve heart attack diagnosis to reduce pressure on emergency departments
An algorithm developed using artificial intelligence could soon be used by doctors to diagnose heart attacks with better speed and accuracy than ever before, according to new research.
Stroke survivor commits to long-term research study into treatment
Wendy Radford didn’t know she had high cholesterol when she had a stroke leaving her severely ill 10 years ago.
Organisations partner in gestational diabetes trial
The University of Birmingham, Dexter and Cegedim Health Data have partnered in a trial of a new approach that automates finding and recruiting patients for randomised clinical trials and evaluates a specific intervention to improve the uptake of testing for type 2 diabetes amongst women at risk of the disease.
Are we underestimating risk factors associated with renal hyperfiltration?
Renal hyperfiltration may be an underestimated risk factor for mortality, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland.