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Gene discovery with potential to prevent complications for diabetes
A team of scientists we fund at Queen’s University, Belfast, have discovered a gene that increases the risk of blood vessel damage in people with diabetes.
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Protecting the heart against ischaemia-reperfusion injuryUniversity of Bristol | Professor M Saadeh Suleiman
Professor Saadeh Suleiman is working out how we can protect the heart from further damage when blood flow is restored after ischaemia; this is when the heart is deprived of blood carrying oxygen, such as during a heart attack. The only way ...
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Professor Simon Ray appointed Deputy Chair and Professor Jane Armitage joins Board of Trustees
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Simon Ray, appointed as Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Professor Jane Armitage, who joins as a new Trustee
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Using tick saliva to treat a deadly heart condition
Proteins found in tick saliva could be used to treat a dangerous type of heart disease which can cause sudden cardiac death in young adults.
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The factors involved in forming blood clotsAnglia Ruskin University | Dr Nicholas Pugh
Understanding how platelets stick together may reveal a new way to prevent blood clotting that could ultimately prevent heart attacks or strokes. When blood clots form in blood vessels they can block the flow of blood and can cause heart...
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Professor Metin Avkiran receives prestigious award from the International Society for Heart Research
Professor Metin Avkiran, our Associate Medical Director, has received the International Society for Heart Research (ISHR) 2022 Distinguished Leader Award in recognition of his leadership contributions to promoting the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in the cardiovascular sciences, the core mission of the Society.
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Do anti-platelet drugs keep the small blood vessels in the heart free of blood clots?University of Birmingham | Dr Neena Kalia
A heart attack happens when a blood clot blocks a coronary artery – a blood vessel supplying the heart muscle with blood. A stent is usually inserted into the affected artery to allow blood flow to be restored (reperfusion). Two drugs ar...
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Portion guide: Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods
Follow our guide to see what a portion looks like for different starchy foods, to help you eat a healthy and balanced diet.
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How does the heart make new heart muscle?Newcastle University | Dr Gavin Richardson
This research aims to investigate how the heart makes new heart muscle in a model of heart disease and answer three main questions: How much can the heart mend itself? Which cells make new heart muscle? What limitations prevent these cells ...
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Over-the-counter supplement could prevent heart disease in Type 2 diabetes patients
A cheap over-the-counter supplement could hold the key to preventing heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.