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Using stem cells to study atherosclerosis and Marfan syndromeUniversity of Cambridge | Dr Sanjay Sinha
Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in the blood vessel wall contribute to the ‘furring up’ of vessels in coronary heart disease and stroke. SMCs are also involved in an inherited condition known as Marfan syndrome, where a defect in fibrillin-1, a ...
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Understanding how a simple salt lowers blood pressure in people with hypertensionUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Melanie Madhani
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a very common and serious health problem worldwide. When blood pressure – the pressure of blood in the arteries – is consistently high, it puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels and can lead t...
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Targeting connexins to control blood clottingUniversity of Reading | Professor Jonathan Gibbins
Platelets are tiny blood cells that contribute to a blood clot following injury. Thrombosis is where over active platelets form a blood clot inside a blood vessel. Such clots can block blood supply to the heart or brain and lead to a heart...
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The role of a molecule in endothelial cells and diabetesKing's College London | Dr Anna Zampetaki
King’s College researchers are investigating the role and importance of a molecule seen to be raised in cells in diabetes. More than 4 million people in the UK have diabetes. It is a serious condition with many health consequences, includi...
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New tools to help stem cells repair damaged heartsUniversity College London | Dr Daniel Stuckey
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Daniel Stuckey is developing new tools to give stem cells the best chance of repairing damaged heart tissue. After a heart attack, heart muscle tissue becomes damaged and has a limited a...
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Sugar levy shows potential to reduce obesity levels
A new report suggests that the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) may have contributed to fewer cases of obesity in girls in their final year of primary school.
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Government announces £50 million to support early career researchers
The Government has announced £50 million to support charity funded early career researchers, in a move hailed by medical research charities.
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How to cut back on sugar without noticing
Too much sugar can lead to weight gain and damaging effects on our health. Here are 6 small changes that you'll hardly notice, which can help you cut down on the sweet stuff.
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Nearly 370,000 people now waiting for time-sensitive heart care
We've responded to latest NHS England figures which show a rise in the heart care waiting list, and that average ambulance response times for heart attacks and strokes remain nearly double the 18-minute target.
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Developing 3D MRI for a better image of the heart and vesselsKing's College London | Professor Sven Plein
Heart patients commonly need to undergo imaging of their heart and vessels to identify what is wrong or to understand the extent of any damage (for example, after a heart attack). The benefit of MRI compared with some other tests is that it...