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Targeting RNAs to prevent heart attacksUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Andrew Howard Baker
When protein molecules are produced from genes contained within DNA, there is an intermediate molecule called RNA that, until recently, was thought to simply be there to produce the protein. Now, scientists know that there are hundreds of t...
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New research in Oxford could lead to improvements in recovery of stroke survivors
The University of Oxford has received £250,000 funding to investigate the no-reflow phenomenon, an issue that can dramatically impact the recovery of a stroke survivor.
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First Group Leader announced at flagship vascular dementia research centre
Dr Rikesh Rajani is the first Group Leader appointed to the BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research. He will take up his new role from April.
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‘Before my stroke I was so agile’: Pauline’s story shows the need for more research
Pauline Boye woke up at 4am and needed to go the bathroom. One problem, she couldn’t get out of bed. The 49-year-old had a stroke in her sleep and her right side was paralysed. On World Stroke Day, Pauline’s story reminds us of the heartbreaking cost of stroke – and the pressing need for more research to prevent and treat it.
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Critical six-week window to reset blood pressure after giving birth
Lowering a hypertensive mother’s blood pressure within six weeks after giving birth could significantly cut their future risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to research we've funded.
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A trial evaluating 3T magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing coronary heart diseaseUniversity of Leeds | Professor John Greenwood
Under current best clinical practice guidelines, people with suspected coronary heart disease (CHD) undergo diagnostic tests including imaging scans. For many this will include an invasive coronary angiogram where the doctor injects a dye d...
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5 simple ways to improve low mood
We all have ups and downs, but it’s how we respond that counts. Here are 5 small things you can do to boost your mood in less than 5 minutes.
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MPs discuss urgent need to prevent further rise in cardiovascular disease deaths
We've released new analysis as MPs gathered in the House of Commons to discuss how to prevent a further rise in premature deaths from cardiovascular disease.
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Machine learning for personalised prescribing after a heart attackUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Nicholas Mills
Heart attacks occur when a blood clot blocks a coronary artery. After a heart attack, people are prescribed drugs to reduce the risk of another. This includes medicines to prevent blood clots, often described as 'thinning' the blood. Unfort...
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Using allopurinol to improve the outcome for stroke patients in the UKUniversity of Glasgow | Professor Jesse Dawson
Stroke causes more than 41,000 deaths in the UK each year. There are around 152,000 strokes in the UK each year and nearly 1.2 million people living in the UK have had a stroke. These people are at high risk of another stroke, and also of a...