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Can magnetic resonance imaging identify leaky heart valves that require surgery?University of Birmingham | Dr Richard Steeds
People who have a severely leaking mitral valve – the heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle - may not experience any symptoms for a long time, despite the fact that the main pumping chamber of the heart, the left ventricle,...
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Revealing how genes and other factors determine fat storageUniversity of Oxford | Professor Fredrik Karpe
Professor Fredrik Karpe at the University of Oxford is working out how genes, and factors that influence them, determine where fat is stored in our bodies and our risk of heart disease. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease,...
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Protecting our research leaders of tomorrow
To support our bright young scientists towards successful completion of their PhD projects, we are offering studentship extensions of up to six months depending on the year of study.
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The impact of cold on people with anginaKing's College London | Professor Simon Redwood
People with coronary heart disease can be affected by angina. Angina is a dull, heavy or tight chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart – and importantly it could be a sign of being at risk of a future heart attack. Past rese...
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Identifying the safest blood pressure drugs for use in pregnancyUniversity of Manchester | Dr Paul Brownbill
Women with high blood pressure before or during pregnancy need to take blood pressure-lowering medicines throughout pregnancy. These medicines enter the placenta’s circulation – an organ that transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother’s...
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Are spelt, buckwheat and freekeh healthier than wheat?
We explain ancient grains like spelt, buckwheat, freekeh, amaranth and teff, and whether they are a good choice for your health
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Understanding how the blood vessels in our heart cope with pressureUniversity of Oxford | Professor Kim A Dora
Blood flow in muscles continually changes depending on whether we are resting or active. To cope with these changes, blood vessels must adapt to meet the demands of rest and exercise. This is especially true in the heart, where vessels are ...