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Medical research in Scotland
A report from Fraser of Allander Institute and commissioned by the British Heart Foundation, found that investment by the third sector plays a vital role in both the health of the nation and the economy.
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Growing new blood vesselsUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Andrew Howard Baker
The BHF funds three pioneering Centres of Regenerative Medicine based at top UK universities. Each centre has a different scientific focus, but together they are moving us closer to our goal of unlocking ways to repair the damage caused by ...
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Distinguished research leader, Professor Sir Nilesh Samani, to step down as our Medical Director
Today we announce that our Medical Director, Professor Sir Nilesh Samani, will be stepping down from his role in the year ahead.
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How is oestrogen linked to pulmonary arterial hypertension?University of Strathclyde | Professor Margaret MacLean
Professor Margaret MacLean and colleagues at the University of Glasgow are studying why more women than men develop pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), but men die more quickly. In PAH, the pulmonary arteries (arteries of the lungs) ...
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Do tiny packages produced by platelets cause inflammation in atherosclerosis?University of Birmingham | Professor Ed Rainger
Platelets, cells that cause blood clotting, secrete tiny packages into the blood, filled with protein and other molecules. Professor Ed Rainger, at the University of Birmingham, will find out if these tiny packages can promote inflammation ...
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8 ways to use social media to stay healthy
Eight top tips on how you can use social media to help you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle
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Could regenerative cells called EPCs help repair blood vessels?University of Edinburgh | Dr Mairi Brittan
BHF Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellow Dr Mairi Brittan is studying regenerative cells, called endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), to find out if they could be used to treat heart and circulatory disease. In heart and circulato...
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Only half of UK adults confident they could perform CPR on a loved one
BHF encourages the nation to learn CPR this Heart Month as new figures reveal only half of UK adults are confident they could perform CPR on a loved one
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Watch: What is the Mediterranean diet?
You might already know that a Mediterranean diet is linked to better health, but what is it and what exactly are the benefits of eating the Mediterranean way? Our animation explains.
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How to apply for a research grant
Before you apply for a research grant from the British Heart Foundation, you'll need to know our grant types and read through the relevant grant guidelines. Find out how to apply for a BHF research grant.