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BHF pays tribute to Professor Brian Pentecost
BHF pays tribute to former Medical Director, Professor Brian Pentecost
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Studying the release of von Willebrand factor as a target for future medicinesQueen Mary, University of London | Dr Thomas Nightingale
A BHF-funded team based in London are studying how to prevent harmful blood clotting without preventing helpful clots. The body’s response to injury needs to be rapid to prevent blood loss and minimise the chance of infection. Cells that l...
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Hijacking immune checkpoints to prevent the build-up of fatty plaquesUniversity of Oxford | Professor Claudia Monaco
White blood cells involved in inflammation play a key role in the development of fatty plaques that form in our arteries (atherosclerosis). Some white blood cells, called macrophages and monocytes, are controlled by many checkpoints to reg...
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Beta blockers: how do they work and do they have side effects?
Find out what beta blockers are, how they work, potential side effects and why you might be prescribed one.
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Understanding how gene mutations cause arrhythmiaImperial College London | Professor Dr Thomas Brand
When we exercise, increased amounts of adrenaline circulate in our body stimulating the heart to beat faster. Adrenaline works by stimulating another molecule called cyclic AMP (cAMP) which is recognised by protein molecules in heart cells....
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Developing new ways to image the lungsUniversity of Sheffield | Professor James Wild
The BHF, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council (as part of its Clinical Research Capabilities and Technologies Initiative), has awarded a grant to a team led by lung imaging expert Professor James Wild at the University of Shef...
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Interferon-gamma’s role in development of atherosclerosisCardiff University | Professor Dipak Ramji
Dr Dipak Ramji and Dr Timothy Hughes at Cardiff University are investigating an important molecule in the circulatory system called interferon-gamma, whose action may promote dangerous inflammation of the arteries (a process called atherosc...
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Blood tests: how do they work and what do they show?
Blood tests can help to diagnose some heart conditions or check if you have a risk factor like high cholesterol. Find out why you might need a blood test and what happens when you have one.
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Reducing the UK's salt intake: potential benefits
Results of a study into the possible health and economic benefits of reducing the UK's daily salt intake to World Health Organization guideline levels.
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11 healthy soup recipes you can freeze
Looking for a heart-healthy meal you can cook in batches? Discover our easy recipes you can freeze for later, including butternut squash, minestrone and chicken noodle soup.