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Nick Morrell
Professor Nick Morrell and his research team are investigating why lung blood vessels narrow in pulmonary hypertension, and how the narrowing might be prevented or reversed.
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Quantum dot nanoparticles: a new drug delivery system to prevent blood clotsUniversity of Hull | Dr Graeme Stasiuk
The PhD student supervised by Dr Graeme Stasiuk is creating a state-of-the-art new drug delivery and imaging system using quantum dot nanoparticles. This system will allow doctors to deliver drugs to specific types of blood cell, called pla...
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Studying the proteins that make platelets stick together in a blood clotUniversity of Oxford | Dr Robert Gilbert
Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer. Research to unravel the intricacies of blood clotting may reveal new ways to stop thrombosis, reducing the chance of severe illnesses such as heart attacks and strokes. Blood clot...
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Jennifer Metcalfe becomes the face of our fascinator range
Our fascinator range offers 38 styles in a spectrum of colours with prices starting as low as £7.99, it’s perfect for if you’re looking for style on a budget.
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When is the best time of day to take medicines for high blood pressure?University of Dundee | Professor Thomas MacDonald
High blood pressure is an extremely common condition in the UK. Around one in three adults in England and Scotland have high blood pressure. Many of these patients are prescribed daily medicines (called antihypertensives) that help lower th...
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Leading health charities call for action in Scotland
Working with other charities in Scotland, we’re calling for all political parties to commit to take the actions that could save thousands of lives from preventable diseases.
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MSPs call for urgent action to improve Scotland's health
A group of cross-party MSPs have called for urgent action to tackle the damage to people’s health caused by smoking, junk food and alcohol.
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ICD dos and don'ts
Learn what to do and what not to do when you have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Read more.
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Expertise and leadership in public health must be retained as PHE disbands, BHF warns
Matt Hancock has announced that Public Health England will be disbanded to make way for the National Institute for Health Protection.