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Research in Leicester will test new treatment target for sepsis
New research we have funded at the University of Leicester could identify new treatments for sepsis, a life-threatening condition that kills thousands of people each year.
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Commercial Director Mike Taylor to retire
Our Commercial Director Mike Taylor has announced he will step down from his role at the end of the year.
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Football legend Graeme Souness urges fans to learn lifesaving CPR
Football legend Graeme Souness is calling on fans across the country to unite in a campaign to learn lifesaving CPR – that could be a game changer for survival rates. The former Liverpool FC captain is joining forces with the BHF to help save more lives from out of hospital cardiac arrest.
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Fellowships promoting equality, diversity and inclusion awarded to Leeds researchers
New fellowships designed to promote the value of equality, diversity and inclusion in science and give research leaders of the future better flexibility in their careers have been awarded at the University of Leeds, thanks to an historical endowment established in partnership with the BHF.
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How tissue factor triggers blood clottingCardiff University | Professor Peter Collins
When blood clots form in blood vessels they block the flow of blood and can cause heart attacks and strokes. Finding new ways to manage blood clotting could prevent and treat blood clots that lead to a heart attack or stroke. Blood clot...
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Shape changing platelet researchUniversity of Hull | Dr Simon Calaminus
Supervised by Dr Simon Calaminus, this PhD student is studying what controls platelets – small cells in the blood that clump together at sites of injury to form a plug to prevent further blood loss. Platelets are not normally activated ...
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Defining the specific roles of a group of proteins in atherosclerosisUniversity of Glasgow | Dr Pasquale Maffia
Atherosclerosis is the main cause of heart attacks and strokes. It is a disease where arteries become clogged with fatty deposits called plaques. Inflammation of artery walls is a key feature of atherosclerosis. During plaque formation, ...
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Four in five don't know recommended max daily salt intake, research suggests
Stark findings underline the need for Government action to reduce salt in everyday foods to make healthy eating easier for families.
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New report reveals benefits of tackling childhood obesity
A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) think tank has highlighted the significant benefits associated with taking a broad, ‘whole society’ approach to reducing childhood obesity.
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Building 3-D blood vessels to study blood clottingKeele University | Professor Ying Yang
In this PhD studentship the researchers will grow human blood vessels in the laboratory from cells taken from human donors. They propose that the 3-D engineered blood vessels can be used to study the process of blood clotting. Platelets are...