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There are 3447 result(s) for coronary disease mortality
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RESEARCH
Targeting RNAs to prevent heart attacksUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Andrew Howard Baker
When protein molecules are produced from genes contained within DNA, there is an intermediate molecule called RNA that, until recently, was thought to simply be there to produce the protein. Now, scientists know that there are hundreds of t...
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RESEARCH
Preventing heart failure by protecting the protein MKK7University of Manchester | Dr Xin Wang
Manchester-based researchers are searching for ways to boost a natural heart-protecting protein to prevent or halt heart failure. Heart failure is a devastating condition, affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the UK. In heart fail...
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RESEARCH
Learning how to prevent lymphedemaUniversity College London | Professor Christiana Ruhrberg
The lymphatic system in our bodies carries excess fluid from our tissues into the bloodstream. In people with lymphedema, the lymphatic system cannot drain fluid properly - this causes uncomfortable swelling (known as oedema) that is diffic...
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From the lab to the NHS frontline
When the coronavirus hit, Dr Ricky Vaja swapped his lab coat for scrubs and returned to the NHS frontline. He tells us about his experience and what he’s learned.
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Heart attack treatment - REACT
The REACT trial tested different ways of treating people experiencing a heart attack if 'clot-busters' don't work.
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Maximising the impact of volunteering
Volunteering has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic. Our volunteering report is about how we can maximise the value and benefits of volunteering. It includes recommendations for how the Government can support this.
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Government moves ahead with plans to create a smokefree generation
We’ve urged MPs to strongly support a bold new Bill that would prevent the next generation from ever smoking.
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BHF Scotland home stores reopen on April 5th
British Heart Foundation Scotland home stores reopen following lockdown
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Coronavirus could cause £7.8 billion shortfall in medical research
Analysis reveals that medical research charities are expected to lose almost 38 per cent of their fundraising income this year, and over 25 per cent next year.
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Join England legends for our Footie Quiz Night
Join England legends David Seaman and Glenn Hoddle and they host our first Footie Quiz Night to raise funds for our life saving research