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10 weird team sports to try
From Sepak Takraw to Muggle Quidditch, the sporting possibilities out there go far beyond football and hockey.
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Does a protein called Brn-3b help to protect blood vessels from damage?University College London | Dr Vishwanie Budhram-Mahadeo
Dr Vishwanie Budhram Mahadeo and her team at University College London are working out what keeps blood vessels healthy and could prevent against disease. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is associated with ageing, diabetes and obesit...
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Is a gene called SETSIP involved in endothelial cell repair?Queen's University Belfast | Dr Andriana Margariti
In this PhD studentship, supervised by Dr Andriana Margariti, the researchers are studying if endothelial cells lining blood vessels can be generated from other cell types in the body. Damage to the endothelium lining blood vessels is often...
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ICD deactivation: your questions answered
We answer common questions about turning off an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, and tell you how to find out more.
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Working out how the GSK3 enzyme prevents blood clottingUniversity of Bristol | Professor Ingeborg Hers
Dr Ingeborg Hers and colleagues at the University of Bristol are working out how an enzyme, called GSK3, prevents blood clotting. Platelets are small blood cells that play a crucial role in causing blood clots to form within arteries, a pro...
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Does RAGE cause leaky blood vessels?Imperial College London | Dr Anne Burke Gaffney
After heart surgery, some patients can develop a condition called the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). When SIRS occurs, blood vessels become leaky and fluid can accumulate in the heart, lungs and other organs which prevents ...
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Understanding the risks associated with tests and treatments that involve radiation in childrenNewcastle University | Professor Mark Pearce
Dr Mark Pearce and his team at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne are studying the risks associated with tests and treatments that involve radiation. Doctors can diagnose and treat heart problems in babies and young children using car...
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Understanding how a protein called CXCL2 promotes the growth of new blood vesselsUniversity of Leeds | Dr Sreenivasan Ponnambalam
Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty deposits (plaques) inside the arteries. The blood vessels become narrowed, restricting blood flow to organs and tissues. Atherosclerosis is the main cause of heart attacks and strokes – when the blo...
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Understanding why blood pressure control is different between the sexesSt George's, University of London | Professor Iain Greenwood
In the UK nearly one in seven men die from coronary heart disease, compared to one in twelve women. The reasons underlying this gender difference are not fully understood, but Professor Iain Greenwood’s team at St George’s are working to so...
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The effect of high cholesterol on neutrophilsImperial College London | Dr Marina Botto
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is vital for normal functions in the body. However, when levels of harmful forms of cholesterol are too high, it can lead to fatty deposits building up in our arteries. This can block the flow of blood ...