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Heart waiting lists at the highest level on record in Scotland
The number of people on cardiology waiting lists is at the highest level on record in Scotland, according to our analysis.
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Using stem cells to better understand beta receptors in heart cellsImperial College London | Professor Sian Harding
A research team led by Professor Sian Harding at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London has been awarded BHF funding of over £1 million to study heart cells in detail. This funding over three years will build on a pr...
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Could the antioxidant melatonin provide lifelong heart protection for unborn babies?University of Manchester | Dr Gina Galli
If a growing foetus is partially deprived of oxygen, due for example to or placental infection or maternal smoking, it can seriously impair the development of the heart and increase the risk of heart disease in later life. However, the way ...
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Stopping early stage heart disease progressing to heart failureImperial College London | Dr Viola Kooij
Hundreds of thousands of people are living with heart failure and currently there is no cure. Understanding the changes that occur in early stages of heart disease could reveal new ways to design drugs which stop patients progressing to hea...
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Uncovering the role of IGF-1 in obesity and diabetesUniversity of Leeds | Professor Mark Kearney
Over one billion people worldwide suffer from obesity and/or obesity-related Type 2 diabetes. These disorders are a major cause of heart attacks, heart failure, lower limb amputation and dementia. Modern treatments for Type 2 diabetes only ...
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Watch: How is gum disease linked to heart problems and diabetes?
Watch our animation to discover why brushing your teeth can help your cardiovascular system, and get answers to some common questions about oral health and heart conditions.
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Do heart changes in pre-term new-borns influence heart health later in life?University of Oxford | Dr Adam Lewandowski
Dr Adam Lewandowski’s research focuses on studying heart health in babies that are born prematurely. He has previously shown that there are differences in the structure and function of the heart in babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy c...
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£50m grand challenge launched to tackle link between cardiovascular disease and health inequalities
We are pleased to be supporting a new ‘inequalities challenge’ launched by the National Institute for Health and Caree Research (NIHR).
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Are heart attack symptoms different for men and women?
Heart attack symptoms are the same in women and men. Know the most common signs and what to do if this happens to you or someone you know.
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New world-leading Heart and Lung Research Institute 'topped off'
The construction of a world-leading heart and lung research centre in Cambridge – which we part funded – is one step closer after the building reached its highest point of construction this week.