Bowel cancer rates after colonoscopy vary by provider
A colonoscopy is the main test used to detect bowel cancer, but like most tests, it is not always 100% accurate and cancers can be missed.
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Vitamin D dials down the aggression in melanoma cells
Vitamin D influences the behaviour of melanoma cells in the lab by making them less aggressive, scientists have found.
Leeds scientists lead next generation of radiotherapy treatments
Leeds scientists and clinicians have been awarded a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK to pioneer new radiotherapy technologies that could help more people in Yorkshire survive cancer.
'Wolves in sheep's clothing' – the superbugs outsmarting lab tests
Hospital screening tests are failing to identify the true extent of microbial resistance, according to new research.
A new approach for tackling superbugs
Scientists have uncovered a novel antibiotic-free approach that could help prevent and treat one of the most widespread bacterial pathogens, using nanocapsules made of natural ingredients.
'Tricked' bacteria open new pathways to antimicrobial treatments
Scientists have developed a new technique to trick bacteria into revealing hundreds of holes in their cell walls, opening the door for drugs that destroy bacteria’s cells.
Leeds researchers join partnership for opening of multi-million health research centre in Bradford
A new multi-million pound research centre that will improve health across the generations opens today.
Boost for cancer diagnosis health tech
A health minister visiting Nexus today has announced an additional £4m of funding to support the development of new health tech innovations.
The ‘lab-bot’ that could revolutionise hunt for cancer drugs
A robot-controlled laboratory where decisions are made by artificial intelligence will change the way new drugs are discovered, says a leading researcher.
‘Unprecedented’ rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty
A new study links a recent rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.