Finding a safer way to make the Polio vaccine
Researchers at the University of Leeds are developing a cheaper and safer way of making the polio vaccine.
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Leeds Health and Care Academy helps enhance local workforce
A groundbreaking collaboration of health, care and university partners across the city of Leeds is helping to enhance the local workforce.
Leeds scientists attempt to tackle HIV-related cancer
Scientists are attempting to tackle a virus that causes Kaposi’s sarcoma, a skin cancer that is common amongst those with HIV.
Redesigning cancer screening technology
Engineers have developed a prototype endoscope which they say could cut the cost of manufacture from £80,000 to just £40.
Key step forward in tackling neurodegenerative diseases
A protein complex has been shown to play a key role in preventing the build-up of toxic plaques in the brain linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease.
Unequal pain relief at home for dying patients
Pain relief and end of life care is not being provided equally to people with advanced progressive diseases at home during their final three months, according to a new study.
Stillbirths more likely if diabetes in pregnancy not diagnosed
Women who develop diabetes in pregnancy but are not diagnosed are much more likely to experience stillbirth than women without the condition, according to new research.
PhD opportunities to transform healthcare through AI
The University has announced 50 fully-funded PhD researcher places to unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical diagnosis and care.
Smoking may limit body’s ability to fight skin cancer
Melanoma patients with a history of smoking cigarettes are 40 per cent less likely to survive their skin cancer than people who have never smoked, according to new research.
Glasses trial sets sights on primary pupils
A new trial launched today aims to ensure primary school pupils get the glasses they need in order to improve their maths and reading skills.