Tackling inequalities for northern pupils
Northern schools are losing out on hundreds of pounds of funding per pupil compared to those in London, according to a new report co-led by the University of Leeds.
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Leeds academic’s research informs independent pregnancy loss review
University of Leeds research into how expectant parents receive unexpected news during pregnancy ultrasound scans has informed a government-commissioned review into early pregnancy loss.
Half as many AF patients dying of heart attacks and strokes
Patients living with one of the UK’s most common heart rhythm conditions are 50% less likely to die from a heart attack or stroke than they were at the start of the millennium, new research has found.
Raising awareness of Long Covid blue legs symptom
An unusual case of a Long Covid patient’s legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing highlights the need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the condition, new research shows.
Graduates join the fight against malaria in Africa
A trio of graduates from the University of Leeds have been helping to fight the battle against malaria in Africa.
Tackling inequalities in end-of-life care
Language barriers are resulting in people from South Asian communities experiencing more pain at the end of life, new research has found.
Syrian refugee achieves long-awaited graduation
A Syrian refugee has told of her elation after finally graduating as a doctor with the University of Leeds – ten years after she first began studying in her home country.
Detecting deadly heart condition sooner
Combining two types of heart scan could help doctors to detect a deadly heart condition before symptoms and signs on conventional tests appear, new research co-led by the University of Leeds shows.
The University of Leeds celebrates 75 years of the NHS
The NHS is 75 years old today – and University of Leeds staff and alumni have honoured the milestone by describing what the much-loved institution means to them.
Cocktail of drugs keeps aggressive form of bone marrow cancer at bay
Combining five existing drugs can keep a highly aggressive type of bone marrow cancer at bay for longer, an innovative trial co-led by the University of Leeds has shown.