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Halving the risk of infection following surgery
Surgeons could dramatically reduce the risk of infection after an operation by simply changing the antiseptic they use.
Scientists call the shots on new COVID-19 public awareness film
Professor Cath Noakes of the University of Leeds was the main scientific consultant to the makers of a new public information film designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Links between arthritis therapy and heart disease improvements
Drugs used to treat initial signs of rheumatoid arthritis also improve the early stages of heart disease, according to new research.
New method of detecting illnesses including coronavirus and cystic fibrosis
A new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases in patients has been created by researchers at the University of Leeds.
New malaria transmission patterns emerge in Africa
An international study reveals how future climate change could affect malaria transmission in Africa over the next century.