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Leeds Festival of Science
Leeds Festival of Science returns this month to showcase plate tectonics, interactive space toys and the funny side of climate change.
Study challenges use of off-label drug to treat osteoarthritis in hands
An off-label drug prescribed to treat osteoarthritis of the hand when conventional medication has failed is ineffective, according to new research.
Arthritis research making strides forward
Scientists at the University of Leeds are investigating whether amateur athletes are at a greater risk of developing potentially-disabling joint problems such as osteoarthritis.
How old compounds could become tomorrow’s life-savers
University of Leeds scientists are looking back in time at previously discarded chemical compounds, to see if any could be developed for new antibiotics.
The benefits of earlier access to palliative care
Terminally-ill patients experience significantly better quality of life before they die if they receive earlier access to palliative care, according to new research.