‘Surgery and Beyond’
Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics (20th - 23rd June 2020)
The 13th Annual Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics 2020: ‘Surgery and Beyond’
Stories tagged with 'Academic Health Science Centre'
Attraction hormone boost
Kisspeptin hormone injection can boost brain activity associated with attraction
The hormone kisspeptin can enhance brain activity associated with attraction, according to a new study.
New scan
MRI tool can diagnose difficult cases of ovarian cancer
Researchers have developed a new MRI tool that can identify cases of ovarian cancer which are difficult to diagnose using standard methods.
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training springboard
Imperial researchers showcase projects to tackle major health problems
Nineteen Imperial fellows showcased research projects aimed at tackling global health problems and disease challenges at a special celebration event.
Preventing stillbirth
Research into leading cause of stillbirth awarded £2.4 million funding
Researchers have been awarded over £2.4 million to investigate the best technique to manage poor growth in babies during the later stages of pregnancy
prescriptive thinking
We must be smarter about how we use antibiotics, says Imperial researcher
Not enough focus is being paid to using antibiotics more appropriately to minimise the threat of drug-resistant bugs, said an expert in a recent talk.
Drug warning
Drug resistance is “up there with climate change” as a global threat
The threat posed by drug resistant infections should be taken as seriously as climate change, says an Imperial expert.
Heart health risk
Small rise in heart attack protein linked to increased risk of early death
An analysis of patients’ heart data has shown that even a small increase in a protein linked to heart attacks is linked to an increased risk of death.
sepsis alarm
Digital sepsis monitoring system helps save lives and improves care
The introduction of a digital alert system to monitor patients with sepsis has led to a reduction in deaths and hospital stays.
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leading by example
Healthcare staff get tips on pursuing research careers at Imperial symposium
Persistence, collaboration and mentorship are key for a successful research career, said experts at an event for healthcare staff this month.
