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Biological blockbusters and viral bloodletting: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories written by Ryan O'Hare
Cholesterol-cutter
New cholesterol-lowering drug could help patients unable to take statins
A new class of oral cholesterol-lowering drug could help patients unable to take statins due to side effects.
News in brief
Safer brains and mechanical hearts: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
EARLY WARNINGS
Steroid treatment for premature babies linked to low birth weight
Steroid injections given to mothers at risk of giving birth prematurely are linked to babies being born with lower body weights.
PEANUT ALLERGY HOPE
Promising peanut trial offers hope for children with life-threatening allergy
Boiled peanut could provide a safe and effective treatment for children with potentially life-threatening peanut allergy.
News in brief
Geometry prize and photojournalism hub: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
HEART OF THE MATTER
Brexit could lead to thousands more heart attacks and strokes
Brexit could contribute to thousands more deaths from heart attacks and strokes by 2030, new research has found.
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Podcast: Smart tattoos, the future of the NHS and next-generation vaccines
In this edition: We meet researchers creating colour-changing tattoos, at the forefront of vaccines, and responding to the new NHS long term plan.
News in brief
Trading wild specimens and creating new lasers: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Boosting TB Tests
New blood tests for TB could accelerate diagnosis and save the NHS money
Rapid blood tests used by the NHS are unable to rule out tuberculosis (TB) and should be replaced with a new, more accurate test, a study has found.
