Simpler testing
Ultrasound scan can diagnose prostate cancer
An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research.
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Hear, hear
Podcast: Debating vaccines, LGBTQ+ history month, and humans of health research
In this edition: A scientist countering vaccine misinformation, members of Imperial’s LGBTQ+ network, and the people behind an impactful asthma trial.
Inspiring photos
Portrait exhibition celebrates staff and patients in healthcare research
A new series of portraits documenting researchers and patients involved in healthcare research has been unveiled in an online photography exhibition.
A new approach
Researchers awarded £1m to trial quicker diagnostic tools for prostate cancer
Researchers have been awarded £1 million to trial new MRI scanning methods to diagnose prostate cancer.
Digital alerts study
Sepsis risk alerts can help to protect patients in hospitals, research finds
A digital alert system to identify patients who are at risk of sepsis can reduce deaths and extended hospital stays, Imperial research has found.
Real-world vaccine data
Real-world data provides valuable insights into COVID vaccine roll-out
Analysis of Europe’s largest patient data record has provided valuable insights into the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, an Imperial expert has said.
Long COVID inequalities
‘Issue of inequalities’ for long COVID patients needs to be addressed
The “big issue of inequalities” for long COVID patients who face ongoing symptoms and disability needs to be addressed, an expert has said.
Diagnosing long COVID
Expert ‘optimistic’ about possibility of tests for long COVID
There are reasons to be “optimistic” about the possibility of creating simple tests to determine if someone has long COVID, an expert has said.
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Hidden toll
Holistic approach needed to tackle the impact of climate change on mental health
Healthcare leaders and policy makers must take a holistic approach to respond to the mental health impacts of climate change, says an Imperial expert.
Treating obesity
Researchers awarded £1.2 million to trial a new weight loss treatment
Imperial Researchers have been awarded £1.2 million to trial a new minimally invasive weight loss treatment in patients.
