Respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death for adults
Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood has been linked to a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult.
COVID-19 mapper reveals symptom variation between countries and health status
Imperial research has unveiled how COVID-19 symptoms varied between country and health condition in 2020 in partnership with symptom mapper Healthily.
Dr Omar Usmani appointed Phase 1 Deputy Director of MBBS programme
Dr Omar Usmani shares his thoughts on his recent appointment as co-Deputy of Phase 1 within the School of Medicine at Imperial College London.
COPD care and composite creations: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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National respiratory data hub launched by HDR UK
Seven new data hubs have been launched by Health Data Research UK to help research seeking to find new medicines and treatments.
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Striking the right balance: postgraduate study as a healthcare professional
Ruth Barker, a PhD student with the National Heart and Lung Institute, gives us an insight into working as physiotherapist whilst studying.
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How Imperial is changing the course of COPD
To mark World COPD Day, we shine a light on recent advances in understanding and treating COPD and how Imperial has contributed.
There is no safe level of alcohol consumption, new global study confirms
Imperial researchers are among a team of international scientists to suggest there is no safe level of alcohol – the health risks outweigh benefits.
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Natural lung bacteria offer clues on treating airway infections, says expert
Further research on the lung microbiome could uncover new, more effective approaches to managing lung infections, according to an Imperial researcher.
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