Patient powered research
Heart disease patients given chance to further research with the Heart Hive
New ways of connecting patients and researchers are giving new hope of finding cures for rare heart conditions.
Stories tagged with 'Public health'
Battle weary
Long-term health effects of armed conflict could last years after fighting stops
Living in a warzone is linked with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke among civilians, even years after the conflict ends.
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Tune in
Podcast: Climate champion, alcohol marketing and stroke rehabilitation
In this edition: Climate champion Jo Haigh retires, and we find out how often kids see alcohol marketing and how a game is helping stroke recovery.
WEIGHTED ANALYSIS
Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).
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PREVENTING DISTRESS
3 ways to improve mental health outcomes for child refugees
A new review highlights key factors in preventing post-settlement psychological distress in unaccompanied refugee minors.
System Dynamics Success
Keynote presentation and grand prize for System Dynamics Model by Nina Zhu
"Antibiotics Prescribing Decision-making Process in Secondary Care: a System Dynamics Approach" keynote presentation success
RESEARCH SHOWCASE
Symposium sets new direction for infectious diseases research at Imperial
Infectious diseases experts shared their latest work at an annual research symposium hosted at Imperial’s Hammersmith Campus last month.
CAPITAL CONCERN
Thousands of Londoners hospitalised in three years due to harmful air pollution
Poor air quality in the capital leads to around 1,000 London hospital admissions for asthma and serious lung conditions every year.
HOUSING AND HEALTH
Improved housing doubles across Sub-Saharan Africa but millions remain in slums
The prevalence of housing with improved water and sanitation has doubled in sub-Saharan Africa between 2000 and 2015, according to new research.
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.
