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Recognising excellence in NHLI’s latest academic promotions

14 November 2025
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Multi-year project to advance knowledge of nasal mucosal immune response

20 October 2025

28 September 2025

Combination inhaler reduces asthma attacks in children by almost half

05 September 2025

Professor Barbara Casadei named as new editor in chief of JAMA Cardiology

20 August 2025

AI-enhanced ECG can spot patients at risk of dangerous ‘heart block’…

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