Study recommends better ventilation for the Tube

Better ventilation could be key for London Underground to manage air quality, finds new study: A lack of fresh air was found in a deep London Underground station, and air pollution is at its worst during the evening rush hour, according to new research led by the University of Surrey, which was conducted as part […]

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Study recommends better ventilation for the Tube

Better ventilation could be key for London Underground to manage air quality, finds new study: A lack of fresh air was found in a deep London Underground station, and air pollution is at its worst during the evening rush hour, according to new research led by the University of Surrey, which was conducted as part […]

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Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development

Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development: Volunteers needed to help develop new test to prevent life-threatening infections in newborn babies. Chemists at Bath are developing a new test that detects Group B Streptococcus (GBS) bacteria in 45 minutes. Scientists at the University of Bath are looking for volunteers to help them develop a new test […]

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Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development

Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development: Volunteers needed to help develop new test to prevent life-threatening infections in newborn babies. Chemists at Bath are developing a new test that detects Group B Streptococcus (GBS) bacteria in 45 minutes. Scientists at the University of Bath are looking for volunteers to help them develop a new test […]

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New bid to ‘outflank’ antimicrobial resistance

New bid to ‘outflank’ antimicrobial resistance: A major new project will investigate the defence mechanisms of bacterial cells, to help stop the spread of drug-resistant genes. Resistance to antibiotics (known as antimicrobial resistance) is a growing problem, identified by the World Health Organisation as a top ten threat facing humanity. The new project, led by […]

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New bid to ‘outflank’ antimicrobial resistance

New bid to ‘outflank’ antimicrobial resistance: A major new project will investigate the defence mechanisms of bacterial cells, to help stop the spread of drug-resistant genes. Resistance to antibiotics (known as antimicrobial resistance) is a growing problem, identified by the World Health Organisation as a top ten threat facing humanity. The new project, led by […]

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Plan to improve safety of healthcare

Plan to improve safety of healthcare for thousands: A team of researchers has won £5.8m in funding to improve healthcare outcomes for people receiving home care. Academics from the University of Bradford will play a leading role in the new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration […]

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Plan to improve safety of healthcare

Plan to improve safety of healthcare for thousands: A team of researchers has won £5.8m in funding to improve healthcare outcomes for people receiving home care. Academics from the University of Bradford will play a leading role in the new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration […]

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Genetic testing to identify cardiomyopathy in kids

Genetic testing can diagnose cardiomyopathy – a disease of the heart muscle – in children and help detect who will have heart failure and require a transplant, a new study has found. Researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Centenary Institute have shown that genetic testing for cardiomyopathy in children and their first […]

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Genetic testing to identify cardiomyopathy in kids

Genetic testing can diagnose cardiomyopathy – a disease of the heart muscle – in children and help detect who will have heart failure and require a transplant, a new study has found. Researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Centenary Institute have shown that genetic testing for cardiomyopathy in children and their first […]

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