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Wednesday 7th June 2017
Keeping count for chemotherapy patients
A new trial at Leeds CRF is profiling the white blood cell count of chemotherapy patients to find a means of identifying those most at risk of severe infections. One of the most serious complications for chemotherapy patients is the risk of infections due to the impact of the treatment on their immune system. Using daily blood tests, the trial at...
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Wednesday 10th May 2017
Leeds top recruiter in major heart attack trial
The Leeds CRF has recruited more patients than any other UK centre in the largest randomized controlled clinical trial of cardiogenic shock - a condition in which your heart suddenly...
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Tuesday 11th April 2017
1000 milestone for heart surgery technique
A specialist cardiovascular procedure, that enables an aortic valve to be replaced without the need for open-heart surgery, has been carried out at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust 1000 times. The...
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Thursday 6th April 2017
Exercise, echocardiography and Vitamin D discussed at PPI meeting
Feedback from the latest Cardiovascular PPI meeting highlights how highly patients and members of the public value hearing about the latest trials and technologies within our cardiovascular specialty theme. “What a...
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Thursday 23rd March 2017
Bright start for Leeds trial
Leeds CRF staff working in oral and dental health are to take part in a new, £1.9million trial led by the Universities of Dundee and Sheffield. The BRIGHT (Brushing Reminder...
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Thursday 8th December 2016
Trial off to EXCELLENT start
The NIHR Leeds CRF is taking part in a trial of an experimental stem cell treatment to determine if it can repair damage caused by heart attacks. The treatment involves injecting...
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Sunday 4th December 2016
Leeds told 'it's okay to ask' at NIHR@10 event
Shoppers in Leeds city centre were given a welcome distraction from their Christmas shopping lists this Sunday, thanks to a display showcasing the research activity taking place at Leeds Teaching...
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