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Deprivation shortens life expectancy of heart failure patients
Heart failure patients living in the most deprived postcodes are at risk of dying more than six months earlier than patients in the least deprived areas, according to a study by Leeds researchers.
Understanding heart health risks for veteran male athletes
Older male endurance athletes may be at higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms, according to a study led by the University of Leeds.
Consortium to tackle insulin resistance in type 1 diabetes
A joint venture between the Universities of Sunderland and Leeds has been established to help tackle the growing unmet clinical need to manage insulin resistance in people with type 1 diabetes.
Leeds cardiologist’s recommendations to COVID inquiry
A national Cardiovascular Data Centre should be set up to improve care for people with heart disease after excess patient deaths were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Professor Chris Gale.
Dr Dondo receives prestigious Wellcome Accelerator Award
New scheme supports innovative research on using data linkage to transform child health outcomes