February 26, 2020 Major studies to explore the use of mobile phones on health Imperial researchers are leading extensive studies into the health impacts of mobile phone use. Professor Paul Elliott, Chair in Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine at Imperial College London, is leading two studies to investigate whether there is a link between the use of mobile phones and long-term health problems in adults and adolescents. He was […]
We should have less fear of radiation, says Imperial researcher People’s fear of radiation is sometimes out of proportion to the risks it poses, said an Imperial expert at a public healthcare event. Professor Gerry Thomas, Chair in Molecular Pathology at Imperial College London and the Chernobyl Tissue bank, has led research looking at the health impacts of radiation. She was speaking at the Imperial […]
February 13, 2020 Kisspeptin hormone injection can boost brain activity associated with attraction The hormone kisspeptin can enhance brain activity associated with attraction, according to a new study. The researchers behind the early-stage work, published in JCI Insight, are exploring whether kisspeptin can ultimately be used to treat men with common psychosexual disorders – sexual problems which are psychological in origin such as low libido. The team are […]
January 30, 2020 MRI tool can diagnose difficult cases of ovarian cancer Researchers have developed a new MRI tool that can identify cases of ovarian cancer which are difficult to diagnose using standard methods. The tool has produced encouraging results in a clinical study and its impact on management and outcomes of women with ovarian cancer will now be evaluated in a major trial at 18 hospitals […]
January 27, 2020 Imperial researchers showcase projects to tackle major health problems Nineteen Imperial fellows showcased research projects aimed at tackling global health problems and disease challenges at a special celebration event. The Imperial 4i Clinician Scientist Training Scheme Celebration event took last month at Imperial’s South Kensington Campus. Fellows on the programme presented and showcased posters of a range of research projects icluding work in cardiology, […]
January 15, 2020 Research into leading cause of stillbirth awarded £2.4 million funding Researchers have been awarded over £2.4 million to investigate the best technique to manage poor growth in babies during the later stages of pregnancy Fetal growth restriction (FGR) can lead to stillbirth, accounting for half of the cases of stillbirth in the UK. The new international study, funded by the National Institute for Health Research […]
Drug resistance is “up there with climate change” as a global threat The threat posed by drug resistant infections should be taken as seriously as climate change, says an Imperial expert. Ramesh Wigneshweraraj, Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Head of Section of Molecular Microbiology in the Department of Infectious Diseases at Imperial College London, argues that the global rise of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics presents […]
We must be smarter about how we use antibiotics, says Imperial researcher Not enough focus is being paid to using antibiotics more appropriately to minimise the threat of drug-resistant bugs, said an expert in a recent talk. Alison Holmes, Professor of Infectious Diseases at Imperial College London and Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is leading a newly created centre to […]