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People with rare autoimmune diseases are at an increased risk of dying during the Covid-19 pandemic

A new study, led by experts from the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases are at a greater risk of dying at a younger age during the Covid-19 pandemic.

New DNA scanning method could lead to quicker diagnosis of cancer and rare disease

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have made a major breakthrough in genome sequencing, which will enable them to search for the underlying causes of diseases in human DNA quicker than ever before.

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

An international study, coordinated by experts from the University of Nottingham, has revealed that the genetic risk of pre-eclampsia – a potentially dangerous condition in pregnancy – is related to blood pressure and body mass index.

New book examines how Florence Nightingale used her home life to improve health care

Experts in health, history and English literature have joined together to mark 200 years since the birth of the world’s most famous nurse, with a new book looking at how her home life influenced her work.

A healthy lifestyle is key to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, says new study

A combination of weight loss, healthy eating, behavior change, and exercise is key to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a landmark study involving experts from the University of Nottingham.

People of Black and Asian ethnicity up to twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as those of White ethnicity

People of Black ethnicity are twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 compared to those of White ethnicity, according to researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham.

Electrical stimulation reduces swallowing problems in patients with neurological conditions, finds new study

Using electrical stimulation in the throats of patients recovering from conditions such as strokes or head injuries will help to relieve swallowing problems, leading to a quicker recovery time, according to a new study.

Leading scientists call for a National Covid-19 Resilience Programme to keep older people healthy and resilient during lockdown

Public health agencies across the UK should launch a National Covid-19 Resilience Programme to support older people through the pandemic and to keep them healthy and resilient over the winter – say a leading group of scientists and clinicians.

Steroid inhalers and pills for asthma are linked to heightened risk of brittle bones and fractures, says new study

Taking steroid inhalers or tablets to treat asthma or control flare-ups is linked to a heightened risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and increased vulnerability to broken bones (fragility fractures), according to a new study by experts from the University of Nottingham.

New study provides clearer picture on breast cancer risk and HRT use

A new study, led by experts at the Universities of Nottingham and Oxford, provides a clearer and more detailed picture on which women are at increased risk of breast cancer when using different HRT treatments.