Hand Osteoarthritis: Hydroxychloroquine no more effective than placebo
Dr Sarah Kingsbury (LIRMM) takes part in a Q&A about her recent research which questions the effectiveness of an off-label drug prescribed to …
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Arthritis research making strides forward
Scientists at the University of Leeds are investigating whether amateur athletes are at a greater risk of developing potentially-disabling joint problems such as …
Study challenges use of off-label drug to treat osteoarthritis in hands
An off-label drug prescribed to treat osteoarthritis of the hand when conventional medication has failed is ineffective, according to new research. The …
Encouraging findings presented for potential new Sjögren’s treatment
The results of a Phase IIa clinical trial have suggested a potential new antibody treatment for patients suffering from Sjögren’s syndrome. The trial …
Research to be recognised by regulators for its role in improving patient care
Recent evidence suggests that hospitals that support high quality patient-centred research can show better healthcare outcomes for patients. This has led to a …
Deborah Gardner Interweave Exhibition
Leeds Biomedical Research Centre will be permanently displaying ‘Interweave’ an exhibition created as part of the Yorkshire Year of Textile by visual artist Deborah Gardner.   …
Raynaud’s: BBC Two – Trust Me, I’m a Doctor
Raynaud’s Disease is a topic being covered by Episode 3 of the BBC programme ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’. This will be …
Grant secured for EU wide study
Professor Michael McDermott and Dr Siniša Savić from LIRMM have been awarded a grant as part of the Horizon 2020 programme. The …
Dr Sophie Williams awarded almost £1m research grant
15TH NOVEMBER 2017 Dr Sophie Williams, School of Mechanical Engineering, is one of eight researchers awarded a grant to address long-term …
Future of key musculoskeletal research centre secured
A multi-million pound investment has secured the future of a joint University and NHS research centre specialising in rheumatology, musculoskeletal diseases and joint …