COVID-19 Advice for Rheumatology Patients
The Rheumatology service in Leeds has an international reputation for the management and investigation of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The team have developed …
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NEWS RELEASE: Cumulative doses of oral steroids linked to increased blood pressure
Cumulative doses of oral steroids in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases are associated with increased hypertension (blood pressure) for those who take them …
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING LEEDS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE AND COVID-19.
Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing high levels of staff absence due to unexpected sickness and administrative staff working from home. During this period …
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Be Part of Leeds Research
Be Part of Leeds Research Research studies come in all shapes and sizes, covering a wide range of topics aimed at all different …
APPLY NOW: Funded Clinical Research Fellowships and Project Grants for Leeds Teaching Hospitals Staff
Funded by our generous charity partner, Leeds Cares, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) has opened six funding opportunities for LTHT staff. We …
Clinical Research Facility Opens Its Doors to Patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Today (Monday 17th February 2020) patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) taking part in clinical research trials will undergo treatment within …
Periodontal disease increase in patients at risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research from the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine and the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds has found increased …
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Oral steroids put patients with inflammatory disease at high risk of infection
In a large study of almost 40 000 adult patients with polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis in England, researchers found higher absolute …
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New regulator of immune responses discovered
Scientists have identified a new internal regulator which helps control the body’s response to fight infection. The discovery could be a target for …
Recommendations for the use of MRI in axial Spondyloarthitis in the UK
Dr Helena Marzo-Ortega LMS MRCP PhD, Consultant Rheumatologist and Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Leeds, Clinical Lead Spondyloarthritis Service, and …
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