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Cambridge researchers take top awards
Two NIHR Cambridge BRC researchers have won top awards from the The American Diabetes Association. Read more
Study shows that in HER2 positive early breast cancer 6 months treatment with Herceptin is as good as 12 months for preventing cancer return
NIHR Cambridge BRC and CRUK breast cancer study could help patients and save millions of pounds worldwide.Read more
World-leading genome study spells hope for sick babies
A Cambridge-based study has shown that the diagnosis and treatment of some of the most critically ill babies can be improved by sequencing their whole genome.Read more
Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease
Virtual reality (VR) can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than ‘gold standard’ cognitive tests currently in use, suggests new research.Read more
Additional routine ultrasounds benefit mothers and babies, and could save costs, study finds
A study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and published this week in PLOS Medicine has found that offering universal late pregnancy ultrasounds at 36 weeks’ gestation eliminates Read more
Discovery of genetic variants that protect against obesity and type 2 diabetes could lead to new weight loss medicines
Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge.Read more
New diet and activity research collaboration tackles obesity and chronic disease challenge
The nation’s world-leading researchers in nutrition and physical activity have pledged to work together to tackle challenges associated with obesity and sedentary behaviours. Read more
Clinical trial launch for new prostate biopsy device
A device developed by a Cambridge researcher to make prostate biopsies safer has begun clinical trials.
University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) researcher and urologist, Mr Vincent Gnanapragasam (right), first developed Read more
Recruitment target success in rheumatoid arthritis prevention trial
The research team behind a clinical trial to investigate a preventative therapy for rheumatoid arthritis are greatly encouraged after exceeding their patient recruitment target.
The study, supported by the NIHR Joint Translational Research Read more
Diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases given boost through grant win
A project to help with the identification, diagnosis and treatment of the one in 17 people in the UK who have a rare disease in the UK has won a £400,000 grant.
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Could Virtual Reality help detect the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers at the University of Cambridge, supported by the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), have begun a large-scale study to see if virtual reality (VR) headsets can help spot Alzheimer’s Disease years Read more
Brain training app improves users’ concentration, study shows
A new ‘brain training’ game designed by researchers at the University of Cambridge improves users’ concentration, according to new research published. The scientists behind the venture say this could provide a welcome antidote Read more
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