Matter of the heart
New heart treatment helps the body grow a replacement valve
Replacement heart valves that grow inside the body are a step closer to reality following studies led by researchers at Imperial.
New heart treatment helps the body grow a replacement valve
Replacement heart valves that grow inside the body are a step closer to reality following studies led by researchers at Imperial.
Soaring childhood obesity from pandemic could cost UK billions
A major spike in child obesity levels during the pandemic could cost the UK over £8 billion, according to a study involving Imperial researchers.
Imperial celebrates association to Horizon Europe
Imperial brought together our European and global science communities earlier this week to mark the start of the UK's association to Horizon Europe.
Successful Annual Symposium Addresses Child Health at the Mohn Centre
The Mohn Centre hosts the NIHR SPHR Children, Young People and Families annual symposium in November.
Number of extremely premature babies receiving neonatal care triples
The number of babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales increased three-fold after NHS guidelines changed in 2019.
Mohn Mingle networking and research meetings kick off with a bang
The Mohn Centre is pleased to announce the success of its new monthly networking and research meeting series - the Mohn Mingle.
Mohn Centre secures collaborative funding for North West London
The Mohn Centre, with colleagues in North West London, has secured funding to investigate barriers of children participating in research.
Nigerian Science Prize win and presidential honour for Imperial medical engineer
An Imperial pioneer of low-cost newborn care systems in Nigeria has won the Nigeria Science prize, with congratulations from the country’s president.
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Podcast: Childhood illness, planetary protection, and sustainable finance
In this edition: A better test for diagnosing childhood illness, improving planetary protection and financing sustainability.
Easier diagnosis of childhood fever using a new rapid blood test
A simple blood test which may be able to rapidly diagnose the cause of a child’s illness could be ‘transformative’, say researchers.