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Professor Adam Glaser in front of the CHORAL logo speaking at the launch event for the partnership

Collaborating on children's health research

Published
9 February 2024
Categories
Working with our region
Health
Research

A new partnership to tackle the serious health and wellbeing problems affecting children and young people across Leeds, Yorkshire and the UK has been officially launched.

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Tackling crisis in care for autistic children

Published
2 February 2024
Categories
Health
Research

A new report reveals a crisis in children’s autism assessment, warning that thousands of autistic children and young people are waiting months - or even years - for health and education support. 

A child's foot which has an extra little toe

Rare disorder causing extra fingers and toes identified

Published
1 February 2024
Categories
Science
Health
Research

A rare disorder which causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and a range of birth defects has been identified in new research co-led by the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥. 

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'Remarkable' results in Leeds leukaemia trial

Published
12 December 2023
Categories
Science
Health
Research

Personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia helps patients survive for longer and stay in remission, a phase III trial has found. 

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Leeds Future Leaders tackle global challenges

Published
6 December 2023
Categories
University
Research

Three Leeds researchers have received prestigious fellowships to support their research in climate, health and mitigating the damage from invasive species.

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Burnout prevention coaching for medical students

Published
5 December 2023
Categories
Science
Health
Research

Medical students suffering with mental health difficulties and burnout saw significant improvements after taking part in a bespoke online coaching programme.