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Initial tests on 80-year-old with no central vision show that 'bionic eye' treatment allows patient to see the outline of people again

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A research team including midwives and obstetricians from Saint Mary’s have recruited the 100th participant to a multi-centre obstetrics study, as well as being named the highest recruiting study cent

A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, whilst effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not prevent gestational diabetes.

The ICA Programme provides personal research training awards for healthcare professional who wish to develop careers that combine clinical research and leadership with continued clinical practice.

A study by The University of Manchester has found that it may be possible to predict early which rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients will fail to respond to the biologic drugs given to treat them.

The research team is testing a new approach to treating childhood ALL in India by identifying patients who do not require intensive therapy, thereby decreasing both the cost and burden of treatment.