Articles about 'Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust'

One in 3,000 people at risk of punctured lung from faulty gene – almost 100 times higher than previous estimate

08 April 2025

As many as one in 3,000 people could be carrying a faulty gene that significantly increases their risk of a punctured lung, according to new estimates from ��Ī researchers. Previous estimates had put this risk closer to one in 200,000 people.

Man testing breathing function by spirometry - stock photo

Routine asthma test more reliable in the morning and has seasonal effects

12 March 2025

A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, ��Ī researchers have found.

Professor David Thomas and Dr Nicolas Wisniacki

��Ī and GSK announce new five-year collaboration aiming for improved outcomes for patients with hard-to-treat kidney and respiratory diseases

21 October 2024

The ambition of the partnership is to treat immune-related diseases more precisely with existing therapies and to rapidly develop new ones.

Scientists map how deadly bacteria evolved to become epidemic

04 July 2024

Pseudomonas aeruginosa – an environmental bacteria that can cause devastating multidrug-resistant infections, particularly in people with underlying lung conditions – evolved rapidly and then spread globally over the last 200 years, probably driven by changes in human behaviour, a new study has found.

Woman sitting on sofa in the dark, placing a hand to her forehead.

Long COVID linked to persistently high levels of inflammatory protein: a potential biomarker and target for treatments

21 February 2024

SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression. New research shows that in Long COVID patients, IFN-y production persists until symptoms improve, highlighting a potential biomarker and a target for therapies.

A very healthy relationship: the University and the NHS

03 July 2023

As the NHS celebrates its 75th anniversary, we look at how the close relationship between the University and the hospitals on its doorstep is driving major improvements in how we care for patients.

Left to right: Professor Charlotte Summers, Dr Nik Johnson (Mayor, ��Īshire & Peterborough Combined Authority), Dr Victor Dahdaleh, Professor Patrick Maxwell, Dr Anthony Freeling

£16million gift to support Europe’s largest heart and lung research centre

23 March 2023

A ��Ī institute dedicated to improving cardiovascular and lung health has received a £16 million gift from Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr Victor Dahdaleh.

Maintaining heart function in donors declared ‘dead by circulatory criteria’ could improve access to heart transplantation

16 March 2023

More donated hearts could be suitable for transplantation if they are kept functioning within the body for a short time following the death of the donor, new research has concluded.

Partnering with local hospitals during COVID-19

13 December 2022

From developing intensive care equipment to tackling supplies of PPE and oxygen, here's how a group of ��Ī researchers refocused and partnered with local hospitals during COVID-19.

Ukrainian students depart

16 September 2022

The Ukrainian medical students who received essential training at ��Ī University over the summer will take the specialist skills they have learned back home following a 7-week programme of clinical placements.

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