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A daily glass of beetroot juice could help support kidney health during pregnancy for women living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Read more 📖 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/beetroo... #KidneyHealth #Pregnancy #CKD #Research

Beetroot juice may benefit pregnant women with chronic kidney disease | King's College LondonA daily beetroot juice supplement could offer a simple and accessible approach to supporting kidney function during pregnancy for women living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to new resea...www.kcl.ac.uk

🧬 Every time a cell divides, it must accurately copy and protect its DNA. Researchers at King's, led by @juanmartin-serrano.bsky.social have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps protect DNA during cell division. Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-mec...

New mechanism discovered which protects DNA during cell division | King's College LondonResearchers at King’s College London have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps protect cells’ genetic information during cell division.www.kcl.ac.uk

Some jewellery sold on Amazon and TikTok Shop contains potentially harmful levels of cadmium, according to a Sunday Times investigation. Professor Christer Hogstrand explains why exposure to this toxic metal should be minimised. Read more: www.dailymail.com/health/artic...

Urgent warning over jewellery containing cancer-causing metalsToxic levels of a cancer-causing heavy metal lurks in jewellery sold on Amazon and TikTok Shop , a worrying investigation has revealed.www.dailymail.com

😴 Why do we sleep, and what helps us get a good night's rest? In the latest episode of Humanising Healthcare, we explore the science and sociology of sleep. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/6zfA... #Sleep #Health #Podcast

This week, weight loss drug Wegovy became available in tablet form for the UK market Writing for @economist.com, Prof Francesco Rubino explains why a proposed change to how we clinically define obesity is needed www.economist.com/by-invitatio...

Medicine can treat obesity, but can’t agree on what obesity isLabelling it a disease means millions will get treatment they may not need, writes Francesco Rubinowww.economist.com

Diagnosis rates for several autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, remain below expected levels five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research led by Dr Mark Russell from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/diagnos...

Congratulations to Professor Francesca Spagnoli from @labspagnoli.bsky.social at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social who has been elected as a member of EMBO – recognising her outstanding contributions to life sciences research. Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/profess...

A new study has identified a more precise and effective way to prevent cancer from spreading to the brain. The paper describes novel drug candidates that target a key enzyme implicated in the spread of lung, breast, skin, and other cancers to the brain. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/study-f...

Study finds new therapeutic approach to blocking brain cancer | King's College LondonA new study has identified a more precise and effective way to prevent cancer from spreading to the brain.www.kcl.ac.uk

New research from @jezcarlton.bsky.social and @adrianisaacs.bsky.social has uncovered how cells repair damage to their protective outer membrane – and how proteins implicated in neurodegenerative conditions are involved in this process Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/neurode...

Neurodegeneration risk genes help repair damaged cells | King's College LondonNew research has uncovered how cells repair damage to their protective outer membrane – and how proteins implicated in neurodegenerative conditions are involved in this process.www.kcl.ac.uk

A new international report warns that global shortages in the cancer workforce could reach almost 100 million personnel by 2050, threatening progress in cancer care worldwide. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/global-...

Global cancer workforce shortage could reach 100 million by 2050, report warns | King's College LondonA new international report warns that global shortages in the cancer workforce could reach almost 100 million personnel by 2050, threatening progress in cancer care worldwide.www.kcl.ac.uk

Researchers from King’s College London have published new findings that improve understanding of how genetically altered blood cell populations change over time in patients with acquired aplastic anaemia following treatment. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-res...

A new treatment which involves growing a patient’s immune cells and then infusing them back into their body has shown promise for people with the rare blood disorder aplastic anaemia www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-tre...

New treatment shows promise for patients with rare blood disorder | King's College LondonA new treatment which involves growing a patient’s immune cells and then infusing them back into their body has shown promise for people with the rare blood disorder aplastic anaemia.www.kcl.ac.uk

An AI software has proven effective at planning the delivery of life-saving radiotherapy for cervical cancer and prostate cancer www.kcl.ac.uk/news/ai-tool...

AI tool for radiotherapy shows promise in global effort to eliminate cervical cancer | King's College LondonAn AI software has proven effective at planning the delivery of life-saving radiotherapy for cervical cancer and prostate cancer, according to results from a large international trial.www.kcl.ac.uk

Researchers have developed a next-generation immunotherapy that has shown promising early results against glioblastoma (GBM), the most aggressive and common form of adult brain cancer. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/researc...

Congratulations to Professors Joseph Hajnal, Kypros Nicolaides and Manu Shankar-Hari from our Faculty @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social who have been elected as Fellows of the @acmedsci.bsky.social 👏 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/four-ki...

Four King's academics elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences | King's College LondonProfessors Joseph Hajnal, Cathryn Lewis, Kypros Nicolaides and Manu Shankar-Hari from King’s College London have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.www.kcl.ac.uk

The Enhanced Games starts in a few days, giving permission to athletes to use drugs to improve their performance. Professor Kim Wolff explains how this event poses medical risks to athletes and undermines the integrity of the sport. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Why do we get hay fever? Stephen Till, Professor of Allergy @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social joined Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken on BBC Radio 4's What's Up Docs? podcast to discuss the biology behind hay fever and effective ways for managing symptoms. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

What's Up Docs? - Why do we get hay fever? - BBC SoundsDrs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore why so many of us have hay fever.www.bbc.co.uk

Research led by @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and the @icr.ac.uk suggests that an early scan taken after one cycle of chemotherapy could help to predict how well a patient’s cancer will respond to treatment www.kcl.ac.uk/news/researc...

Research suggests early scan could help predict cancer treatment response | King's College LondonResearch led by King’s College London and The Institute of Cancer Research, London suggests that an early scan taken after one cycle of chemotherapy could help to predict how well a patient’s cancer w...www.kcl.ac.uk

Research led by King's has found that sexual minority individuals (LGB+) who have experienced homelessness face worse mental health outcomes than their heterosexual peers. 🔗 Read more www.kcl.ac.uk/news/researc...

Research reveals mental health inequalities among sexual minority groups experiencing homelessness | King's College LondonResearch led by King's College London has found that sexual minority individuals (LGB+) who have experienced homelessness have worse mental health outcomes than their heterosexual peers.www.kcl.ac.uk