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Read the full storyGSK backs Fleming Initiative with £45m pledge to help fight against drug resistant infections
Global biopharma company, GSK, will become the first founding partner of the Fleming Initiative, an innovative and collaborative new approach led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and…
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Read the full storyTrial may allow children with food allergies to live without the fear of a serious reaction
Young patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are taking part in a new randomised controlled trial that could transform the lives of children with food allergies.
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Read the full storyFleming Initiative launches a new media network to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The Fleming Initiative has launched an innovative new media network to unite clinician content creators & communication experts in fighting antimicrobial resistance.
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Read the full storyBookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 20 May.
Bookings are now open for our fertility open evening on Monday 20 May at 17.30.
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Read the full storyImperial Health Knowledge Bank offers every patient the opportunity to take part in research
The Trust has launched a new research resource that will provide every patient with an easy opportunity to be part of research and contribute to the advancement of medical science.
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Read the full storyInnovative medical implant found to relieve chest pain
An innovative medical device, known as a coronary sinus reducer, has been found to relieve chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart.
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Read the full storyRemote monitoring of heart attack patients significantly reduced hospital readmissions
Research has found that remote monitoring of patients who had recently had a heart attack could have a significant effect on readmissions to hospital.
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Read the full storyTwo Trust experts appointed to prestigious national research positions
Two honorary consultants at Imperial College Healthcare have been appointed senior investigators by the National Institute of Health and Care Research.
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Read the full storyScientists investigate a new therapy for breast cancer that has spread to the brain
Research led by a consultant oncologist from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will trial a new type of targeted radiotherapy to treat secondary breast cancer tumours in the brain.
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Read the full storyHealth technology event explores how to maximise innovation for the benefit of patients
Representatives from the Trust and leading health technology companies came together to support innovation adoption in the NHS.
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Read the full storyCovid-19 may have small but lasting effects on cognition and memory
A new study reveals that Covid‐19 may have an impact on people’s cognitive and memory abilities that lasts a year or more after infection.
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Read the full story‘Virtual biopsy’ uses AI to help doctors assess lung cancer
Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to extract information about the chemical makeup of lung tumours from medical scans.
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Read the full storyIntensive care consultant to lead NIHR's National Research Collaboration Programme
Intensive care consultant, Professor Anthony Gordon, has been appointed as Programme Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) National Research Collaboration…
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Read the full storyNew partnership aims to improve local air quality
We are joining forces with Hammersmith & Fulham Council and Imperial College London for a three-year partnership to improve local air quality.
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Read the full storyFirst UK patients receive experimental mRNA therapy for cancer at Imperial College Healthcare
Some patients with cancer at the Trust have become the first in the UK to receive a new treatment that could help their bodies recognise and fight cancer cells.
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Read the full storyResearch breakthrough for brain cancer patients
A simple blood test could help diagnose the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing patients from undergoing invasive and high-risk surgery.
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Read the full storyTrust offers laser therapy for glaucoma patients
Glaucoma patients at the Western Eye hospital can now be offered an innovative laser treatment, following the opening of a new clinical research registry.
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Read the full storyFunding awarded to establish new HealthTech Research Centre
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust wins NIHR award for a HealthTech Research Centre to enhance diagnostics.
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Read the full storyBlood group may predict the risk of stroke when receiving Covid-19 Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccination
Blood groups could help predict the risk of a blood clot on the brain, known as a venous stroke, after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
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Read the full storyFocal therapy for prostate cancer is cost-effective and may improve patient outcomes
Minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer which remove the cancer while leaving the rest of the prostate intact are associated with lower costs for the NHS and benefits for patients. These…
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Read the full storyAntimicrobial resistance: securing the future
The discovery of penicillin in 1928 at St Mary’s Hospital marked the beginning of the antibiotic revolution and earned Sir Alexander Fleming a Nobel Prize. Almost a century on, these medicines have…
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Read the full storyUK Government backs Fleming Centre to fight threat of drug resistant infections
The UK Government has committed £5million in seed funding to support a joint initiative to fight antimicrobial resistance.
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Read the full storyUK medicines regulator approves world-first gene-editing treatment for blood disorders
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve gene editing as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders.
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New evidence for stents as an alternative to chest pain medication for patients with angina
Some patients experiencing angina may benefit from having a stent implanted instead of starting chest pain medication, according to researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College…
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Read the full storyAI stethoscope rolled out to GP clinics in north west London to help diagnose heart failure
A national trial will determine if providing GPs with AI-enabled stethoscopes increases early diagnosis of heart failure.
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Read the full storyHigh dose vitamin C ineffective in treatment of Covid-19 while cholesterol-lowering medicine improves outcomes
The world’s largest trial of multiple treatments for critically ill adults with Covid-19 has revealed new findings about two of its treatments - high dose vitamin C and simvastatin.
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Read the full storyMajor study shows new insights into lasting impacts of Covid on UK population
Tens of thousands of people in England may have lasting symptoms from Covid-19 more than a year after infection, new analysis reveals. The findings come from a sample of more than a quarter of a…
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Read the full storySurgery-free brain stimulation could provide new treatment for dementia
A new form of deep brain stimulation being developed offers hope for an alternative treatment option for dementia, without the need for surgery.
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Read the full storyMajor bronchiolitis trial launches to find the best breathing support for babies
A new national trial will aim to determine the most effective breathing support for babies hospitalised with bronchiolitis.
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Trust recruits first UK patients to international kidney studies
The renal research team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have recruited the first UK patients to two international kidney trials.
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Read the full storyResearch in Focus: NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre
In this video, Professor Mark Thursz explains how the NIHR Imperial BRC brings together academics and clinicians to translate scientific discoveries into potential new treatments, diagnostics and…
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Read the full storyTrust innovation recognised at Patient Experience Network National Awards
The Imperial Clinical Analytics, Research and Evaluation team won the Innovative Use of Technology, Social and Digital Media award.
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Read the full storyPatients with serious food allergies are often not being prescribed potentially life saving medication
New data presented today by paediatric allergy consultant, Dr Paul Turner and colleagues at Imperial College London show that many patients who have had a previous serious allergic reaction to food…
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Read the full storyTrust staff receive academic promotions from Imperial College London
Clinical staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been promoted by Imperial College London in the latest round of academic promotions for 2023. As a research-led NHS Trust, many of…
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Read the full storyTrust consultant helps lead national programme to transform type 2 diabetes care for under 40s
A world-first NHS initiative developed by a leading consultant and researcher from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London.
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Read the full storyFirst womb transplant performed in the UK
After over 25 years of research, a team co-led by Imperial College Healthcare and Oxford University Hospitals has performed the UK's first womb transplant.
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Read the full storySupporting the next generation of health data scientists with HDR UK's Black Internship Programme
The Trust is hosting two interns this summer as part of the Health Data Research UK’s Black Internship Programme.
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Read the full storyNeuroscience research awareness day at Charing Cross Hospital
Join our Neurosciences Research Team on Monday, 7 August from 09.00-13.00 to find out about their current studies and how you can participate.
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Read the full storyTrust becomes first in UK to achieve BSAC antimicrobial stewardship accreditation
Imperial College Healthcare has become the first UK healthcare organisation to be accredited by Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation Scheme.
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Annual fellowship research awards announced
Six health professionals at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded research fellowship grants from Imperial Health Charity.
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Read the full storyCelebrating 75 years of the NHS
The National Health Service turns 75 on Wednesday 5 July. Find out how we're celebrating this milestone.
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Read the full storySt Mary’s consultant wins national award for research work
Dr Liz Whittaker has been announced as one of the winners of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Members’ Award 2023.
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Read the full storyMaximising community voices in research
The NIHR Imperial BRC has recruited over 80 members of the public to be Community Partners, up from 18 in the last BRC contract.
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Read the full storyTrust researcher wins national cardiology award
Trust researcher Dr Arunashis Sau has won the 2023 Young Investigator Award, a prestigious national prize which recognises ‘excellence among young researchers intending to pursue a career in…
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Read the full storyNew programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials
The North West London Clinical Trials Alliance has joined a new programme to advance diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research exhibition - new dates for White City
Imperial College AHSC is holding a free photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research at White City Community Centre, between 30 May and 3 June (10.00-17.00).
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 11
The Imperial College AHSC has published the latest edition of ‘Humans of Health Research’, which highlights researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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Read the full storyWhy diversity in clinical trials is essential to the future of UK life sciences
A new collaborative report co-authored by the Trust highlights reasons why incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion is essential in clinical trials.
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Roaming portrait exhibition celebrates staff and patients in healthcare research
AHSC has launched a roving photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research.
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Read the full storyNew director of strategic partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences
Dr Suki Balendra appointed as director of strategic partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences.
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 10
The ASHC has published the tenth edition of Humans of Health Research
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Read the full storyVaccination halves risk of long Covid, largest study to date shows
Vaccination halves risk of long Covid, largest study to date shows
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Read the full storyNew Digital Collaboration Space to boost health data-enabled research, as part of Paddington Life Sciences
New Digital Collaboration Space to boost health data-enabled research, within Paddington Life Sciences
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Read the full storyImperial Biomedical Research Centre showcases work to tackle major health issues
Researchers, clinicians and patient representatives came together to launch the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). The NIHR Imperial…
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 9
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 8
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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Multi-million-pound trial to find best flu treatments
A new national trial, led by Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London, aims to find the most effective treatments for people hospitalised with severe flu.
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Read the full storyHumans of Health Research series - issue 7
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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New machine learning tool can help predict patients most at risk of developing Covid-19 in hospital
Researchers have created an AI tool that can help identify patients most at risk of developing Covid-19 while in hospital.
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North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration secures renewed funding
An Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London research partnership has been awarded NIHR funding to improve patient safety.
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Read the full storyLatest Humans of Health Research feature
The latest in a series of interviews with researchers and patients engaged in innovative healthcare research.
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Read the full story£95 million investment for Imperial Biomedical Research Centre
The NIHR has awarded the BRC more than £95 million to develop and improve care for patients.
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Read the full storyNorth West London Clinical Trials Alliance shortlisted for national award
The Alliance has been announced as a finalist in the New Statesman's Positive Impact Awards.
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Read the full storyNew heart attack insight could lead to better survival rates after surgery
New research shows how doctors can improve the timing of surgery for some heart attack patients by the levels of a particular protein in their blood.
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Read the full storyResearch in Focus: How data can help answer the biggest questions in health
In our latest Research in Focus video, experts Dr Erik Mayer and Dr Fu Siong Ng explain how health data can help us improve care. They also explain how patients and members of the public help…
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Read the full storyNew life sciences cluster in Paddington to maximise local and global benefits of NHS, research, industry and community partnerships
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has set out its vision for a new life sciences cluster in Paddington.
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Changing the order of breast cancer treatments may lead to better care
Changing the order in which treatments are given to breast cancer patients could reduce side effects and improve outcomes.
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Read the full storyTrust staff profiled by latest in Academic Health Science Centre's Humans of Health Research series
The latest in a new series of portraits documenting researchers and patients involved in healthcare research has been unveiled by the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC),…
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Read the full storyFirst patient randomised into super donor plasma trial at Charing Cross hospital
The first UK patient has been treated at Charing Cross hospital in a reopened trial.
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Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
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Read the full storyNational NHS complaint-handling policies could go further to support an improvement-focused approach to complaints
The current design of national policies for complaint handling in NHS hospitals in England may mean there is more focus on assessing a complaint’s validity and less on learning from the concerns…
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Read the full storyTrust staff complete programme to help them into research careers
Trust staff from a range of clinical specialities have graduated from an AHSC programme designed to support them into research careers.
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A year of research in numbers: International Clinical Trials Day at Imperial College Healthcare
On International Clinical Trials Day 2022, Imperial College Healthcare is reflecting on its clinical research achievements over the last 12 months with a new infographic.
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Four Imperial People awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships
Four Trust researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences for their work in biomedical and health research. The researchers are among 60 outstanding biomedical…
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Read the full storyENO Breathe programme can improve quality of life and breathlessness after Covid-19
An online breathing and wellbeing programme helps improve quality of life and breathlessness for people recovering from COVID-19, according to a new study.
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Read the full storyMedical technology spinout company secures investment
A spinout company behind a digital therapy and rehabilitation platform developed by clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has secured $11 million of investment funding.
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Read the full storyKisspeptin hormone can enhance human bone activity
Kisspeptin, a naturally-occurring hormone, has been found to increase the activity of bone-forming cells in the body for the first time in a study supported by the National Institute for Health and…
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Read the full storyReal-time hospital admissions data system to support future response to public health emergencies
Clinicians and researchers are working with colleagues from across north west London to produce a real-time data feed that will analyse hospital admissions data.
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Read the full storyFemale scientists to play leading role in new women's health research centre
A new research centre will empower female researchers to play a leading role in advancing treatments for women’s cancers and pre-term birth.
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Survivors of heart attack who had cardiac arrest at the same time are at increased risk of early death after discharge
Patients who survive having a heart attack that had a cardiac arrest at the same time are at increased risk of dying following hospital discharge.
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Read the full storyUltrasound scan can diagnose prostate cancer
An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research by Imperial College London, University College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS…
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare awarded £11.3 million to expand early phase clinical research
The NIHR has awarded £11.3 million to the Trust to develop its Clinical Research Facility as part of a national drive to expand early phase clinical research delivery at NHS hospitals across England…
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Simple blood test could save lives of thousands of heart attack patients
A quick and cheap blood test could help doctors to spot people at high risk of death following a suspected heart attack, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine.
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Read the full storyPortrait exhibition celebrates staff and patients in healthcare research
A new series of portraits documenting researchers and patients involved in healthcare research has been unveiled in an online photography exhibition. Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre…
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Charity grant helps doctors utilise data to improve outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer
Doctors are pioneering a new approach to data analysis that will help improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.
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Read the full storyNew publication to widen access to key facts about Covid-19 vaccination from the latest research
The Trust has published a summary report to share the latest scientific understanding on Covid-19 vaccination with staff and patients, accessibly and objectively. Co-authored by Imperial College’s…
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Artificial intelligence tool could help GPs diagnose heart failure
Artificial intelligence can help to improve the performance of ‘smart stethoscopes’, enabling doctors to diagnose heart failure earlier and improving patient outcomes.
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Heat map of loneliness in London could provide insights into social isolation
A new project to map loneliness in London hopes to highlight the scale of the issue and target existing services to those who need them most.
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Researchers awarded £1m to trial quicker diagnostic tools for prostate cancer
Researchers from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London have been awarded £1 million to trial new MRI scanning methods to diagnose prostate cancer.
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Read the full storyNew findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness
Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, a new study suggests. Previous research has found that people who are isolated and lonely are more likely…
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People with long Covid after hospitalisation face limited recovery after one year
People who were hospitalised with Covid-19 and continued to experience symptoms after five months show limited further recovery one year after hospital discharge, according to the latest results of…
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Read the full storyTrust staff member is first nurse to become a Schwarzman Scholar
Lloyd Nunag, team leader for the surgery and oncology research team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, has become the first ever nurse to be awarded the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship.
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Read the full storySepsis risk alerts can help to protect patients in hospitals
A digital alert system used at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to identify patients who are at risk of sepsis can reduce deaths and extended hospital stays, research has shown Real-world…
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Read the full storyReal-world data provides valuable insights into Covid-19 vaccine roll-out
Analysis of Europe’s largest patient data record has provided valuable insights into the UK’s Covid-19 vaccine roll-out.
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Read the full storyExpert ‘optimistic’ about possibility of tests for long Covid
There are reasons to be 'optimistic' about the possibility of creating simple tests to determine if someone has long Covid, according to an expert speaking at the latest Imperial College Academic…
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Read the full storyResearchers awarded £1.2 million to trial a new weight loss treatment
Researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded £1.2 million to trial a new minimally invasive weight loss treatment in patients.
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Six awards for the Trust from the National Institute for Health Research
Teams and individuals at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have received a record six honours at the National Institute for Health Research’s (NIHR) North West London Clinical Research Awards…
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Trust Mary Seacole Scholar publishes report about experience of minority ethnic nursing associates
A new report explores the experiences of a group of nursing associate staff from minority ethnic backgrounds and proposes improvements to help maximise potential.
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Read the full storyRoyal Philharmonic Society Award win for ENO Breathe programme supporting patients recovering from Covid-19
The ENO Breathe programme, developed in partnership with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, has won the Royal Philharmonic Society’s (RPS) 2021 Impact Award.
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Read the full storyENO Breathe shortlisted for 2021 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards
The English National Opera’s ENO Breathe programme has been shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society’s (RPS) 2021 Impact Award.
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Research shows changing impact of Covid-19 on cancer patients and recovery
Two new papers supported by the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre have highlighted how the impact of Covid-19 on cancer patients has changed through the pandemic. The work, based on the…
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Real world data analysis provides critical insight on vaccination programme and supports evidence that single dose reduces infection
Analysis of north west London data from the beginning of the national Covid-19 vaccination programme has further supported the evidence that a single dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is effective in…
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North West London Clinical Trials Alliance launches
A new collaboration between clinical trial teams in north west London has been announced today (14 September) that aims to improve access to and the quality of clinical research in the region.…
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Trust staff receive academic promotions at Imperial College London
Trust staff members have been promoted as part of the latest round of academic promotions at Imperial College London.
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare to join pioneering study to improve prostate cancer diagnosis using AI
Imperial College Healthcare is joining a new study which will look at a new AI technology to help reduce diagnostic errors and speed up diagnosis of prostate cancer.
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Device enables people with arm disabilities following a stroke to do more physical training
New study shows a rehabilitation device can increase arm exercise in stroke patients to aid their recovery, without the need for supervision in hospital by a therapist.
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New blood test could help doctors identify viral infections more easily
Clinical researchers from the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have developed a new test which could help doctors to more easily distinguish what kind of infection a patient may have…
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Read the full storyAI-supported test can predict eye disease that leads to blindness
A new eye test can be used to predict a condition that can lead to blindness, according to a new study. In a clinical trial of 113 patients at Western Eye Hospital, retinal imaging technology was…
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Read the full storyBlood thinners improve outcomes in 'moderately ill' Covid-19 patients
Treating Covid-19 patients who are not critically ill with blood thinning drugs helps reduce the need for organ support and critical care, a recently published study has found.
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ICU staff around the world showing signs of mental health conditions during Covid-19 pandemic
Nearly half of staff working in intensive care units during the Covid-19 pandemic could be experiencing mental health conditions, according to a new study of staff from seven countries. Researchers…
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Blood clots in those with severe Covid-19 may be related to abnormal antibody response
A new study of cells provides support and scientific validation for the MATIS clinical trial, led by Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Latest REACT-2 study findings show that almost all double vaccinated people in England have antibodies to coronavirus
New findings from the REACT-2 study, a major coronavirus antibody surveillance survey, have shown the impact of England’s vaccination programme on antibodies in the population.
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Read the full storyResults from the Imperial vaccine trial suggest new Covid-19 vaccine technology is safe in humans
The first trial of a new Covid-19 vaccine technology has shown no short-term safety concerns.
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Three brain responses linked to successful weight loss surgery
Three types of brain responses which help to prevent weight regain following bariatric surgery have been identified for the first time in a new study.
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Read the full storyConsultant ear nose and throat surgeon recognised as one of Top 50 Women in Engineering
Miss Catherine Rennie, consultant ear nose and throat (ENT) surgeon, has been recognised in this year’s Top 50 Women in Engineering list.
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Read the full storyCorticosteroids may be an effective treatment for Covid-19 complications in children
An international study has shown that corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for children who develop a rare but serious condition after Covid-19 infection.
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Artificial intelligence breast cancer screening project wins government funding for NHS trial
UK researchers have secured government funding to study the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for breast cancer screening in NHS hospitals.
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Read the full storyTrust pilots remote monitoring for heart failure patients
Imperial College Healthcare is working with remote healthcare provider, Luscii, to pilot an at-home monitoring system for patients with heart failure.
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Read the full storyNew series to put Trust research in focus
To coincide with International Clinical Trials Day 2021, Imperial College Healthcare is launching a new video series that will shine a spotlight on the Trust’s role in vital clinical research.
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Trust joins UK Heath Data Research Alliance
The Trust is one of four new organisations to join the UK Health Data Research Alliance, which works to create a unified approach to the use of health data across the UK.
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Read the full storyReproductive health researcher named as Dean of the NIHR Academy
Professor Waljit Dhillo has been appointed as the new Dean of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Academy.
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Imperial stories: A new device enabling people with arm disabilities to do more.
In a new long-read piece for their Imperial Stories series, Imperial College London have featured the makers of a new device which is enabling people with arm disabilities to do more physical…
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Study finds majority of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 not fully recovered five months after discharge
Seven in ten patients discharged from hospital following Covid-19 infection have not fully recovered five months after discharge, according to new data from a UK-wide study. The research, which is…
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Research shows damage to the heart in some Covid-19 patients discharged from hospital
Study shows that some patients discharged from hospital following severe Covid-19 have evidence of damage to their heart.
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Read the full storyInnovative scan for prostate cancer could save lives by increasing early detection
Researchers at Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London have developed a new scan, known as a ‘Prostagram’, that could help improve early detection of prostate cancer and potentially…
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Arthritis drugs may help improve survival and reduce time spent in ICU for sickest Covid-19 patients
Treating critically ill Covid-19 patients with drugs typically used for arthritis may significantly improve survival, a landmark study has found. The findings come from the REMAP-CAP trial, which…
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AI-supported test predicts eye disease three years before symptoms
A pioneering new eye test may predict Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of severe sight loss, three years before symptoms develop.
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Trust reaches research milestone with 3000 patients recruited to Covid studies
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has now recruited more than 3000 patients to Covid-19 Urgent Public Health (UPH) clinical research studies, putting the Trust among the top 5 in the country in…
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New drug can improve fertility in women with reproductive health problems
A drug that acts via the natural ‘kisspeptin’ hormone system in the body has the potential to treat reproductive health problems in women, according to a new study.
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Imperial College Healthcare to take part in latest national vaccine study
Researchers and clinicians from across the Trust are taking part in another leading phase three Covid-19 vaccine study.
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Read the full storyPatients taking statins experience similar side effects from placebo
New research published today has found people taking placebo pills and statins experienced similar side effects.
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Latest findings from REACT 2 study show that coronavirus antibody prevalence may be falling in England
Tests on more than 365,000 people in England have suggested a decline in the proportion of the population who have detectable antibodies for the virus that causes Covid-19. The downward trend was…
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Read the full storyNew research finds severe morning sickness increases the risk of depression both during and after pregnancy
Researchers from the Trust found that nearly half of women with HG suffered antenatal depression and nearly 30 per cent had postnatal depression.
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Urgent response needed to tackle Covid-19 health disparities
An Imperial expert has called for rapid action to tackle the causes of severe Covid-19 illness and death in ethnic minority groups.
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Early surgical treatment of leg ulcers caused by varicose veins improves healing and reduces the risk of the condition coming back
In a clinical trial, led by researchers at Imperial College London and clinicians at the Trust, 450 patients with venous leg ulcers were treated with early surgical interventions.
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Read the full storyNew study shows rapid 90-minute Coronavirus test is highly accurate
The rapid lab-free Coronavirus test, known as CovidNudge, has been shown in a new study to have a high level of accuracy and produce very few false negatives and no false positives. The test is…
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Steroid found to improve survival of critically ill Covid-19 patients
A new international study has shown that treating critically ill Covid-19 patients with the steroid hydrocortisone improves their chances of recovery. The study, led in the UK by Professor Anthony…
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Read the full storyElderly patients suffering from heart attack may benefit from more invasive treatment
Elderly patients suffering from the most common type of heart attack may benefit from more invasive treatment, new research has shown. The study, published in The Lancet, draws on data captured…
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Read the full storyWorld's largest study of hospital patients with Covid-19 shows milder symptoms in children
A report from the world’s largest study of hospital patients with coronavirus has found that children and teenagers are less likely than adults to develop severe Covid-19 or die from the disease.…
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Largest study of Covid-19 post-mortems could help clinicians treat severe disease
A study led by researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London has found evidence of severe damage to the lungs and signs of blood clotting in major organs in…
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New research shows possible Covid-19 link to increase in type 1 diabetes in children
A new study suggests there could be a possible link between Covid-19 and the development of type 1 diabetes in children.
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Read the full storyLargest study on home coronavirus antibody testing publishes first findings
More than 100,000 people across England have tested themselves for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at home as part of a major national research programme supported by staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS…
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Chelsea and Westminster joins Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has joined the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
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Researcher provides insight on antibody testing at the Trust
Antibody tests developed by researchers at Imperial College London have been used to confirm past COVID-19 infection in staff at Imperial College Healthcare.
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A quarter of UK Covid-19 patients enrolled in major Imperial study
More than 66,000 patients with COVID-19 have been enrolled so far in a UK-wide study to learn more about the disease. Professor Peter Openshaw, who is an honorary physician at the Trust and from…
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Antibody testing research to track coronavirus infection rates
Experts at Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London have outlined their work to develop effective antibody tests to monitor the spread of COVID-19 infections in a new…
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Covid-19 vaccine technology could be used for future pandemics, says lead researcher
The researcher who is developing a potential new coronavirus vaccine, alongside staff from the Trust, has said that the technology behind it could also be used for future pandemics, in a recent talk.
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Clinical trial investigates use of convalescent blood plasma to treat COVID-19 patients
A consultant from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is leading a clinical trial in which some patients at the Trust with COVID-19 are given blood plasma from people who have recovered from…
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First participants receive Imperial Covid-19 vaccine
Clinical researchers have administered a new coronavirus vaccine to the first participants in a trial which will evaluate if it produces an effective immune response.
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Patients with severe Covid-19 shown to have high levels of stress hormone
Patients with severe Covid-19 have been shown to have high levels of the stress hormone called cortisol, according to a new study.
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Kawasaki-like syndrome linked to COVID-19 in children is a new condition
Kawasaki-like syndrome linked to COVID-19 in children is a new condition
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Read the full storyDoctors use mixed reality to help care for patients with coronavirus
Doctors at Imperial College Healthcare have been piloting the use of mixed reality to carry out ward rounds for patients with coronavirus in the hope this could help to reduce the number of…
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Read the full storyCompression stockings unnecessary following surgery, research shows
Compression stockings unnecessary following surgery, research shows
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Trust to support home testing programme that will help track coronavirus infection rates
The government has announced a new programme of home testing for coronavirus, which will be supported by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and will track the progress and prevalence of the…
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Being male or overweight can lead to more serious COVID-19 hospital admissions
New research has found that being male or obese reduces chance of survival from severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The findings come from a study of almost 17,000 patients with COVID-19, in…
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Read the full storyCOVID-19 trial begins at Imperial to understand and treat the disease
Researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Liverpool and Imperial are collecting blood samples and clinical data from COVID-19 patients in hospitals across the UK including St Mary’s and…
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Vaccine trials to begin at Imperial College Healthcare
Imperial College Healthcare will be part of two clinical trials to begin recruiting volunteers and testing a vaccine against COVID-19. The first study, which is led by the University of Oxford,…
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New online training tool launched to support critical care expansion as part of the NHS response to COVID-19
A new online training tool that can quickly teach doctors how to operate ventilators under the direction of an intensive care consultant has been launched to support the NHS response to…
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Read the full storyProtein can identify heart patients at increased risk of death
A protein linked to heart attacks can identify which patients with an irregular heart beat have an increased risk of death, new research shows. The study, by researchers from the National Institute…
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Read the full storyNew Hepatitis C cases down by almost 70 per cent in HIV positive men
New cases of hepatitis C amongst HIV positive men in London and Brighton have fallen by nearly 70 per cent in recent years, according to an analysis of five clinics in London and Brighton led by…
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Trust project awarded funding to tackle coronavirus
A Trust project is among the first to receive national funding as part of a stream of work to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. In the first round of funding announced by the UK Medical Research…
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Read the full storyBetter children's health and cancer treatment amongst aims of health partnership
Professor Jonathan Weber has outlined his new vision for Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) over the next five years.
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Read the full storyWorld’s first wireless in-heart microcomputer received by Trust patient
One of our patients is among the first in the world to receive a wireless in-heart microcomputer as part of a clinical trial.
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£5m to boost Trust’s plans for redevelopment
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been awarded £5m of Health Infrastructure Plan funding to progress its planning for major redevelopment and refurbishment at its St Mary’s, Charing Cross…
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Read the full storyKisspeptin hormone injection can boost brain activity associated with attraction
The hormone kisspeptin can enhance brain activity associated with attraction, according to a new study. The researchers behind the early-stage work, published in JCI Insight, are exploring whether…
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Read the full storyHolograms transform training for Trust radiologists
A newly developed medical simulation using interactive ‘holograms’ is allowing radiology trainees at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to learn clinical skills using mixed reality.
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Read the full storyMRI tool that can diagnose difficult cases of ovarian cancer to be tested at the Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is going to be part of a major trial that will evaluate a new MRI tool for diagnosing ovarian cancer. The new tool can identify cases of ovarian cancer which…
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Read the full storyWeight loss surgery linked to improvement in breathing issues for obese patients
A new study led by researchers at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust suggests that bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, may reverse some of the negative effects of obesity on the…
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Imperial researchers showcase projects to tackle major health problems
Nineteen Imperial fellows showcased research projects aimed at tackling global health problems and disease challenges at a special celebration event.
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Read the full storyResearch into leading cause of stillbirth awarded £2.4 million funding
Researchers and clinicians at the Trust have been awarded over £2.4 million to investigate the best technique to manage poor growth in babies during the later stages of pregnancy. The study will be…
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New research shows psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss
Trust patients have been part of a new study which has shown that one in six women experience long-term post-traumatic stress following miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
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Read the full storyWe must be smarter about how we use antibiotics
Not enough focus is being paid to using antibiotics more appropriately to minimise the threat of drug-resistant bugs, said an expert in a recent talk.
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Read the full storyFind out more about flu in these expert videos
Flu experts Professor Peter Openshaw and Professor Wendy Barclay answer common questions about flu in our new video series, produced in partnership with Imperial College London as part of the…
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Read the full storySmall rise in heart attack protein linked to increased risk of early death in all age groups
A new analysis of patients’ heart data at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has shown that even a slight increase in a protein linked to heart attacks, called troponin, is linked to an increased…
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Digital sepsis monitoring system helps save lives and improves care
A digital sepsis alert system and multidisciplinary care plan introduced at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was associated with lower odds of death, shorter hospital stays and increased odds…
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Read the full storyHealthcare staff get tips on pursuing research careers at Imperial symposium
More than 100 healthcare workers attended the annual North West London Research Symposium at Imperial College London. They heard about how to pursue a research career and saw examples of successful…
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Read the full storyNew trial at Charing Cross Hospital will look at new Parkinson’s treatment for frequent falls
Clinicians and researchers from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded funding to trial a new treatment for frequent falls in patients with advanced Parkinson’s.
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Read the full storyProtein tangles linked with dementia seen for first time in patients’ brains after single head injury
Scientists have visualised for the first time protein ‘tangles’ associated with dementia in the brains of patients who have suffered a single head injury.
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Read the full storyClinician discusses how leadership programme has prepared them for hospital board
Twenty-three NHS clinicians have completed a unique programme to prepare them for hospital board roles.
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Read the full storyInstitute of Cancer Research joins Imperial’s AHSC partnership
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has joined the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
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Read the full storyClinical trial at Hammersmith Hospital shows new hormone injection aids weight loss in obese patients
The findings of a small study involving diabetic patients from Hammersmith Hospital has found that an injection has helped reduce body weight and glucose levels in patients with diabetes and obesity…
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Read the full storyHealth staff who stepped into research celebrate 10 years of pioneering scheme
Imperial College London marked the 10th anniversary of an innovative research fellowship programme with speeches from Professor Waljit Dhillo, Ian Lush, Dr Shivani Misra and more.
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Read the full storyTrust first in the world to use focused ultrasound for essential tremor on both sides of the body
The Trust is the first in the world to use high-intensity, focused ultrasound waves to treat a patient with essential tremor on both sides of his body, avoiding traditional invasive brain surgery.
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Read the full storyImperial College London podcast: games for physical rehab
In the latest edition of the Imperial College podcast, Dr Paul Bentley, consultant neurologist at the Trust and senior lecturer in brain sciences at the College, talks about developing the world's…
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Read the full storyResearchers outline how Europe's largest patient data record can improve care
A new system for sharing health information has the potential to change how healthcare and services are delivered to patients, say experts.
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Read the full storyAI can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies
Researchers have created new AI software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more accurately and quickly than current methods.
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Read the full storyResearcher urges food industry to reduce salt in food
The food industry must do more to lower the amount of salt in their products in order to tackle high blood pressure, says an Imperial expert.
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Read the full storyEducation and more awareness campaigns are key to tackling raised blood pressure
Less than half of the population with raised blood pressure are aware they have the condition, says an Imperial expert.
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Read the full storyNHS staff graduate from programme that supports them to take up research
Healthcare staff from three NHS hospital trusts have completed an Imperial programme that aims to support them into research this month.
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Read the full storyNew hepatitis C cases down by almost 70 per cent in HIV positive men in London
New cases of hepatitis C amongst HIV positive men in London have fallen by nearly 70 per cent in recent years.
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HIV remission achieved in patient at Hammersmith Hospital
A patient at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has achieved a sustained remission from HIV-1 after ceasing antiretroviral treatment – becoming only the second person globally to do so.
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Read the full storyNew sensor technology can diagnose reproductive health problems in real-time
Researchers have developed new robotic sensor technology that has the capability to diagnose women’s reproductive health problems in real-time.
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Read the full storyArtificial intelligence can predict survival of ovarian cancer patients
Researchers have created new machine learning software that can forecast the survival rates and response to treatments of patients with ovarian cancer.
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Read the full storyNew children's research facility opens at Imperial
A research facility that aims to improve the quality of life, treatment and care for children with complex diseases formally opened this month.
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Imperial researchers awarded £1.3 million to fight prostate cancer
Imperial researchers awarded £1.3 million to fight prostate cancer
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Read the full storyResearcher calls for national screening programme to tackle prostate cancer
Researcher calls for national screening programme to tackle prostate cancer
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Read the full storyHealthcare staff talk about scheme that supports them to take up research
A new video is encouraging hospital staff to get involved with research to enrich their careers and help improve patient care. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in partnership with Imperial…
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Read the full storyWest London NHS Genomic Medicine Centre delivers on landmark genomic project
Experts in a partnership led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have enrolled more than 3,000 people for genome sequencing.
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Read the full storyNew research centre at Imperial will investigate the causes of premature birth
The centre will be the first of its kind in Europe, and will investigate how to reduce the risk of premature birth. Prematurity is the single biggest cause of death of babies under five anywhere in…
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Read the full storyImperial researchers call for urgent action to tackle obesity epidemic
There is an urgent need for new dietary approaches and treatments to tackle the global health crisis of obesity in children and adults say Imperial experts. The worldwide prevalence of obesity has…
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Five-year strategic plan aims to make research everyone’s business
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has recently published a five-year strategic plan, authored by Dr Caroline Alexander and Professor Mary Wells, which sets out the organisation’s ambition to…
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust holds first allied health professionals conference
On Tuesday 9 October, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust held its first allied health professionals conference at the W12 conference centre, Hammersmith Hospital.
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Read the full storyNew Imperial group aims to grow the number of clinical academic leaders
A new group that aims to increase the number of clinical academics from a range of healthcare professions outside medicine has launched at Imperial.
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Read the full storyInspiring healthcare research projects showcased at Imperial Symposium
A wide range of healthcare professionals showcased their projects to encourage others to do research.
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Funding boost to develop the world's first multiplayer rehabilitation video game
An Imperial researcher has been awarded funding to develop a multiplayer video game to improve rehabilitation outcomes of physically impaired patients.
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Read the full storyAntibodies can protect against heart attacks, Trust researchers find
Antibodies could protect against heart attacks, according to research conducted at Imperial College London. The research, which was funded by the National Institute for Health Research Comprehensive…
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Read the full storyPerformance gives medical students insights into mental health support
First year medical school students will learn more about accessing Imperial College and NHS mental health services from a new performance. Third year Imperial medical students Joshua Walton, Amna…
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Read the full storyExperts discuss sensors and stimulation method to treat brain disorders
A non-invasive technique to electrically stimulate the brain and wearable sensors could lead to better treatments of brain disorders, say experts.
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Read the full storyExperts explain how big data and AI will help patients
Big data and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping doctors make better treatment decisions and improve the delivery of care, say Imperial experts.
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Read the full storyBreath test shows promising results in diagnosing pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage
Researchers have found a simple breath test has been able to detect pancreatic cancer. This means the disease can be diagnosed at an earlier stage and by using a non-invasive method for the very…
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Read the full storyImperial showcases work to improve patients' experience of NHS services
The St Mary’s Patient Experience Hub is an initiative designed to use medical simulation and tools to improve the experience of patients and families at St Mary’s Hospital. Virtual exercise games…
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Experts explain how blood flow speed and the placebo effect of stents can tackle heart disease
The speed of blood flow and the placebo effects of a heart procedure could lead to new ways of treating heart disease, say experts. Peter Weinberg, professor of cardiovascular mechanics at Imperial…
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Pioneering treatment for essential tremor at Trust receives boost from NICE recommendation and new funding appeal
A new treatment for essential tremor being pioneered in the UK by clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence…
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Read the full storyExperts explain how personalised diabetes treatments can help patients
Improving diagnosis and further understanding the role of genes in diabetes risk can pave the way for more personalised treatments, say researchers. Dr Ines Cebola, postdoctoral researcher at…
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Read the full storyApps that help users 'tune in' to hearing aids awarded prestigious NHS prize
A collection of apps and video games that aims to improve the lives of those impacted by hearing loss has been awarded a prestigious healthcare award.
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Read the full storyTrust clinicians partnering with researchers to look at ways to prevent premature births
A new UK centre dedicated to investigating the causes of premature birth, involving clinicians from Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital, opens today.
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Read the full storyHow AI can transform healthcare and solve clinical problems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve the delivery of healthcare, say researchers at a special Imperial event.
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Read the full storyPrestigious health awards for six outstanding Imperial researchers
Experts in the field of infectious diseases and epidemiology have been appointed senior investigators by the National Institute for Health Research.
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Read the full storyExperts outline how robotic devices can transform surgical procedures
Robotic devices developed at Imperial are having a positive impact on surgical procedures, say researchers.
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Read the full storyCharing Cross Hospital in world-leading approach to diagnosing prostate cancer
Charing Cross Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is trialling a new world-leading approach to diagnosing prostate cancer. The approach, which provides a one-stop-shop for men…
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Imperial researchers to tackle a rare airway disorder and balance problems
Two allied health professionals have been awarded prestigious research fellowships from the National Institute of Health Research. Gemma Clunie, clinical specialist speech and language therapist at…
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Read the full storyNew hip resurfacing implant could lead to better outcomes for patients
Surgeons at Charing Cross Hospital are treating patients with a new type of hip implant that could lead to better outcomes for younger, more active people requiring surgery.
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Read the full storyImperial College AHSC director talks about clinical care, research and artificial intelligence
Professor Jonathan Weber has revealed his plans for the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) following its expanded membership. In this video, Professor Weber, director of Imperial…
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Read the full storyCGI is helping surgeons to ‘see through’ tissue during reconstructive surgery at St Mary’s
A series of procedures carried out by surgeons at St Mary’s Hospital and researchers at Imperial College London have shown for the first time how surgeons can use computer-generated imaging while…
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Study at Trust shows changes to bacteria could help spot those at risk of giving birth prematurely
A study of pregnant women at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, carried out by researchers from Imperial College London, has shown that changes to bacteria could help spot those at risk of…
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Read the full storyTrust consultant awarded an MBE
An Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust consultant has been awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen.
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Read the full storyConsultant awarded prestigious research professorship for work to help speed up the elimination of hepatitis C
A consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been awarded a prestigious research professorship for work to help accelerate the elimination of hepatitis C in the UK.
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Read the full storyClinicians at Trust awarded £2.2 million funding for twin pregnancy research
Clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded a £2.2 million grant to trial a new treatment for a potentially deadly complication that affects some twin pregnancies.
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Promising new treatment for rare pregnancy cancer leads to remission in patients
A research trial at Charing Cross Hospital is the first to show how an immunotherapy drug could be used to cure women of a rare type of cancer arising from pregnancy when existing treatments have…
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Read the full storyNew video game boosts rehabilitation for patients
Patients at Charing Cross Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, are benefiting from playing a newly developed video game which boosts rehabilitation.
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New PET scan technique could bring benefit to alzheimer’s patients
Patients at Charing Cross Hospital have been part of a study which has shown how an imaging tool could benefit some patients with suspected alzheimer's. The new study - published in the journal of…
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Read the full storyImperial College AHSC seminar series returns with innovations in foetal medicine
The Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) seminar series returns for a second year with an event on innovations in foetal medicine. This will be the first of three events that will…
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London win innovation award to improve quality of healthcare through IT
A team from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London has been selected by the Health Foundation, an independent health and health care charity, to be part of its £1.5…
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Trust leads in accessibility of research studies for patients in North West London
Patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have the best access to breakthrough research studies in North West London, according to figures by the NIHR
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Read the full storyNew heart procedure pioneered by Trust set to become global standard
A new tool for assessing the narrowing of the heart's arteries is set to be adopted internationally as the new global standard in evaluating patients’ suitability for a stent.
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Read the full storyTrust’s surgical team wins twice at annual BMJ awards
The Trust's PREPARE for surgery team have been named Patient Partnership and Surgical Team of the Year, at the BMJ Awards 2017.
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New eye test detects the earliest signs of glaucoma
Researchers at the Western Eye Hospital have developed a new diagnostic tool to detect the earliest signs of glaucoma.
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Read the full storyImperial College Healthcare features in new TV series showing the real-life decisions, challenges and achievements of the NHS
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust features in a new documentary, following staff and patients at its five hospitals – Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea, St Mary’s and…
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Trust first in the UK to use non-invasive ultrasound for brain surgery
Clinicians have used high-intensity, focused ultrasound waves for the first time in the UK to treat patients with debilitating tremors, avoiding traditional, invasive brain surgery techniques.
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Research facility receives major funding boost
A leading clinical research facility at Hammersmith Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare Trust, has been awarded more than £10 million in funding for clinical excellence, the Department…
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Read the full storyTrust leads the way in clinical research
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has seen the biggest increase nationally in the number of new clinical research studies it commissions and conducts
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Trust receives £90 million award for biomedical research
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in partnership with Imperial College has received £90m for research to develop and improve treatments for patients.
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Read the full storyTrust pathologist conducts UK's first obesity post mortem
A pathologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has led the UK’s first ever televised post-mortem to understand the impact obesity has on the human body, as part of a documentary for BBC Three.
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Read the full storyOver 1.1 million patients to benefit from expanded academic health science centre in north west London
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust have joined the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
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Read the full storyImperial College AHSC Seminar Series kicks off with big data and healthcare
Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) has launched seminar series with an event on how big data is changing healthcare. Experts from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and…
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Read the full storyTrust First in UK to Pilot Finnish-style Baby Boxes
Women who have their babies at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, will be the first in the country to receive Finnish-style ‘baby boxes’ for their…
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Allied health professionals research better care
Six allied health professionals from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will be undertaking research in the fields of pharmacy, midwifery, nutrition and physiotherapy as part of a programme to…
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Trust performs UK first in trial for new prostate cancer treatment
Clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have used MRI guided focussed ultrasound for the first time to treat prostate cancer, as part of a new trial.
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Read the full storyTrust Joins New National Centre for Miscarriage Research
Women who have experienced miscarriage will be able to participate in a new research programme dedicated to understanding more about early miscarriage. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has…
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Read the full storySurgeon recognised for his contribution to clinical trials
A consultant surgeon from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been recognised for his contribution to the recruitment of patients to clinical trials.
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Read the full storyTrust radiologist wins lifetime achievement award
A consultant radiologist from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has won a lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contributions to therapeutic ultrasound.
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Read the full storyNew app advises and reminds pregnant women about vaccinations
A new app to guide and remind pregnant women about vaccines recommended during pregnancy has been launched by researchers and clinicians after they became concerned about low uptake.
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Read the full storyNew app could help busy medical staff to spot which patients need urgent care
Medical staff at St Mary's Hospital have helped to pilot a new app that could help medics to manage their caseloads and identify patients most urgently in need of care.
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Read the full storyResearch projects that have improved health outcomes showcased at public event
Pioneering clinical and health research projects were showcased at a special public event at Hammersmith Hospital. More than 150 visitors attended the Health Research Matters event, a celebration of…
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Read the full storyTrust medics calculate ovarian cancer risk
Doctors from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have helped formulated a system that uses ultrasound images to accurately work out the likelihood of an ovarian growth being cancerous.
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Read the full storyNew technology helps detect patients going blind from glaucoma
The Western Eye Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is the first hospital in the world to introduce a new software program to identify patients who are at most risk of rapidly…
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Read the full storySurgeons advance glaucoma treatment by using the smallest ever implant
Surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are among the first in the UK to introduce a new surgical eye pressure lowering device to help prevent sight loss.
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Read the full storyNew breath test to diagnose oesophageal and gastric cancer shows promising results for patients
Researchers have devised a breath test that can help doctors diagnose the early signs of oesophageal and gastric cancer in minutes.
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Round the clock research into hyper acute stroke treatments accredited
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been designated a Hyper Acute Stroke Research Centre by the National Institute for Health Research’s assessment panel. On the 1 April 2015 the Trust was…
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Trust to test technology showing surgeons cancerous brain tissue
Surgeons will pioneer the testing of new technology which aims to enable surgeons to instantly tell the difference between healthy and cancerous brain tissue. Currently, one of the major…
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HRH The Prince of Wales opens the Surgical Innovation Centre
A unique pop-up studio in London harnessing the power of design to transform approaches to key diseases in the NHS and prevent everyday healthcare problems, was unveiled today to His Royal Highness…
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Trust designated a Genomic Medical Centre to join fight against cancer and rare diseases
NHS England has appointed Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as a designated Genomic Medical Centre (GMC) in partnership with Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Marsden NHS…
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Professor Jonathan Weber named as Imperial College AHSC Director
Professor Jonathan Weber has been appointed Director of Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC). A leading HIV expert at Imperial College London, Professor Weber has taken up his…
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New pre-eclampsia study launched
As an Imperial College London study is launched to understand more about pre-eclampsia, a Trust patient speaks out about how she was treated for this potentially fatal condition. The unique new…
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New class of drugs shows promise in treating chronic diarrhoea
A pilot study testing a new type of drug in patients with chronic diarrhoea at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has shown promising effects on reducing their symptoms. Bile acid diarrhoea…
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Major of London launches MedCity at Imperial
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson visited Hammersmith Hospital today to launch MedCity, a major new medical research and translation initiative at Imperial College London.
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New hope for brain cancer patients as Imperial College Healthcare selected for million pound research partnership
The brain cancer service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been chosen to join a network of Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence to help drive forward ground-breaking research into…
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Imperial launches Academic Health Science Centre vision
Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre held a special event last week to mark its recent award of AHSC status.