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Major outbreak of highly-contagious and deadly Victorian disease is on the cards, experts warn
"There is no question, we're going to see a surge of cases if things continue this way," said Professor Helen Bedford (UCL GOS Institute of Child Health) on the apparent surge in measles cases in the UK since the beginning of the year.
Measles outbreak amongst unvaccinated possible
"An outbreak amongst the unvaccinated including deaths is possible, if rapid catch-up vaccination is not brought in," said Professor Alastair Sutcliffe (UCL GOS Institute of Child Health) on the apparent surge in measles cases in the UK since the beginning of the year.
Five types of heart failure identified using AI tools
Five subtypes of heart failure that could potentially be used to predict future risk for individual patients have been identified in a new study led by Professor Amitava Banerjee (UCL Institute of Health Informatics).
GCSE grades affected by foodbank use during and after the pandemic
Children living with long-term poverty and in families relying on foodbanks are more likely to achieve lower GCSE grades, finds the COSMO report co-authored by Dr Jake Anders (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education & Society).
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New compound may help nerves regenerate after injury
A research team involving Professors Bart Vanhaesebroeck (UCL Cancer Institute) and James Phillips (UCL School of Pharmacy) has identified a new compound that can stimulate nerve regeneration after injury, as well as protect cardiac tissue from damage seen in heart attacks.
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Jamaica to vote on getting rid of King Charles as early as next year
"Successive Jamaican Prime Ministers (from both main political parties) have expressed the wish that Jamaica should become a republic. But the Jamaican constitution is extremely difficult to amend," said Professor Robert Hazell (UCL Constitution Unit).
Can “functional” drinks effectively boost your mood, brain power and energy?
“Always ask yourself: do the producers provide evidence for the quality of their products and responsible and sustainable sourcing?": Professor Michael Heinrich (UCL School of Pharmacy) comments on a new wave of drinks claiming a range of health benefits.
Artificial brains are helping scientists study the real thing
Professor Bradley Love (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) comments on advances into artificial neural networks, in an article also mentioning research he conducted with colleague Dr Nicholas Sexton.
World's biggest pandemic threats revealed
"However we look at it, the chance that the next pandemic will be caused by a lineage of influenza is high," says Professor Francois Balloux (UCL Genetics Institute).
Law Commission issues proposals to reform rape trials
Research by Professor Cheryl Thomas (UCL Laws) shows that jury conviction rates in rape cases rose from 58% to 75% between 2007 and 2021.
