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Young people growing up in England’s coastal communities face unique obstacles
Young people growing up in England’s coastal communities face unique obstacles

Young people growing up in England’s coastal communities face unique obstacles

A new report, from the UCL Coastal Youth Life Chances project, highlights the challenges faced by young people growing up in coastal communities across England.

08 Jul 2025

Early blood-thinning treatment safe and effective for stroke patients
Early blood-thinning treatment safe and effective for stroke patients

Early blood-thinning treatment safe and effective for stroke patients

Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is currently recommended in UK guidelines, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

26 Jun 2025

Genes may help to predict which children will respond well to arthritis treatment
Genes may help to predict which children will respond well to arthritis treatment

Genes may help to predict which children will respond well to arthritis treatment

A set of genes that could be used to help doctors predict which children will respond well to treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have been identified by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH), who are part of the CLUSTER Consortium.

16 Jun 2025

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