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AI model can predict high blood pressure and related complications from ECGs

Jan 9, 2025 | imperial.ac.uk | Emily Medcalf |Samantha Rey

The team, from the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) at Imperial and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, believe their work could help treat patients earlier, reduce the risk of complications or even mean some patients could implement simple changes to their lifestyle that help remove the risk of high blood pressure completely.
Map of blood vessel cells could transform treatments of vascular diseases

Nov 20, 2024 | imperial.ac.uk | Emily Medcalf

A pioneering study, co-led by the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) at Imperial and the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, has mapped the molecular diversity of human blood vessel cells, revealing how these cells vary across different organs and blood vessel types.
Getting to know Professor Barbara Casadei, new Head of NHLI

Oct 24, 2024 | imperial.ac.uk | Emily Medcalf

The National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) at Imperial has welcomed Professor Barbara Casadei as our new Head of Department. She joins Imperial from the University of Oxford where she was a British Heart Foundation (BHF) Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, an Honorary Consultant in Cardiovascular Medicine at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the Lead of the Cardiovascular Theme of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre.
Professor Andy Bush honoured with prestigious European Respiratory Society Award

Sep 17, 2024 | imperial.ac.uk | Emily Medcalf

"Science is a team effort, and I’m lucky to have my name on the award, but it’s for everyone"Professor Andy Bush, a leading figure in Paediatrics and Paediatric Respirology at the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) at Imperial, has been awarded the prestigious European Respiratory Society (ERS) Presidential Award. This accolade recognises individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to advancing respiratory medicine globally.
Award shortlists and interdisciplinary research grants: News from Imperial

Sep 6, 2024 | imperial.ac.uk | Hayley Dunning |Samantha Rey |Emily Medcalf

From machine learning in hypertension, to recognition for Imperial’s university culture, here is some quick-read news from across Imperial. Tracking hypertension Professor Dennis Wang, from Imperial’s National Heart and Lung Institute, has been awarded funding from a new UKRI grant scheme. The Cross Research Council Responsive Mode (CRCRM) scheme is aimed at encouraging interdisciplinary research.
Know Your Numbers! Week: Rising to the Challenge of Hypertension

Sep 4, 2024 | imperial.ac.uk | Emily Medcalf

It’s well-known that high blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, two leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Despite the importance of managing blood pressure, many people in the UK remain unaware of their numbers or do not receive necessary treatment.
Elevating patient voices in celebration of World Patient Safety Day

Sep 26, 2023 | imperial.ac.uk | Emily Medcalf

The global patient safety community have celebrated World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) 2023, which takes place annually on 17 September. Set up by the this year’s theme ‘Engaging patients for patient safety’, recognises the crucial role patients, families and caregivers play in the safety of healthcare.
Rising temperatures may be associated with poorer mental health, review suggests

Jul 11, 2023 | imperial.ac.uk | Emily Medcalf

Increasing global temperatures and heatwaves may be associated with poorer mental health, according to a first of its kind review.
New report reveals promising potential of digital health in Sub-Saharan Africa

May 30, 2023 | imperial.ac.uk | Emily Medcalf

The report explores the use of digital health in primary health care in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting clear potential but acknowledging challenges.
National COVID-19 home blood oxygen monitoring programme delivered fairly

Mar 23, 2023 | imperial.ac.uk | Emily Medcalf

Evaluation of remote pulse oximetry monitoring programme shows that the service was preferentially used by patients with increased clinical risk. The new research from Imperial College London, and published in The Lancet Digital Health, shows that a national COVID-19 remote pulse oximetry monitoring programme, known as CO@h, was preferentially used by patients with a known increased clinical risk.