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  Mirtazapine does not alleviate severe breathlessness

  17 September 2024

  Cardiovascular and Respiratory

  We hear about the findings from the international BETTER-B randomised trial. The aim of the project was to test the effectiveness of mirtazapine (a drug repurposed for severe breathlessness) in patients with advanced respiratory diseases.

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  Reinvigorating support for myeloma patients and carers

  11 September 2024

  Haematology

  Multiple myeloma, also known as myeloma, is a type of bone marrow cancer.

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  Prof Graham Lord joins partnership as new Executive Director

  4 September 2024

  News

  Prof Graham Lord, MA MB BChir PhD FRCP FRSB FMedSci, NIHR Senior Investigator Emeritus, joins King's Health Partners as its new Executive Director.

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  Developing new surgical innovations

  3 September 2024

  Academic Surgery

  Mr Karagama – consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon and laryngologist – shares how he is supporting the the development of surgical innovations with the aim transform his practice and improve quality of life for patients.

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  Prof Emma Duncan's plans for the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

  3 September 2024

  Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutrition, Obesity, Vision and Related Services

  As newly elected president for the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Prof Emma Duncan will champion the KHP ethos of clinical academic collaboration, to help people living with bone-related disorders across the globe.

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  New research institution for liver studies

  2 September 2024

  The Institute represents an exciting opportunity to combine resources and research strengths across King's Health Partners.

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  Rachel Clapham - KHPeople

  2 September 2024

  KHPeople Haematology

  "Blood clots are the leading cause of preventable deaths in hospitals and there is still so much we don’t understand about them. This means that research in this area has the potential to save many lives."

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  Augustus Mohan - KHPeople

  19 August 2024

  KHPeople

  The Private Patients Business Development Manager for Adult Services explains how he joined the NHS as an apprentice instead of going to university, working his way up from ward clerk to his current management role.

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  Emily Jay - KHPeople

  15 August 2024

  KHPeople Neurosciences

  The clinical specialist physiotherapist explains that "FND is as common as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and just like any other condition, when it is more widely understood more staff are able to deliver appropriate treatment".

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  NIHR award will support research careers

  14 August 2024

  Nurses, midwives, allied and other health professionals across south London will be supported into research careers, following a funding award from the NIHR’s INSIGHT: Inspiring Students into Research scheme.

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  Dr Mandy Wan - KHPeople

  13 August 2024

  KHPeople Women and Children's Health

  “Research is not a solo act,” says Dr Mandy Wan, recent NIHR award recipient. As the Lead Paediatric Research Pharmacist, she has been pivotal in managing clinical trials that bring innovative treatments to young patients.

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  Finding fandom in a Swiftie’s mind

  13 August 2024

  Neurosciences

  Millions of people may claim to be Taylor Swift's biggest fan, but can anyone prove it? One way we might be able to evidence fandom is by finding its neural signature. Dr Eamonn Walsh, Reader in Neuroscience Education and Programme Lead for MSc Neuroscience, took up this challenge.

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