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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Launch of new-look KHP Learning Hub
25 February 2025
The Hub is a central resource to drive innovation and excellence in education, training, and development, rooted in the principles of the KHP Education Academy Strategy.
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17 September 2024
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11 September 2024Haematology
Multiple myeloma, also known as myeloma, is a type of bone marrow cancer.
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4 September 2024News
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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3 September 2024Academic 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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3 September 2024Diabetes, 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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2 September 2024
The Institute represents an exciting opportunity to combine resources and research strengths across King's Health Partners.
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2 September 2024KHPeople 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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19 August 2024KHPeople
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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15 August 2024KHPeople 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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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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13 August 2024KHPeople 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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13 August 2024Neurosciences
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.