St George’s scoops $21 million
St George’s has been selected, as part of the Grand Challenges in Global Health Initiative to receive one of 43 international grants for groundbreaking research projects to improve health in developing countries.
HIV Science in Action
A unique collaboration between the HIV research teams at St George’s, University of London and the members of the UK African Microbicides Working Group, brings together scientists working on new ways to combat the spread of HIV.
Relax - it’s the new way to quit smoking
BUDDHIST meditation is more effective in reducing smokers' cravings than nicotine gum, according to new research carried out at St George's, University of London.
Herbal high dangers
Clubbers who turn to cocktails of ‘herbal highs' as a cheap and legal alternative to drugs could still be risking long-term neuropsychiatric damage, according to clinical scientists at St George's, University of London.
Hormone discovery could pave the way for new treatments
A breakthrough in research carried out by St George’s, University of London shows that high levels of Anti-Mullerian Hormone are found in the ovaries of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
St George’s financial status
In 2004, 2005 and 2006, St George’s, University of London operated at a financial surplus and its forecast to do so for the following five academic years.
Fathers have 'sympathy pregnancies' study shows
He cries in public, does the dishes and even has his own skincare regime. Now today’s new man has gone one step further — by ‘getting pregnant’ in sympathy with his partner.
Vitiligo study may herald a breakthrough
Scientists have discovered a connection between a gene and the chronic skin condition vitiligo, as well as a possible link to an array of other autoimmune diseases.
Anorexia - leading the way
Groundbreaking therapy and practical techniques have turned St George’s, University of London’s Eating Disorders Unit day service into a world model.
DARE study
A STUDY to determine whether there is a genetic reason for prescription drug-induced arrhythmia is being carried out by St George’s, University of London.
Contraceptive coil may help prevent cancer of womb
NEW research carried out by St George’s, University of London, will aim to discover whether a form of contraceptive coil, the Mirena IUS device, can cut the rate of women developing womb cancer.
"Gene kits" health warning
KITS that claim to be able to predict users’ future health problems using DNA analysis have been called into question by genetics experts. The growing number of tests available on line has prompted the British Society for Human Genetics to speak out on behalf of ‘unsuspecting consumers’.
Hidden threats
A NEWLY identified ‘hidden cholesterol’ that cannot be picked up in regular health checks could represent a future therapeutic target to combat heart disease.
New blood test to detect prostate cancer
Scientists at St George’s, University of London, are working on a blood test that uses DNA markers to identify prostate cancer cells that are shed into the bloodstream.
New TB test to speed up diagnosis
A quick and accurate new blood test for diagnosing TB is being developed by scientists at St George’s, University of London.
Trainee Doctors turn Doctor Dolittle
Medical students turned Doctor Dolittle as they entertained a four-legged star guest at the annual St George’s University charity ball.
Mayor of Wandsworth hears psychiatry experts give insights into mental health issues
After 30 years of dealing with mental health problems on the streets as a police inspector, Wandsworth Mayor Jim Maddan described the “fascinating insight” he gained from two talks by experts who study and treat children and adults with mental health problems on the wards and in the outpatient clinics.
New drug trials could slash TB treatment times
Trials of a new drug combination to treat tuberculosis could cut the length of time patients have to take their medicine by a third.
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