University Of Leeds

This study tests whether having extra appointments with a heart specialist at a local GP practice helps people at high risk get better treatment for heart, kidney, metabolic, and lung conditions. About 138 adults from a previous study (FIND-AF) will either receive these specialis…

This study looks at better ways to detect heart failure in people with pacemakers. About 1 in 3 pacemaker patients may have undiagnosed heart failure, but current tests are expensive and time-consuming. Researchers will test if a handheld ultrasound guided by artificial intellige…

This study tested whether a risk score based on health records can help find people with hidden atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm problem that raises stroke risk. About 1,955 adults aged 30 and older with certain risk factors used a remote ECG monitor at home. The g…

This study aimed to collect walking data from people with Parkinson's disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions using wearable sensors. The goal was to develop computer programs that could automatically detect walking problems and fall risks. However, the study …

This study looks at how diet influences the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful joint condition. Researchers will analyze existing data from 500,000 UK adults aged 40-70, comparing their eating habits with hospital records. The goal is to find which diets may …

This study looks at how having a penicillin allergy recorded in medical notes affects treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Many people labeled as allergic are not truly allergic, yet they receive less effective antibiotics that can increase drug-resistant bacteria. Resea…

This study looks at whether changing the wording of emails sent to GP practices can improve how they prescribe inhalers for COPD, a long-term lung condition. About 270 GP practices in West Yorkshire will get either a personalized email with feedback and tips, or a generic notice.…