Leicestershire- Hospitals

UK trial for portable braincooling device

A trial has begun of a portable braincooling device which could enhance the survival prospects of cardiac patients Groundbased cars in the service of the charity Londons Air Ambulance are the first in the UK to carry the Rhinochill machine Larger braincooling devices are already used in UK hospitals on cardiac and stroke patients to aid recov... Read More

Currys ability to fight bowel cancer will be put to the test in rigorous trial

A UK trial is investigating whether a curry ingredient can improve the treatment of patients with advanced bowel cancer Scientists will supplement standard chemotherapy with pills containing curcumin a compound found in the yellow curry spice turmeric Laboratory tests have suggested that curcumin can boost the ability of chemotherapy drugs to k... Read More