NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre

Recent papers from NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre

1. Safety and tolerability of RJx-01 to maintain muscle integrity in patients following hospitalisation with an acute exacerbation of COPD (MINT-COPD): protocol for a phase IIa randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial2026
2. Intensive blood pressure control after endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke (ENCHANTED2/MT): a multicentre, open-label, blinded-endpoint, randomised controlled trialThe Lancet · 2022
3. Vibration‐Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE)‐Based Prevalence and Assessment of Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in a UK Tertiary Hospital‐Based Specialist Weight Management Service: A Real‐World EvaluationObesity Science & Practice · 2026
4. A global analysis of the Martian ionosphere revealing the effects of seasons and EUV variations2026
5. Perspectives on Physical Activity in Nephrology: An Explorative Cross‐Sectional Survey of Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease and Nephrology NursesJournal of Renal Care · 2026
6. Determinants and prognostic significance of myocardial blood flow on cardiovascular magnetic resonance in dilated cardiomyopathy: a multicentre cohort studyThe Lancet Medical Imaging & Theranostics · 2026
7. Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Coronary Syndromes: Linking Cellular Pathways to Precision Risk PredictionCells · 2026
8. Multi-organ proteomics identifies oxidative stress pathways underlying genetic and pharmacological SGLT2 suppressionRedox Biology · 2026
9. Variation in Anticoagulation Practice for Atrial High‐Rate Episodes: A Nationwide Cross‐Sectional SurveyJournal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology · 2026
10. Restitution properties during ventricular fibrillation and the effects of cardiac pacing location on ventricular electrophysiology in the rabbit heartExperimental Physiology · 2026
11. Variation in Anticoagulation Practice for Atrial High‐Rate Episodes: A Nationwide Cross‐Sectional SurveyJournal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology · 2026
12. Using archaeometabolomics to characterise tobacco-usage in human cortical bone from 17th to 19th century Dutch communitiesPLoS ONE · 2026
13. Cardiac Electrophysiological Impact of Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors: A Comprehensive ReviewCirculation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology · 2026
14. Resting Heart Rate as a Practical Alternative or Complement to Lipid Measures in Preferred Underwriting: Findings From the UK BiobankJournal of Insurance Medicine · 2026
15. Assessing Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Cervical Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management in Lahore, PakistanHealthcare · 2026
16. Digital virtual ward versus standard of care for acute atrial fibrillation: A single centre non-randomised pilot comparison of clinical outcomes and costEuropean Heart Journal - Digital Health · 2026
17. Brain tissue pulsation responses to a low‐level expiratory resistance manoeuvre: A pilot healthy volunteer studyExperimental Physiology · 2026
18. Low-Carbohydrate Diets, Nutritional Adequacy, Glycemia, and Perinatal Outcomes in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Secondary Analysis of the DiGest TrialDiabetes Care · 2026
19. Prevalence and Predictors of Suicide Ideation, Depression, and Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress in Iraqi Adolescents: A Secondary School-Based Cross-Sectional StudyAdolescents · 2026
20. Exercise for Older People with Heart Failure and Frailty: Should We Even Try?ESC Heart Failure · 2026