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Alice Roberts’ new Channel 5 series explores St Bartholomew’s Hospital’s history
Alice Roberts: Our Hospital Through Time is a new docuseries airing on Channel 5. From cardiac care to robotic surgery, discover the people, progress and pivotal moments that have shaped St Bartholomew’s Hospital through over 900 years of history.
Depression in later life could be an early sign of dementia
Having depression is known to increase a person’s risk of developing dementia. But new research, supported by Barts Charity, shows that depression is also an early indicator of dementia – particularly in older people.
Interview with Ashwin Kalra, Clinical Research Training Fellow
Ashwin Kalra is currently in his third and final year of a Barts Charity Healthcare Professional Clinical Research Training Fellowship. He is developing an online platform which will help patients make an informed decision about genetic testing, in the comfort of their own home.
1,100 additional children protected from measles every year thanks to a North East London programme
A locally-led partnership programme makes it simpler for GP practices to call children for the right vaccinations at the right time.
The invisible vulnerability – type 2 diabetes in young British South Asians
Researchers from Queen Mary have uncovered why some British South Asian people may develop early-onset type 2 diabetes earlier than people from European backgrounds. This, they reveal, could be down to a number of unique genetic factors.
Jayden’s Journey
Baby Jayden spent ten days in critical care leading up to Christmas. Mum Josephine shares their story and why she is choosing to support our Secret Santa appeal.
Interview with Tracey Bowden, Clinical Research Training Fellow
Dr Tracey Bowden completed a Barts Charity fellowship in 2023. During her fellowship, Tracey explored whether a brain training programme could improve people’s memory and learning after they have heart surgery – something that patients often struggle with.
Zoë’s cancer prehabilitation journey
When Zoë was diagnosed with breast cancer, prehabilitation allowed her to prepare for her treatment journey - both physically and emotionally.
Interview with Remi Apata-Omisore, Community Connector
Remi Apata-Omisore is the Community Connector at the heart of the Social Prescribing programme, which offers practical advice and emotional support to those who have recently had heart surgery.
Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing
Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University London have unveiled plans for an Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing in the UK – hosted at Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone – to improve the quality of life for millions of people in London
Clinical Research Training Fellowships for 2023/24
Our Clinical Research Training Fellows for 2023/24 have now been appointed. Seven healthcare professionals from a range of different disciplines and backgrounds will be undertaking PhD training and delivering innovative research to help improve the health of people living in East London.