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Celebrating 50 Years of Kidney Transplants in Leicester Celebrating 50 Years of Kidney Transplants in Leicester 14 March 2025
Wearing masks in our hospitalsMask wearing guidance 14 March 2025
Meet the investigations lead tackling violence and aggression at Leicester's hospitals12 March 2025
Hundreds of trees planted at the Leicester General Hospital in a drive to create more green spaces.10 March 2025
New endoscopy unit taking shape at the Leicester General Hospital A brand-new unit that will expand endoscopy services for patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is beginning to take shape at the Leicester General Hospital 06 March 2025
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust details plan to tackle illnesses and diseases before they happen in annual reportThe University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has launched its annual Prevention Report, which details how it will move from sickness to prevention. 27 February 2025
NHS Trust Group joins European network for responsible use of AI in healthcareThe University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Trust (UHN) Group has become the first in England to join European TRAIN. 20 February 2025
New community diagnostic centre on track for May opening 19 February 2025
Trust achieves re-accreditation as NHS Veteran Aware14 February 2025
Jane finds the CURE for smoking after 50 yearsA woman from Melton Mowbray who has given up smoking after more than 50 years says that living smoke-free is her “new norm”. 28 January 2025
Campaign launched to tackle abuse towards staff in Leicester's hospitals 27 January 2025
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust shares video celebrating achievements from 2024 As 2024 draws to a close, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) is celebrating the remarkable progress and achievements of the past year. 02 January 2025
Three UHL colleagues recognised in HM The King's New Year Honours List 2025 31 December 2024
Trust celebrates milestone as 500th baby with jaundice treated at home 31 December 2024
Leicester's Hospitals secures funding boost for commercial researchUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has secured funding as part of a £100m national investment to give more people the opportunity to take part in health research. 16 December 2024
The East Midlands Planned Care Centre welcomes first patients The East Midlands Planned Care Centre welcomes first patients 10 December 2024
Safety App launched at Leicester hospitals to help keep colleagues safe 06 December 2024
New outpatient pharmacy at the Leicester Royal Infirmary02 December 2024
Leicester Hospitals Charity awarded 'charity of the year' for positive work to improve patient careLeicester Hospitals Charity awarded 'charity of the year' for positive work to improve patient care 29 November 2024
Life-saving testing for HIV, Hepatitis B and C rolls out in Leicester's Hospitals' Emergency DepartmentLeicester's Hospitals' Emergency Department is set to launch a new screening programme, with the aim of testing more than 100,000 people per year for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. 25 November 2024
Leicester's new dialysis unit helping to support patients to have dialysis treatment in the comfort of their own homes Leicester's new dialysis unit helping to support patients to have dialysis treatment in the comfort of their own homes 07 November 2024
Black History Month: Ivan's storyAssociate Non-Executive Director, Ivan Browne 31 October 2024
Research on pandemic health inequalities wins prestigious awardResearch on pandemic health inequalities wins prestigious award 30 October 2024
Black History Month: Ezioma's storyEzioma Isaac shares her journey from Nigeria to the UK as part of #BHM24. 29 October 2024
New app supports chronic pancreatitis patientsThe Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) service at Leicester's Hospitals has launched a new app designed to provide essential support and information for people living with chronic pancreatitis. 23 October 2024
Black History Month: Marisia's storyMarisia Ostler shares her story this Black History Month 22 October 2024
'Superwoman' midwife who saved premature baby one of many celebrated at hospital awards night'Superwoman' midwife who saved premature baby one of many celebrated at hospital awards night 21 October 2024
Critical incident stood down (10 October)The critical incident declared at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has been stood down this morning (10 October). 21 October 2024
Black History Month: Adekunle's story15 October 2024
Critical incident declared due to significant pressuresUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board have declared a critical incident at UHL this morning, due to significant pressures - 9 October 2024 10 October 2024
Black History Month: Rolicia's storyBlack History Month: Rolicia's story 09 October 2024
Black History Month: Rolicia's storyBlack History Month: Rolicia's story 09 October 2024
Black History Month 2024: Joanna's storyTo mark Black History Month this October, sister in the emergency department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) shares what the month means to her. 01 October 2024
Life-saving screening offered at health eventMore than 100 local people benefited from potentially life-saving health screening and checks at a city centre health festival earlier this week. 25 September 2024
Transforming Cancer Care: Flatiron Health UK Partners with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust18 September 2024
Leicester's Hospitals open new dialysis unit on 50th year anniversary 29 August 2024
Public events to find out more about the East Midlands Planned Care Centre Local people are invited to attend two free events to find out more about the new state-of-the-art East Midlands Planned Care Centre (EMPCC). 23 August 2024
Hospital Hoppers named after local healthcare heroesOur fleet of four Hospital Hopper buses have been named after Leicester's Hospitals colleagues past and present, in honour of their outstanding contributions to patient care. 19 August 2024
£1.3 Million Research Fellowship for Leicester Stroke ConsultantWe are proud to announce that stroke specialist, Dr Jatinder Minhas, has been awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). 14 August 2024
South Asian Heritage Month 2024Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2024: 'Free to Be Me' 14 August 2024
Shortlist success in the HSJ AwardsUHL colleagues have been shortlisted for four prestigious HSJ Awards. The national awards celebrate and showcase healthcare excellence. 14 August 2024
Water supply at Leicester General Hospital (LGH)The water supply at Leicester General Hospital (LGH) has been turned off as a precaution 27 July 2024
Groundbreaking ceremony marks exciting milestone for Hinckley's Community Diagnostic CentreGroundbreaking ceremony marks exciting milestone for Hinckley's Community Diagnostic Centre 16 July 2024
Together we can: UHL's first Health Equality Summit brings people together to 'narrow the gap'Together we can: UHL's first Health Equality Summit brings people together to 'narrow the gap' 12 July 2024
Industrial action - 27 June-3 JulyStrikes are taking place 27 June-3 July. Our emergency departments are currently seeing a high number of patients. Please call 111 if your need is not an emergency. 05 July 2024
Open letter following latest CQC reports into Leicester's maternity servicesWe are writing to you following publication of the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports into maternity services at our hospitals. 13 June 2024
Improvements noted in latest CQC reportsToday the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its latest reports into maternity services and urgent and emergency care service at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, noting improvements in both services and the compassion of staff. 14 June 2024
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust appoints two new Non-Executive DirectorsUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has appointed two new Non-Executive Directors to its senior leadership team. David Moon and Andrew Moore attended their first public Board meetings in March 2024. David and Andrew have a wealth of board-level experience from the NHS as well as the public and private sectors. 20 May 2024
Open letter following latest CQC reports into Leicester's maternity servicesAn open letter to parents and families following latest CQC reports into Leicester's maternity services. 13 May 2024
'One-stop' clinics put patients at heartTwo new nurse-led clinics have been opened, to increase our capacity to save lives by detecting inherited cardiac conditions (ICCs). 09 May 2024
New website launches for Leicester Fertility Centre18 April 2024
Accessing health services over Easter bank holidayResidents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being reminded to make sure they order their repeat prescriptions ahead of the Easter bank holidays on Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April. 27 March 2024
Extended visiting hours across Leicester's Hospitals New visiting times at Leicester's Hospitals will mean people get to spend more time with their loved ones when they are in hospital. 20 March 2024
Trusts' Chair John MacDonald announces retirement plans after 35 years' NHS service John MacDonald, joint Chair of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN), has today, Thursday 14 March, announced his plans to retire after a health service career spanning 35 years. 14 March 2024
Doctors' strike - Information for patients (24-28 February)Information for patients regarding industrial action across the NHS from 24-28 February. 29 February 2024
UHL slashes waiting timesUHL has reduced the number of people on its waiting lists. 23 February 2024
Pre-operative Assessment ServicePre-operative Assessment Service 22 February 2024
New Chief Digital Information Officer for provider collaborative A new Chief Digital Information Officer has been appointed to provide world-class digital services at the University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (comprised of Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital). 21 February 2024
Chest X-ray AI live at Leicester's Hospitals with aims to expedite the detection of lung cancerChest X-ray AI live at Leicester's Hospitals with aims to expedite the detection of lung cancer 14 February 2024
Health and care careers and jobs eventCome and find out about the wide range of career and job opportunities in health and care by meeting people from a variety of NHS and other healthcare organisations, teams and services 13 February 2024
Cancer health and Well-being Event Cancer health and Well-being Event 02 February 2024
New Associate Non-Executive Directors appointed at Leicester's Hospitals New Associate Non-Executive Directors appointed at Leicester's Hospitals. 01 February 2024
Study finds exposure to air pollution associated with increase in sedentary timeLong-term exposure to current levels of UK air pollution has been found to be associated with an annual increase of up to 22 minutes of sedentary time each day, in a study published in the Journal of Public Health 25 January 2024
Novel approach identifies people at risk of developing TB Novel approach identifies people at risk of developing TB 22 January 2024
Doctors' strike - Information for patients (3-9 January)Doctors' strikes from 3-9 January. Our emergency departments are currently seeing a high number of patients. Please call 111 if your need is not an emergency. 12 January 2024
Weight re-gained after weight loss results in less muscle, more fat, study findsA Leicester study that measured the fat mass and fat-free (muscle) mass of dieters suggests that weight loss followed by weight regain has a negative impact on muscle mass. 14 December 2023
Norovirus12 December 2023
UHL celebrates its annual recognition awardsUHL colleagues gathered at the Athena in Leicester for a special night of celebration for the 2023 Recognition Awards, with 16 winners named from a field of 500 nominees. 05 October 2023
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to host new NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that a new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) will commence in 2024 to support the successful delivery of health and social care research in England. 16 November 2023
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust strengthens clinical leadership of digital programmesUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is further strengthening the clinical leadership of its digital agenda with the recruitment of Dr Jeremy Tong and Hayley Grafton to the posts of Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Nursing Information Officer respectively. 14 November 2023
Joint CEO to lead three NHS Trusts30 October 2023
Travel disruption at Leicester General Hospital Travel disruption at Leicester General Hospital (22-23 October) 19 October 2023
Leicester's Hospitals retains Gold in support for Armed ForcesUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has been recognised for its outstanding support and advocacy of the Armed Forces by being re-awarded Gold in the Employer Recognitions Scheme (ERS). 19 October 2023
DETERMINEd to help more people with cancerA patient whose rare cancer had spread despite three operations has received 'fairytale' news of improvement in his condition, thanks to a cutting-edge trial running at Leicester Royal Infirmary. 18 October 2023
Ravinder's call for care with hot water bottlesA Leicester Royal Infirmary patient is warning the public about the dangers of hot water bottles, after a recent study showed a 100 per cent increase in injuries in just twelve months 11 October 2023
Leicester-led study supports potential new infant immunisation programmeFindings from a Leicester-led study into the rates of children coming to A&E with respiratory infections have supported a recommendation to the UK Government to introduce a new immunisation programme against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for all children under 2. 26 September 2023
Doctors' strike - Information for patients (19-23 September)Doctors' strikes from 19-23 September. Our emergency departments are currently seeing a high number of patients. Please call 111 if your need is not an emergency. 24 September 2023
Annual Public Meeting – 14 September 2023We will be holding our first Annual Public Meeting since 2019 on Thursday 14 September 2023. This year's meeting will take place in the Peepul Centre, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester LE4 6DP 12 September 2023
Our National Health StoriesOur National Health Stories 04 September 2023
Consultants' industrial action, 24 August (7am) - 26 August (7am)Doctors' strikes from 24-25 August. Our emergency departments are currently seeing a high number of patients. Please call 111 if your need is not an emergency. 30 August 2023
Samworth Foundation provides £1.5m boost for robotic-assisted surgery at Leicester's hospitalsThe number of cancer patients who can benefit from pioneering robot-assisted surgery is set to quadruple thanks to a £1.5million grant from the Samworth Foundation, the Samworth family charity.  21 August 2023
Doctors strike - Information for patients (11-15 August)Doctors Strikes from 11-15 August. Our emergency departments are currently seeing a high number of patients. Please call 111 if your need is not an emergency. 15 August 2023
Century for Leicester's Hospitals in study into feeding premature babiesLeicester's Hospitals has become the first UK hospital to randomise 100 babies from its neonatal department into the FEED1 study. It is also in the group of sites who hold the top monthly recruitment figure of 7 babies randomised in one month. This figure has been achieved on multiple months and there are only a few other sites that have randomised 7 babies in one calendar month. 19 July 2023
Hospital researchers celebrate NHS 75th birthday at Leicester supermarketResearchers at Leicester's Hospitals are celebrating the 75th birthday of the NHS on Wednesday 5 July by encouraging more people to be part of research in 2023. 19 July 2023
Leicester set to host national experimental medicine conference in 2024The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is set to host the 2024 UK Clinical Research Facility Network (UKCRF) annual conference. 17 July 2023
Hazel celebrates 55 years of service at Westminster Abbey NHS Birthday event. 05 July 2023
Our national health stories launches04 July 2023
Junior doctor strike - Information for patients (14-17 June)Junior Doctor Strikes from 14-17 June - Our emergency departments are currently seeing a high number of patients. Please call 111 if your need is not an emergency. 04 July 2023
New 'secret' garden opens at Glenfield to honour nurses at Leicester's HospitalsThe Daisy Garden, in Glenfield Hospital's Victorian-walled Secret Garden, was officially opened today by Chief Nursing Officer for England, Dame Ruth May. 04 July 2023
Significant weight loss and blood sugar control seen in patients with type 2 diabetes following new medication combinationAn international team, including the Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), that studied the combined effects of semaglutide with cagrilintide (CagriSema) in people with type 2 diabetes, has revealed that CagriSema resulted in significant weight loss, as well as clinically relevant improvements in blood sugar control. 03 July 2023
NIHR capital award will provide more cutting-edge research equipment in LeicesterUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has been awarded £4.7 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for capital projects to support high-quality research across its NIHR infrastructure, which includes the Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). 29 June 2023
Renewing our covenant commitmentLeicester's Hospitals has stated its commitment to supporting armed forces veterans, reservists and cadets by re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant. 22 June 2023
University Hospitals of Leicester celebrate double recognition of colleagues in King's First Birthday Honours16 June 2023
Ovarian cancer prevention trial gives patients more control A woman from Leicestershire has joined a clinical trial at Leicester's Hospitals to help prevent ovarian cancer in people at high risk of developing the disease.   12 June 2023
Study reveals underlying genetic risks for type of heart attack largely affecting younger women Research led by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and Universite Paris Cite, and supported by worldwide partners in Canada, the USA and Australia, has identified new genes that are associated with an increased risk of a type of heart attack primarily affecting young to middle-aged women. The results are published in Nature Genetics today, 29 May 2023. 29 May 2023
Response to today's New Hospitals Programme announcement by the Secretary of State for HealthResponse to today's New Hospitals Programme announcement by the Secretary of State for Health 26 May 2023
Road closures affecting access to Leicester Royal InfirmaryROAD CLOSURES. Due to a serious road traffic collision, Welford Road and Aylestone Road are both currently closed in the vicinity of the Leicester Royal Infirmary Emergency Department. Access for emergency services is being maintained. Police diversions are in place. If you are attending the LRI today for an appointment or for work, please allow additional time for your journey. We will post further updates as soon as possible. 27 April 2023
Junior doctor strike - Information for patients Junior Doctor Strikes from 17 April - Our emergency departments are currently seeing a high number of patients. Please call 111 if your need is not an emergency. 18 April 2023
Change to mask wearing in our hospitalsChange to mask wearing in our hospitals - 22 February 2023 04 April 2023
Changes to GP requested blood testsFrom Monday 3 April 2023, patients attending our hospitals for a blood test/s requested by their GP will need to book an appointment. 29 March 2023
Update on hospital appointments on 20 FebruaryUpdate on hospital appointments on 20 February 22 February 2023
Dermatology service to be co-located for the first time17 February 2023
Retired nurse joins research trial after “debilitating” urinary infectionsRetired nurse joins research trial after “debilitating” urinary infections 09 February 2023
New maternity app to reduce health inequalitiesA new app, developed by a UHL obstetrician, is hoping to improve perinatal health, reduce health inequalities and improve maternity outcomes for new mums from the South Asian population. 06 February 2023
Leicester's Hospitals celebrate best of researchResearch staff at Leicester's Hospitals were celebrating their success over the past two years at their first ever Research and Innovation Awards ceremony on Wednesday 18 January 2023. 01 February 2023
University Hospitals of Leicester open new 'pre-transfer unit' as part of ongoing commitment to reducing ambulance handover time24 January 2023
Jo's StoryA Christmas patient story 30 December 2022
Patient story: Bharat's gift of sight35 year old Bharat Patel had lived with little to no vision. 28 December 2022
Get in the know about how to treat minor ailments this winter08 December 2022
Wendy home 24 hours after heart attack thanks to award winning pathway30 November 2022
Leicester City Players Share Tips On Managing Minor Illness & InjuryAs part of a new initiative with Leicester's Hospitals, Foxes players will be sharing top tips for children and parents on managing minor illness and injury. 15 November 2022
Press ReleaseFamilies urged to top up immunity with Covid and flu jabs this half term. 18 October 2022
UHL and Vista to host drop-in events to help improve travel for patients with sight and hearing lossTo help improve travel for patients who have learning difficulties, sight or hearing loss, Leicester Hospitals and Vista are coming together to host drop-in events where patients can talk about their experiences of travelling to Leicester Hospitals and how it could improve for them. The sessions will take place on 20 and 27 October from 09:30-15:00 at Vista, 16 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 6TF. Patients can also fill out this survey if they are unable to attend: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RRX3VGN 18 October 2022
Patient Information: Scheduled appointments continue as normal13 October 2022
New multimillion investment in Leicester to help turn research discoveries into treatments for patientsPioneering research into medical advancements in Leicester has received a welcome boost today, as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announces £26 million over the next five years for an NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). 12 October 2022
Patient information: Trust services on Monday 19 September Information for patients relating to trust services on Monday 19 September 27 September 2022
New study into genetic condition opens in LeicesterA new study into a genetic condition that can cause intellectual and learning difficulties, tremors and fertility problems has opened at Leicester's Hospitals. Fragile X Syndrome is the most common cause of inherited intellectual and learning difficulties, affecting around 1 in 1,400 males and 1 in 1,600 females* – and yet many people have never heard of it. 22 September 2022
Statement on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II09 September 2022
Lord Mayor Of Leicester Visits LRI to kick start Sickle Cell Awareness MonthCouncillor George Cole visited the LRI to see medics and patients 05 September 2022
Heart Link donation means fewer hospital trips for Elliot19 August 2022
All rise! Height-adjustable desks can reduce workplace sitting by over an hour a dayResearchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) – a partnership between Leicester's Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University - have developed a programme that, when paired with a height-adjustable desk, can reduce the time people spend sitting by over an hour. To date, it is the largest study worldwide looking into programmes to overcoming sedentary behaviour in the workplace. 17 August 2022
Emergency road closure - Infirmary Road (16 August 2022)Emergency road closure - Infirmary Road (16 August 2022) 16 August 2022
Facebook Live with Leicester's Hospitals - 2August 202202 August 2022
Leicester research team trial first vaccine to prevent common bacterial infectionsThe National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC): Leicester is running a clinical research trial of the first vaccine developed to prevent common infections, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), caused by the bacteria E. coli. The trial is looking for adults aged 60 years and older with a history of UTI in the past two years. 27 June 2022
Facebook Live with Leicester's Hospitals - June 2022Facebook Live with Leicester's Hospitals - June 2022 24 June 2022
UHL Hospital Hoppers go electric for more planet-friendly commutesUHL Hospital Hoppers go electric for more planet-friendly commutes 23 June 2022
Local man feeling stronger and more energetic thanks to diabetes research trialJohn Dickins, who has type 2 diabetes, is celebrating feeling stronger and more energetic this Diabetes Week since taking a medicine as part of a clinical trial. The medicine – called dapagliflozin - is part of a study sponsored by University of Leicester and being carried out at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC): Leicester, which is based at Leicester General Hospital. 13 June 2022
Leicester research team trial new drug for people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC), Leicester is running a clinical research trial looking at a new drug for treating people with type 2 diabetes. 08 June 2022
Dr Anne De Bono recognised with an OBE in the Queen's Jubilee Honours01 June 2022
Facebook Live with Leicester's Hospitals - May 2022Facebook Live with Leicester's Hospitals - May 2022 23 May 2022
Hospital researchers celebrate Clinical Trials Day at Leicester supermarket Leicester's Hospitals is celebrating International Clinical Trials (ICT) Day on Friday 20 May by encouraging more people to be part of research in 2022. 19 May 2022
Leicester to host Natasha clinical trial, offering hope that “everyday foods” could be used to treat people with food allergiesA new ground-breaking study is due to investigate whether commonly available peanut and milk products taken under medical supervision could be used as a treatment for people living with food allergies. 18 May 2022
Alternative to open heart surgery just as effective for patients with common heart conditionA study led by researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre has shown that a less invasive heart procedure for a common condition is just as effective as conventional open-heart surgery. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) today (Tuesday 17 May). 17 May 2022
Leicester's clinical researchers gain national recognitionResearchers and partners at the University of Leicester are celebrating making one of the biggest climbs of any UK university in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, published on Thursday. 13 May 2022
Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose provides stronger immunity boost than third dose, shows study run in LeicesterCOVID-19 vaccines given as fourth doses in the UK offer excellent boosting immunity protection, according to the latest results from a nationwide NIHR-supported study. 09 May 2022
Stop the clocks: Brisk walking may slow biological ageing process, study showsA new study of genetic data published today (Wednesday) of more than 400,000 UK adults has revealed a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological age. 20 April 2022
New study shows blood cancer patients need at least 3 vaccinations to develop COVID-19 antibodiesA new study involving researchers at Leicester's Hospitals and the University of Leicester has found that some people with cancer need at least three vaccinations in order to get any level of protection against COVID-19. 12 April 2022
Researchers in Leicester launch study to untangle organ damage after COVID-19A new study investigating the extent to which COVID-19 damages organs has opened in Leicester this week. 05 April 2022
Astegolimab study reports improved quality of life in patients with COPDPatients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a history of frequent 'attacks' who were given a medicine called astegolimab reported an increase in health-related quality of life compared to those on a placebo, according to findings from a study published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine. 30 March 2022
New COVID booster vaccine research study opening in LeicesterResearchers in Leicester are investigating whether a new booster vaccine can provide better protection against the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The study will be run by Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC): Leicester, which is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and located at Leicester General Hospital. 28 March 2022
Clinical Research Facility in Leicester awarded £4.1MLocal health researchers are celebrating after it was announced that the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) based at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust has been awarded £4.1 million over the next five years to carry out early phase clinical research. 28 February 2022
''I feel like I'm living in HD''10 February 2022
Don't let pain hold you back10 February 2022
New Cancer Information App for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland launched on World Cancer Day People living with and beyond cancer in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are set to benefit from support and advice at their fingertips thanks to a new app. 04 February 2022
Local man celebrates weight loss thanks to new diabetes researchAn Oadby resident has been sharing his delight about a medicine he has been taking as part of a clinical trial, which is helping him to lose weight and gain energy. The medicine – called dapagliflozin - is part of a study sponsored by University of Leicester and being carried out at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC): Leicester, which is based at Leicester General Hospital. 02 February 2022
Local man joins study in 'fight' against type 2 diabetes Local man joins study in 'fight' against type 2 diabetes 12 January 2022
Biology unlikely to drive ethnic differences in COVID-19 risk for healthcare workers, study findsThe differences in COVID-19 infection risk between ethnic minority healthcare workers and their White colleagues is likely due to home and work factors rather than biology, according to the largest and most detailed study on the subject, led by researchers in Leicester, Nottingham and London. 21 December 2021
A message from NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - Changes to health services over Christmas and New YearOver Christmas and New Year the Clinical Commissioning Groups in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are advising local people that, although GP practices will be closed, other health services are still open for anyone that needs medical assistance. There are also many covid vaccination clinics open over the holiday period. 21 December 2021
'I thought the doctors and nurses were trying to kill me'Aaron Wilkinson's ECMO experience inspired him to get running 17 December 2021
New guide to help families stay well this winterA new guide has been produced to help families who are worried about their children's health this winter. 16 December 2021
People with Long-COVID after hospitalisation face limited recovery after one yearPeople who were hospitalised with COVID-19 and continued to experience symptoms at five months show limited further recovery one year after hospital discharge, according to the latest results of the PHOSP-COVID study, released as a pre-print on medRxiv today. 15 December 2021
Impact of long Covid on ethnic minority healthcare workers investigated Researchers at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre – a partnership between Leicester's Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University - will lead a new three-year study investigating the long-term health impact of COVID-19 on NHS healthcare workers (HCWs) across the UK from diverse ethnic backgrounds and roles. 10 December 2021
Keeping Christmas Special in our HospitalsEvery patient at Leicester's Hospitals will receive a gift on Christmas Day – despite continued Covid infection controls that mean we cannot accept presents from the public as we would have done pre-pandemic. 08 December 2021
NIHR-supported study run at Leicester's Hospitals publishes COVID-19 booster dataSix COVID-19 vaccines are safe and boost immunity for people who have had two doses of AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech, results from the UK-wide COV-BOOST trial show. 03 December 2021
Leicester's Hospitals dominate at regional research awardsResearch staff at Leicester's Hospitals were celebrating last week at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) East Midlands Research Awards. 30 November 2021
Study into common childhood illness opens in LeicesterResearchers at Leicester's Hospitals are looking for volunteers aged between six and 16 years old to take part in a study to evaluate a new vaccine against pertussis – also known as 'whooping cough'. 24 November 2021
Men's Health: Add five more yearsMen, on average, die five years younger than women for reasons which are entirely preventable if we take the right action. Ensuring that we look after our physical and mental health is important to living long and fulfilling lives. With suicide the leading killer of men under 50, we need to work to overcome the stigma associated with men's mental health without forgetting that we all need to be open about our physical health too. 18 November 2021
Leicester research into “life changing technology” to improve diabetes management Researchers in Leicester are part of an international team evaluating a new type of insulin pump for patients with type 1 diabetes. The device, called an Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop (AHCL) system, is being compared to other solutions for delivering insulin that are already on the market. The information gathered in this study may help doctors improve the management of diabetes. 12 November 2021
Severe asthma symptoms worsen when treated with psoriasis medicine, study findsA medicine licensed to treat psoriasis worsened symptoms in patients with severe asthma, according to trial results published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. 28 October 2021
War time method was 'only way' to save crash victim's hand[WARNING graphic images] 26 October 2021
Don't let pain hold you backLow back pain is something that almost everybody will experience at some point. We spoke to UHL Physiotherapist Gurpreet Singh to get up-to-date information on this common condition and how to manage it. 08 October 2021
'Cancer care at home meant I was there for my son's birth'24 September 2021
Don't come back to sports coldWe're seeing an increase in return-to-sport injuries and in particular Achilles tendon ruptures since lockdown restrictions ended. 22 September 2021
East Midlands Congenital Heart Service moves to a new and improved facility at Leicester Royal InfirmaryEast Midlands Congenital Heart Service moves to a new and improved facility at Leicester Royal Infirmary 22 September 2021
Happy Birthday LRIThis weekend marks 250 years since the opening of Leicester Infirmary 10 September 2021
Leicester Researcher Wins Prize for COVID-19 ResearchA researcher from Leicester has been awarded the Graham Bull Prize from the Royal College of Physicians, after he was amongst the first scientists and doctors to highlight the differing impact of COVID-19 on ethnic groups. 08 September 2021
Hospital housekeeper encourages colleagues to 'do their bit' for COVID-19 researchOver 300 members of staff at Leicester's Hospitals and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust have joined a study investigating immune responses to COVID-19 in healthcare workers. The study, named DIRECT, aims to find out whether there are differences in immune responses to COVID-19 infection and vaccination between ethnic groups. 18 August 2021
Leicester patients contribute to COVID-19 respiratory support studyA UK-wide study involving patients at Leicester's Hospitals has shown that treating patients hospitalised with COVID-19 who have acute respiratory failure using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces the need for invasive mechanical ventilation. 12 August 2021
East Midlands Congenital Heart Service moves to a new and improved facility at Leicester Royal InfirmaryEast Midlands Congenital Heart Service moves to a new and improved facility at Leicester Royal Infirmary 11 August 2021
A Time to Remember and Give ThanksThe commitment, dedication and bravery of our teams throughout the Covid-19 pandemic was marked this week at a series of poignant events at each of our hospital sites. 06 August 2021
New £3.1 million MRI scanner facility opens in LeicesterA new MRI scanner facility that will help expand vital research into heart and circulatory diseases has opened at Glenfield Hospital. 27 July 2021
New £2.9 million project to develop rehabilitation programme for people with multiple long-term conditionsResearchers in Leicester are developing a new programme to provide exercise-based rehabilitation to people living with multiple long-term health conditions. 15 July 2021
The three CCG's public consultation on proposals to invest in and improve adult mental health servicesThe three CCG's public consultation on proposals to invest in and improve adult mental health services 13 July 2021
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Announces New Chief Executive05 July 2021
Kidney patients in Leicester to join clinical trial to see if a tapeworm drug can protect them from Covid-19A trial to find out if kidney patients can benefit from additional protection from Covid-19, using a drug routinely used to treat tapeworm has opened at Leicester' Hospitals. 28 June 2021
COVID-19 treatment trialled at Leicester's Hospitals shown to reduce deaths in sickest patients by one-fifthA treatment for COVID-19 that was trialled at Leicester's Hospitals has been shown to reduce deaths for hospitalised patients by one-fifth in people who have not developed natural antibodies against the virus. 18 June 2021
£2.6 million to create new approach to care for the under 40s with type 2 diabetesFunding for a five-year project, that aims to develop a new type of care package that addresses gaps in support for people under 40 living with type 2 diabetes, has been awarded to a research team in Leicester. 14 June 2021
£450million plans for Leicester's hospitals get go-ahead£450 million transformation plans to improve Leicester's hospitals' acute hospital and maternity services have been given the go-ahead. 09 June 2021
Volunteers needed for world-first COVID-19 vaccine booster studyLocal volunteers are being sought to take part in a new trial that will investigate the use of different COVID-19 vaccines as a third 'booster' injection. 08 June 2021
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland mark one million Covid-19 vaccinations milestoneLocal NHS leaders have praised the efforts of NHS staff, volunteers and communities, as more than one million Covid-19 vaccinations have now been given in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). 03 June 2021
Local residents encouraged to sign up for research at Leicester's HospitalsLeicester's Hospitals is celebrating International Clinical Trials Day on Thursday 20 May by launching a new research registry for local residents. 19 May 2021
Chief Nurse Fellowship launches to help create nursing stars of the futureLeicester's Hospitals has established a new professional development programme “Chief Nurse Fellowship” (CNF), to give junior nursing and midwifery staff a unique opportunity to develop their clinical and academic skills. 12 May 2021
Exercise can help support recovery of patients with lasting COVID symptoms, study findsPatients with lasting symptoms of COVID-19 who completed a six week, supervised rehabilitation programme demonstrated significant improvements in exercise capacity, respiratory symptoms, fatigue and cognition, according to researchers at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre – a partnership between Leicester's Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University. 07 May 2021
Local doctor and researcher listed in Forbes '30 under 30'An infectious diseases doctor at Leicester's Hospitals has been listed as one of Forbes' '30 under 30' in Europe in the field of Science and Healthcare. 23 April 2021
COVID-19 - Confirmation of patient deathsLast updated 08/07/20 21 April 2021
New blood test for prostate cancer 'ninety-nine percent accurate'Research involving clinical researchers and patients from the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has shown that a new blood test can diagnose prostate cancer and identify what stage the disease is at with 99 per cent accuracy. 13 April 2021
Changes to maternity visiting guidanceUpdates to maternity visiting guidance 09 April 2021
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust announces the appointment of John MacDonald as interim Chair of the Trust board.25 March 2021
Study reveals seven in ten patients hospitalised with COVID-19 not fully recovered five months post-dischargeThe majority of survivors who left hospital following COVID-19 did not fully recover five months after discharge and continued to experience negative impacts on their physical and mental health, as well as ability to work, according to results released by the PHOSP-COVID study today. Furthermore, one in five of the participant population reached the threshold for a new disability. 24 March 2021
Local man shares 'super-human effort' of hospital staff to save his lifeA businessman and keen cyclist from Rutland has shared his experience of being diagnosed with COVID-19, hospitalised and later entered into clinical trials that put him on a path to recovery, thanks to medical and research staff at Leicester's Hospitals. 16 March 2021
Super-team is 'driving force behind COVID research success' at Leicester's HospitalsLeicester's Hospitals is marking a year since its first patient was recruited to a COVID-19 study on Friday 12 March by highlighting the work of the 'driving force' behind its nationally-acclaimed research success. 12 March 2021
International Women's Day: The gift of inspiration Women working across Leicester's Hospitals are inspiring the next generation, daily. 08 March 2021
Karamjit Singh CBE to step down as Chair of the UHL Trust Board Chair of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Karamjit Singh CBE, has today (24 February 2021) announced he will step down from his position on 16 April 2021. 24 February 2021
Over 120 people admitted to 4-star 'Virtual Covid Ward' at Leicester's Hospitals11 February 2021
Volunteers needed to help plan researchVolunteers are needed to help Leicester researchers design a programme for peripheral arterial disease screening, with the aim to improve heart and circulatory health. 03 February 2021
Leicester-led research gives hope to people with asbestos-linked cancerA study that took place at the Hope Cancer Trials Centre at Leicester's Hospitals has made a major breakthrough that could help patients with mesothelioma survive for longer. 01 February 2021
Two lifesaving ventilators funded by generous donations Over £70,000 was raised in response to the Leicester Children's Hospital Appeal's Christmas Campaign. 29 January 2021
Leicester's Hospitals opens second COVID-19 vaccine 'hospital hub' at Glenfield Hospital26 January 2021
Endoscopy patients to be seen sooner than planned thanks to £3.5million investment in Leicester's Hospitals26 January 2021
Couple married 61 years leave hospital following three-week battle with COVID-19Husband and wife of 61 years, Michael, 91 and Gillian, 88, walked out of hospital together on Friday having been admitted with COVID-19 three weeks ago. 26 January 2021
Target-hitting recruit to vaccine trial wants to be part of historyResearchers running a COVID-19 vaccine trial through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centre: Leicester (PRC) are celebrating the 350th volunteer, achieving their recruitment target for the trial two months ahead of schedule. 20 January 2021
Vaccinators needed - help us overcome the virusHealthcare professionals are being asked to come forward to help administer the Covid-19 vaccines in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. 19 January 2021
Third COVID-19 Vaccine 'Hospital Hub' speeds up the offer of vaccines to health & social care staff15 January 2021
Leicester patients involved in study showing arthritis treatment may significantly improve COVID survivalPatients, researchers and clinicians at Leicester's Hospitals contributed important data to the REMAP-CAP trial which evaluates the effect of treatments on survival rates and the length of time patients need support in an intensive care unit (ICU). 12 January 2021
Hospital staff step up for flu vaccine researchFour hundred members of staff at Leicester's Hospitals have been enrolled into a University of Leicester study that hopes to better understand how long the flu vaccine offers protection from the flu virus. 06 January 2021
Expanded cancer trials centre at Leicester's Hospitals officially opensA facility that gives patients opportunities to trial new medicines to treat a range of cancers has officially re-opened at Leicester's Hospitals, following a £1.4 million expansion. 29 December 2020
“How you can help us, to help you this winter. It starts at Hello…”Despite the variety of circumstances that bring people to hospital our volunteering team help to make sure those patients needing to attend hospital have a positive experience. 24 December 2020
'Step forward!' says hundredth participant to join Leicester COVID vaccine trial 'Step forward!' says hundredth participant to join Leicester COVID vaccine trial 22 December 2020
Leicester's Hospitals recruit over 1,000 patients for the RECOVERY trialLeicester's hospitals recruit over 1,000 patients for the RECOVERY trial 22 December 2020
UHL staff join NHS Zoom choir to release re-make of 'Every Breath You Take'UHL staff join NHS Zoom choir to release re-make of 'Every Breath You Take' 18 December 2020
Local granddad gets LLR's first Covid vaccine12 December 2020
COVID Vaccination given the go ahead in Leicester and RutlandCovid vaccination gets the go ahead in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 10 December 2020
Recruitment begins for ethnic minority healthcare staff COVID research studyA drive to encourage ethnic minority healthcare workers to participate in a Government-backed study investigating the risks of COVID-19 to their health has been launched today. 04 December 2020
First participant in Leicester's COVID-19 vaccine trial The first person in Leicester has joined a COVID-19 vaccine trial sponsored by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson and run by staff through the new National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC) at Leicester General Hospital. 26 November 2020
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust first in UK to sign charter to promote equality and diversity in the workplace25 November 2020
A tribute to Professor Tony Gershlick 20 November 2020
Contact NHS 111 for urgent medical care needs18 November 2020
COVID-19 vaccine study opening soon in LeicesterA vaccine study for COVID-19 will open soon at Leicester's Hospitals through the new Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC) in Leicester, which is a government funded initiative through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). 16 November 2020
NIHR launches new National Patient Recruitment Centre in Leicester for late phase commercial clinical researchThe NIHR has today (12 November) launched five new National Patient Recruitment Centres (NPRCs) to enable more late phase commercial clinical research to be delivered within the NHS and make it easier for people to take part in studies. The Patient Recruitment Centre in Leicester is hosted by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and is based at the Leicester General Hospital. 12 November 2020
People of Black and Asian ethnicity up to twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as those of White ethnicityPeople of Black ethnicity are twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 compared to those of White ethnicity, according to researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham, supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre. The findings are published in EClinical Medicine by The Lancet today (Thursday 12 November 2020). 12 November 2020
Assessment tool for chronic lung disease could support patients recovering from COVIDResearchers at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) – a partnership between the University of Leicester, Leicester's Hospitals and Loughborough University - have found that a widely used 8 point questionnaire for COPD and other respiratory conditions may be a useful tool for assessing people's health during COVID-19 recovery. 09 November 2020
Leicester's Hospitals needs your help to make Christmas extra special for patientsLots of plans, events and activities are looking different this year, but Leicester's Hospitals, with the help of Leicester Hospitals Charity are making sure that one thing will stay the same - all patients who wake up on Christmas Day at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General or Glenfield Hospital will receive a Christmas gift. 04 November 2020
Local people wanted for new group helping researchers understand COVIDMembers of the public who have had, or cared for someone with, COVID-19 are being asked to join a new advisory group run by Leicester's Hospitals to help researchers design future projects and studies. 27 October 2020
Leicester nurse turned researcher takes 'paper of the year' title in top cardiology journal for work on patients with heart failA nurse researcher who was the lead author of a paper into the risk factors of heart failure has learnt that the paper has been named '2020 Paper of the Year' by the prestigious journal, Circulation: Heart Failure. 27 October 2020
Randal Charitable Foundation donates £101,000 to Hope Clinical Trials Facility appealPlans to double the size of the Clinical Trials Facility at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) received a big boost, thanks to a significant grant of £101,000 from the Randal Charitable Foundation. Together with the support of other kind donations, the Hope Against Cancer charity, which is fundraising for this ambitious project, has now reached the £1 million mark. 16 October 2020
Patient 100 joins study into Long COVID in LeicesterA foster mother and ex-nurse has become the one hundredth person in Leicester to join a national study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 for patients who were hospitalised with the disease. 13 October 2020
Study for pre- and early-term babies opens in Leicester with first recruitA UK-wide study funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) that is trying to find out how best to treat babies born two to six weeks early with breathing problems has opened at Leicester's Hospitals, the lead NHS site for the trial. 29 September 2020
Leicester's Hospitals named acute Trust of the yearLeicester's Hospitals have made the Patient Experience Network National Awards (PENNA) 2019 shortlist. 18 September 2020
Impact of COVID-19 on patients with kidney disease to be studied Researchers in the Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, based at Leicester General Hospital, are leading a new national study investigating how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting people with a kidney condition, including those who have received kidney transplants. 14 September 2020
Second chance for Samantha after organ donor's gift of lifeThis organ donation week, Leicester's Hospitals is sharing the story of Leicestershire woman, Sam Jewell, who after 1,299 days got the call she'd been waiting for - she was a match for a new kidney and despite lockdown, she could commence surgery imminently. 11 September 2020
Leicester researchers play key role in international study treating patients with common heart rhythm conditionAn international team including researchers from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, has found that patients who were diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) in the past 12 months benefit from early rhythm control therapy. 28 August 2020
Meet Emma - Leicester's Hospitals first Digital MidwifeLeicester's Hospitals very own Digital Midwife Emma Hales is one of more than 150 professionals in this role in the UK and thinks this much needed resource is key to improving outcomes for our patients. 27 August 2020
Use airway clearance devices regularly to manage chronic lung disease, study suggestsRegular use of airway clearance devices can reduce exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by 50 per cent after just six months' use, and significantly improve symptoms, according to Leicester researchers. 27 August 2020
UK first: superfast procedure to treat heart arrhythmia performed in LeicesterA new procedure to correct a common disturbance in heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation has been performed for the first time in the UK this week at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester. 24 August 2020
Breakthrough research breathes hope into a new treatment for asthmaAn international team of scientists, led by the Universities of Leicester and Glasgow, has announced findings that could pave the way to a new treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 20 August 2020
Research reveals virus transmission risk faced by healthcare staffThe risks faced by healthcare workers treating patients with viruses which can be transmitted through the air are highlighted by new research published today by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). 13 August 2020
First patient joins UK's largest study into long terms effects of COVID-19A patient from Leicester has become the first person in the UK to enter a study investigating the long terms effects of COVID-19. 12 August 2020
'Avoid surgery' for most cases of common wrist fracture in young people, urge researchersA study led by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has found that plaster casts are just as effective at healing scaphoid waist fractures in the wrist as surgery. The SWIFFT trial, funded by the National Institute for Health Research, concludes that for a scaphoid waist fracture in the wrist a plaster cast should be used in the first instance, with surgery only being considered if the bone doesn't heal. The findings are published in The Lancet today. 07 August 2020
COVID-19 'shines spotlight' on daily commute health routines The COVID-19 pandemic may be the “tipping point” for people to start cycling and walking to work, Leicester researchers have said. 04 August 2020
New £2.1m UK study launched to investigate COVID-19 risks for BAME healthcare staffA new £2.1m research study investigating the risks of COVID-19 on black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) healthcare workers has been launched, after evidence has emerged that higher proportions of associated deaths within these groups were recorded- more than twice that of the white population. 29 July 2020
Foxes physios join forces with the NHS in the fight against COVID-1924 July 2020
Signs of early heart failure revealed in patients with type 2 diabetesAdults with type 2 diabetes that have no history, signs or symptoms of heart problems have been shown to have severely limited exercise capacity, according to researchers at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre. Such limitations place them at impending risk of developing heart failure, according to the team who led the study. 17 July 2020
UK first: Next generation of world's smallest pacemaker fitted into heart of Leicestershire manDoctors at Glenfield Hospital have become the first in the UK to implant the latest generation Micra AV leadless pacemaker. 14 July 2020
New national study into long term health impacts of COVID-19 launchedA major UK research study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients has been launched today. 10 July 2020
NHS To Launch Ground Breaking Online Covid-19 Rehab ServiceTens of thousands of people who are suffering long-term effects of coronavirus will benefit from a revolutionary on-demand recovery service, the head of the NHS has announced today. 10 July 2020
Obese BME people at 'higher-risk' of contracting COVID-19Peer reviewed / Meta-analysis / People* Obese people among black and minority ethnic communities (BME) are at around two times higher the risk of contracting COVID-19 than white Europeans, a study conducted by a team of Leicester researchers has found. 10 July 2020
Virtual NHS consultations hailed a success during coronavirus pandemicTelephone and video consultations for NHS patients accessing primary and secondary health care are being hailed a success by patients and NHS staff in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. 10 July 2020

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