2023 news from the University of Edinburgh.
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Radiotherapy optional for older breast cancer patients
Radiotherapy does not improve survival rates in older patients with early breast cancer, new…
Gaelic in the limelight for event series
A week-long programme to celebrate Gaelic culture is taking place in Edinburgh.
Cold viruses may have helped curb Africa’s Covid-19 deaths
The higher prevalence of common cold viruses in Africa may have helped the continent experience…
Pandemic efforts recognised with tree-planting ceremony
Trees planted in honour of Her Late Majesty The Queen have recognised contributions the University…
Covid-19 death risk still high for some patients
People with weakened immune systems remain more likely to die if hospitalised with Covid-19 than…
Asthma risk unaltered by taking extra vitamin D
Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults,…
Copenhagen collaboration invites funding applications
Competitive grants for joint activity at Edinburgh and the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) are now…
Value of biodiversity at forefront of new EU project
The University has partnered on a project to help businesses and communities recognise, measure and…
Antarctic ice sheet retreat slowed by ocean changes
Widespread collapse of a vast and globally important region of Antarctica is not inevitable at…
Volunteers needed to boost study into nation’s health
Every adult and young person in Scotland is being invited to join a major study that will help…
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