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• Low-phosphate diet for adults on futibatinib

  This page explains what a low-phosphate diet is. It also provides information about foods you can eat and foods to avoid when taking a medicine called futibatinib.

• Evening dosing of blood pressure medication not better than morning dosing

  Taking blood pressure medication in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning, according to new research.

• Good luck in the TCS London Marathon, UCLH Charity runners!

  The iconic run has returned to its regular time of the year, following two years’ disruption following the pandemic and will take place on Sunday 2 October 2022. We are lucky enough to have five people running for UCLH Charity. The money they raise will help us support patients, staff and research at UCLH.

• Cystic fibrosis drug tested to fight inflammation in COVID-19

  Patients with COVID-19 will be given the cystic fibrosis drug ‘Dornase alfa’ to determine if it can help improve survival by reducing excess inflammation in the lungs in a trial at UCLH.

• Contrast agents for X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT and angiography examinations

  Information on contrast agents for X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT and angiography examinations at NHNN

• Increase in delirium, rare brain inflammation and stroke linked to COVID-19

  Neurological complications of COVID-19 can include delirium, brain inflammation, stroke and nerve damage, finds a new UCL and UCLH-led study.

• New surgical technique preserves continence in men after prostate removal

  A new surgical technique could remove the risk of urinary incontinence after surgery to remove the prostate for men with prostate cancer.

• New national study on long-term health impacts of COVID-19 launched

  UCLH will be part of a major UK research study looking at the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

• Improving clinic attendance and reducing health inequalities in children and young people

  A UCLH rheumatology team is leading an exciting project to help understand the reasons for young people missing their hospital appointments and find ways to improve this.

• Patients rate UCLH 8.5 out of 10

  UCLH continues to achieve excellent results in the National Inpatient Survey. In 2021 patients rated their overall care as 8.5 out of 10 which is the top score in London and the second best in the Shelford Group.