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Hundreds of cancer patients have benefitted from using computer algorithms to manage their symptoms and improve their wellbeing in a unique UK trial.
The early stage colorectal, breast or gynecological cancer patients took part in the trial of the eRAPID system, developed by the University of Leeds, which allowed them to report online symptoms from home and receive instant advice on whether to self-manage or seek medical attention.
Patients reported better symptom control and physical wellbeing in the early weeks of treatment, with the system preventing symptom deterioration in about 9% of patients after 12 weeks. Patients reported more confidence in managing their health at the end of their four-month trial period.
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Leeds United said it was delighted to host the centre at Elland Road.
In a tweet, the club said: LUFC are delighted to be part of #LeedsMakingHistory and host a vaccination centre at Elland Road. The NHS will contact you when it’s your turn to get vaccinated.
The Elland Road vaccination centre is not due to open for several weeks and all vaccines are administered by appointment only.
The Elland Road site is one of four large vaccination centres being set up in West Yorkshire
Anyone eligible for the vaccine will be contacted by the their GP surgery and people should only attend vaccination centres when they have booked an appointment through a national booking system.
ONE new Covid-19-related hospital deaths has been reported in the Bradford district today, according to the latest NHS figures. This means the total number of reported hospital deaths in our district still stands at 635 - 450 at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, 183 at Airedale and two at the Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Elsewhere in West Yorkshire, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust and Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust both reported one death, while Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust reported eight. Nationally, the deaths of 494 people, who tested positive for Covid-19, were announced, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 49,719.