Press office news tagged faculty-of-medicine-and-dentistry
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Helping nurses stay green – launch of new UK platform
The Green Nurse Network, a new UK network led by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, has launched today – thanks to input from academics at the University of Plymouth.
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National figurehead praises nursing sustainability project
Janet Davies, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, praises University of Plymouth project encouraging sustainability in nursing.
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Neuroscientist takes on 100-mile cycle challenge to help find a cure for brain tumours
Plymouth University news: A 100-mile cycling challenge faces Professor David Parkinson, as he takes part in the RideLondon event from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to Surrey and then back to The Mall in aid of Brain Tumour Research
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The need to understand what works in social prescribing
Plymouth University news: In a piece published in BMJ Opinion, Dr Kerryn Husk argues for the need to understand what works, for whom and in what circumstances when it comes to social prescribing
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National neurodegeneration role for Plymouth academic and clinician
Plymouth University news: A clinical neuroscientist and consultant neurologist from Plymouth will play a lead role in the development and future of research into neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's disease
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New data network for Huntington's disease research
Plymouth University news: The first data network for Huntington's disease research is now available thanks to an international project group including the University of Plymouth, with a blueprint which could be used for data networks in other conditions
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Guidance for metrics to improve patient care
Plymouth University news: A team from Plymouth have led the work to produce the first guidelines for commissioners to develop and individualise patient care, especially for those with long term and multiple conditions, and at end of life
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Plymouth academic first nurse appointed by Chinese Government programme
Jos Latour, Professor in Clinical Nursing at the University of Plymouth has been invited to develop research in China’s largest children’s hospital – making him the first nurse to be appointed through a Chinese Government programme.
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New research offers hope to neuro-tumour patients
Plymouth University news: Plymouth scientists have for the first time identified a key element in the development of Neurofibromatosis 2 tumours and their findings could be applied to other cancers, resulting in potential drug therapies
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Nurse’s research to help older people live healthier lives
Helen Lyndon, a nurse consultant whose work centres on caring for older people, has begun a four-year fellowship at the University of Plymouth to develop and test a nurse-led intervention to improve healthy living in older people with frailty.
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Additional training places in Torbay for University of Plymouth medical students
Plymouth University news: Following the announcement of extra medical school places across the country, more University of Plymouth medical student placements are to be made available at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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New group for global health issues
Plymouth University news: With the University's Masters in Global and Remote Healthcare courses at its heart, the Global Health Collaborative is a bringing together of a variety of South West health professionals