Press office news tagged peninsula-medical-school

Student-led event to educate and empower GPs of the future

University of Plymouth news. Student-led event to educate and empower GPs of the future. Fourth-year medical student Aarthikeshavan Sriram ran the GP conference for students across the South West.
26 February 2024
People with Parkinson’s benefit from new Home Based Care pathway, study shows

University of Plymouth news: A new study shows how a pioneering care programme through which people with Parkinson’s are supported in managing and monitoring their condition at home can have benefits for both patients and care teams
24 January 2024
New research underlines need to be aware of loot box risks

University of Plymouth news: Now research led by the University has shown that at-risk individuals, such as those with known gaming and gambling problems, are more likely to engage with loot boxes
20 December 2023
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower – Plymouth’s seedling idea that grew worldwide

University of Plymouth news: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Ian Sherriff BEM reflects on the impact of the sunflower symbol he co-created with Gatwick Airport.
3 December 2023
Project aims to reduce the epilepsy risks for patients with intellectual disabilities

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University of Plymouth have led the development of the Clive Treacey Safety Checklist and accompanying guidance, which aim to provide practical advice for commissioning professionals.
28 November 2023
Scientists devise new technique that can pinpoint the causes and treatments of autoimmune diseases

University of Plymouth news: Dr Mahmoud Labib, Lecturer in the Peninsula Medical School, is the main inventor of a potentially transformative new technique that could aid in the discovery and development of new therapeutics.
27 November 2023
"Conducting research has kickstarted my career" – student leads impactful study on contagious disease

University of Plymouth news: Medical student Humaria Ahmed has led an impactful study on superbug Clostridioides difficile.
22 November 2023
“A little less conversation, a little more action please” – we need to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Drug-resistant infections – or antimicrobial resistance – is one of the biggest threats to humanity today. There are a host of steps planned to help curb the crisis, but what’s actually being done?
22 November 2023
Chlorine disinfectant is no more effective than water at killing off superbug

University of Plymouth news: Research published during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week explores the impact of using chlorine chemicals to tackle Clostridioides difficile, the most common cause of antibiotic associated sickness in healthcare settings.
22 November 2023
“Medicine can be a career for anyone” – meet the international student inspiring the next generation of doctors

University of Plymouth - “Medicine can be a career for anyone” – meet the international student inspiring the next generation of doctors
15 November 2023
Wordotomy – see the new game taking healthcare teaching by storm

University of Plymouth news: Wordotomy – see the new game taking healthcare teaching by storm. Dr Siobhan Moyes and Dr John Chilton have designed a game to help students understand anatomy terminology.
7 November 2023
Study uncovers potential new source of genetic mutations that cause neurodegenerative disease

University of Plymouth news: An international team of researchers co-led by the University has discovered an additional cause of the genetic mutations that result in rare conditions such as Huntington’s disease
18 August 2023