Press office news tagged peninsula-medical-school
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“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?
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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.
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“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
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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.
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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
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Delivering a future-ready health and care workforce
University of Plymouth news: Delivering a future ready health and care workforce.
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JVT warns of Covid complacency as he visits University
University of Plymouth news: Professor Sir Jonathan Van Tam spoke to staff, students, members of the Plymouth Medical Society and NHS partners.
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Citizen science project gives people a chance to support future space missions
University of Plymouth news: The University is working with the Space Medicine Team at the European Space Agency to help develop an understanding of what happens to the human body following a long space mission.
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Physical activity and tailored support fails to deliver lasting benefits for smokers not ready to quit
University of Plymouth news: A major study shows that promoting physical activity and other behavioural support delivers no noticeable benefits – compared with offering no additional support – in the rates of people stopping smoking
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Research explores if artificial intelligence can support safer prescribing for people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy
University of Plymouth - Research explores if artificial intelligence can support safer prescribing for people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy
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University hosts Ukrainian medical students in new summer school
University of Plymouth news: Seven students from regions around the country, including Kharkiv, visited the University to enhance their clinical skills.
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Academic elected as President of Academy of Medical Educators
University of Plymouth news - Academic elected as President of Academy of Medical Educators