Press office news tagged faculty-of-medicine-and-dentistry
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New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities
Plymouth University news: Dementia is a growing issue, especially in rural communities where populations tend to be older. This new study will help to better understand dementia in the countryside and identify ways to people and services
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New study highlights effectiveness of a herpesvirus cytomegalovirus-based vaccine against Ebola virus
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University leads on a study which brings herpesvirus-based Ebola virus vaccines closer for use in great apes and humans
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Health research to estimate the size of the lesbian, gay and bisexual population
Plymouth University news: In order to better understand the health and well-being needs of different population groups, Public Health England has commissioned Plymouth University to model an estimate of the size of the lesbian, gay and bisexual population
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Chewing sugar free gum could save the NHS £8.2 million a year
Plymouth University news: If all 12-year-olds chewed sugar free gum after food and drink, the NHS would save £8.2 million a year in health costs, according to a study involving researchers from Plymouth University
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Dental student project highlights sugar and diet in children’s oral disease
Plymouth University news: Working with Ford Primary School and Plymouth Argyle Football Club, dental students from Plymouth University are raising awareness of good oral hygiene and the danger of hidden sugars in food and drink
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Guidelines part of debate in parliament to improve children’s oral care
Plymouth University news: In 2014 Professor Elizabeth Kay contributed to NICE guidelines on children's oral health, guidelines which have been part of a debate in parliament on how to improve children's teeth
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Epilepsy self-monitoring app EpSMon now available free in the UK
Plymouth University news: EpSMon, the epilepsy self-monitoring app developed by Plymouth University in association with the NHS in Cornwall and charity SUDEP Action is now available to download for free in the UK
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Study assesses how avoidable acute admissions in hospitals could be avoided
Plymouth University news: A study investigating how hospitals try to avoid unnecessary emergency admissions has identified a series of innovations that can help to address this pressing problem in different ways.
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Dental student project aids communication for stroke survivors
Plymouth University news: Stroke survivors often find it hard to communicate with their dentist, which is why a group of dental therapy and hygiene students have a developed a tool to help them - the tool may be adopted nationally.
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Peninsula Dental School celebrates 10th anniversary
Plymouth University news: Since the announcement of the Peninsula Dental School it has created new dentists with superb clinical and patient skills, helped 18,000 local people receive dental treatment and had its model adopted by other dental schools
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Plymouth top recruiter to UK cardiology study
Plymouth University news: A UK cardiology study involving researchers from Plymouth University is having the most success in recruiting in Plymouth
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5th Plymouth Dementia Conference draws national experts
Plymouth University news: From dementia friendly airports to dementia in the countryside, freedom to roam and care at home, this year's Plymouth Dementia Conference is a must-attend event