Press office news tagged faculty-of-health,research

Laboratory model enables researchers to explore the mouth’s response to oral disease

University of Plymouth news: Researchers have created a model of the oral mucosa – the tissue which lines the inside of the mouth – and plan to use it to explore the impact of long-term denture wear
20 March 2024
The research method that’s helping to transform the food system

University of Plymouth news: The new Synergy toolkit highlights examples of ‘co-production’ and how it can help to tackle the problems behind where and how we access food.
13 March 2024
University contributes to government review of medical devices

University of Plymouth news: Professor Daniel Martin is among the experts to work on the independent review published by the Department of Health and Social Care
13 March 2024
Study offers new insights into earliest stages of brain tumour development

Dr Claudia Barros and her research team at the University of Plymouth have uncovered 'readying' processes which occur just prior to brain tumour onset, but which could be vital for tumour growth.
12 March 2024
Young man with inoperable brain tumour visits University research centre

University of Plymouth news: Young man with inoperable brain tumour visits University research centre. Jack Carter came to meet scientists focused on finding a cure.
6 March 2024
Can artificial intelligence highlight those at greater risk of stroke?

University of Plymouth news: Experts are using state of the art Artificial Intelligence tools to see if brain scans and other medical tests can be used to accurately predict whether someone will have a stroke in the future
6 March 2024
Detailed study reveals how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate oxygen readings in people with darker skin tones

University of Plymouth news: The University has led a systematic review, published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, that assesses how a person’s skin tone can influence readings provided by common monitoring devices used in global healthcare
29 February 2024
Eat, drink and be happy – new diet and nutrition guidance for older adults

The University of Plymouth has led an evidence review that underpins new guidance for older adults, recently published by the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the review explored the most up-to-date evidence for six key themes relating to over-65s.
26 January 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
Researcher celebrated at national awards for patient-centred excellence

University of Plymouth news: a pioneering Research Fellow from the University, Dr Joseph Lanario, has won an award for his outstanding contribution to respiratory research and dedication to patient involvement.
8 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
Donation in memory of lecturer funds ‘life-changing’ research

University of Plymouth news: A donation in memory of a former lecturer is enabling a PhD student to carry out research into the development of a vaccine against Group B strep – a bacteria that can be passed from mothers to babies during birth
19 December 2023