Press office news tagged faculty-of-health,research
Medical student’s research to raise awareness of life-limiting condition
University of Plymouth news: Fifth-year medical student Ahsan Ali has published a review article into a genetic condition, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
University helps to lead calls for investment in coastal communities
University of Plymouth news: Research coordinated by the University is central to a new report that calls for a comprehensive strategy to tackle disadvantage and improve lives in coastal towns and cities
Nursing and midwifery excellence recognised in national awards
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has been shortlisted in seven categories of the Student Nursing Times Awards – with one student nominated in three.
Is it safe to swim outdoors during pregnancy? New study opening doors to find out
University of Plymouth news: A first-of-its-kind study has focused specifically on the safety of cold water swimming during pregnancy – and is taking steps to fill the gap in evidence.
Study explores whether dietary supplement could provide first effective treatment for cirrhosis
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading the BOOST trial, which will assess whether the HMB supplement can benefit some of the 60,000 people living with the liver condition in the UK
£6.5m project aims to revolutionise mental health treatment using ultrasound
University of Plymouth news: The University is working with NHS and industry partners to test a device using ultrasound to improve mood and reduce depression
Joint Parkinson’s initiative supporting patients at home wins national award
University of Plymouth news: The Home Based Care project has won the Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care category at the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024
Pre-clinical testing hub enables researchers to unlock new opportunities for brain tumour therapies
University of Plymouth news: Funding from the Children’s Tumor Foundation will enable University researchers to pioneer a testing model focused on NF2-related schwannomatosis brain tumours
Donations support a brighter future for people with MS
University of Plymouth news: Donations support a brighter future for people with MS. More than £80,000 has been donated to benefit University research.
National success for Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise
University of Plymouth news: PDSE won the Community-Based Social Enterprise of the Year category at the UK Social Enterprise Awards
Festive fruit and veg more accessible thanks to local project
University of Plymouth news: A project to help local people access fruit and veg more easily for their Christmas dinners and beyond has been hailed a success.
“We need to trust science, not condemn it, in order to survive”
University of Plymouth opinion: Dr Tina Joshi's commentary on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) follows her recent visit to the UN General Assembly meeting on antimicrobial resistance.