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New study identifies successful method to reduce dental implant failure
Plymouth University news: Up to ten per cent of dental implants fail because of infection, an issue addressed by the development and assessment of a new nanocoating for dental implants by scientists at the University of Plymouth
pH balancing trial could create healthier river for Dartmoor fish
The University of Plymouth is working with the Westcountry Rivers Trust to trial a new approach to balancing the pH of the upper river Dart.
International impact of dementia conference
Plymouth University news: The 6th Plymouth Dementia Conference attracted contributions from dementia experts from around the world and attracted record numbers of delegates
Research fellow receives international fundraising accolade
Dr Claire Routley, part of the University of Plymouth’s Hartsook Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy, has been selected by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) to receive its 2017 Emerging Scholar Award
Women suffering severe pregnancy sickness are not getting required support, new research shows
Research by PhD student Caitlin Dean shows that women suffering severe pregnancy sickness are not receiving the support they need – with some even terminating wanted pregnancies as a last resort.
Study examines causes of earthquakes originating deep below earth’s surface
The mechanisms which cause earthquake cycles to begin up to 40km below the earth’s surface are to be explored in a new research project led by the University of Plymouth and funded by the Natural Environment Research Council
Funders need to take more responsibility for the efficiency of the research they fund
Plymouth University news: Funders are not taking responsibility for the efficiency of the research they fund, and governments are not holding them to account, according to a letter published by an international team of researchers published in The Lancet
National award win for Plymouth Parkinson’s Service
Plymouth University news: With input from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, the Plymouth Neurology Parkinson's Service has won a new award from the Parkinson's Excellence Network
Plymouth dementia scientist bound for Vienna conference
Plymouth University news: The 13th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in Vienna will see Dr Oleg Anichtchik from the University of Plymouth present his work
Minute’s silence marks the start of Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Plymouth University news: Scientists and staff from Europe's leading research centre into low grade brain tumours at the University of Plymouth mark a minute's silence for the start of Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Epilepsy app team shortlisted for top medical award
Plymouth University news: An app developed to help those with epilepsy self-monitor their condition has been shortlisted for a prestigious national medical award
New research to help combat diabetic foot condition
University of Plymouth news: Vasileios Lepesis, Lecturer in Podiatry, is conducting a study into whether manual therapy in the foot and ankle could lower the chances of people with diabetes developing foot ulcers.