Press office news tagged 'faculty-of-health' and 'research'
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Challenging ‘rule breakers’ – children will confront their peers, but how they do so varies across cultures
The study is the first of its kind, analysing the behaviour of over 300 children from societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
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Research shows psychological impact of pandemic on UK nursing and midwifery workforce
Extremely concerning levels of psychological distress are reported in results from a longitudinal study of the UK nursing and midwifery workforce during COVID-19.
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Research breakthrough could see HIV drugs used to treat low-grade brain tumours
New research shows that drugs developed to treat AIDS and HIV could offer hope to patients diagnosed with the most common form of primary brain tumour.
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New research sheds light on how ultrasound could be used to treat psychiatric disorders
A new study has shed light on which parts of the brain support credit assignment processes and, for the first time, how low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) can modulate both brain activity and behaviours related to these processes.
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How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed
A study by academics from the University of Plymouth has investigated the experience of dental staff providing urgent care during the pandemic, and identified potential priority areas as the sector moves forward.
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Major international study to shape future of asthma treatment
Researchers from the University of Plymouth are part of a major international study to assess the benefits of new medications for asthma.
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New project to develop new community-led social prescribing
The University of Plymouth is leading new research that will investigate if and how social prescribing might be broadened and offered outside of the NHS.
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Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia, study says
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia - mirtazapine - is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study published in The Lancet.
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Parkinson's expert honoured with national award
Dr Camille Carroll has won the Tom Isaacs Award, given by Cure Parkinson's and Van Andel Institute to recognise a researcher who has significantly impacted the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and has involved people with Parkinson’s in their work.
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New report outlines steps needed to reduce child deaths from serious illness
The Before Arrival at Hospital (BeArH) report has been welcomed by parents whose children suffered - and they hope it will stop their experience from happening to others.
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Employers should adapt remote working policies to target physical activity, stress and diet, study recommends
Companies considering remote working in the post-pandemic world need to introduce measures to increase physical activity, reduce stress and improve diet for employees, a new study has found.
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New report maps international dental training provision
A new report led by the University of Plymouth has explored dental education standards across the European Union.
