Press office news tagged faculty-of-health, research
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Academic contributes to report warning hidden toll of brain injury costs the economy £43 billion a year
University of Plymouth news: Dr Alyson Norman, Associate Professor in Psychology, worked on a new Right to Rehab report with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Acquired Brain Injury and the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum.
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New research to explore weight loss injections pre-pregnancy
University of Plymouth news: New research to explore weight loss injections pre-pregnancy. The University of Plymouth and Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust are working with local women and clinicians to understand current perceptions of the jabs.
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Study shows people with more nature in their neighbourhood smoke and drink less
University of Plymouth news: A study showing how people who live in greener neighbourhoods smoke and drink less on average is the latest involving the University to explore links between nature and addictive behaviours.
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UK and South Korea collaborate to advance personalised corneal treatments
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a £1.4million international project looking to significantly improve surgical precision and outcomes for patients undergoing corneal treatments
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Studies shows new class of antibiotic is effective in tackling MRSA
University of Plymouth news: The latest results of ongoing research by the University, and spinout company Amprologix, will be presented to leading experts in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology at ESCMID Global 2025
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University manages UK’s first trial into potential for anti-viral drug to treat long COVID
University of Plymouth news: The University’s Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit is managing a groundbreaking project looking to find an effective treatment for the symptoms of long COVID
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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£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