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University manages UK’s first trial into potential for anti-viral drug to treat long COVID

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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
Young man with inoperable brain tumour visits University research centre

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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.
Research shows links between loot boxes and problem gaming

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New research has shown that ‘loot boxes’ in video games are structurally and psychologically akin to gambling
Physical activity and tailored support fails to deliver lasting benefits for smokers not ready to quit

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/physical-activity-and-tailored-support-fails-to-deliver-lasting-benefits-for-smokers-not-ready-to-quit

University of Plymouth news: A major study shows that promoting physical activity and other behavioural support delivers no noticeable benefits – compared with offering no additional support – in the rates of people stopping smoking
Statisticians predict how long the new pope can expect to serve

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University of Plymouth news: Based on an analysis of every pope’s age and length of service dating back more than six centuries, statisticians have suggested Pope Leo XIV could serve for around the next 14 years
Blood cancer drug could make radiotherapy on brain tumours more effective

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/blood-cancer-drug-could-make-radiotherapy-on-brain-tumours-more-effective

University of Plymouth news: A study at the University's Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence found drugs developed to fight blood and other cancers could improve the efficiency of radiotherapy in low-grade brain tumours.
Joint Parkinson’s initiative supporting patients at home wins national award

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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
Plymouth dementia scientist bound for Vienna conference

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/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
What can be done to tackle the GP shortage?

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/what-can-be-done-to-tackle-the-gp-shortage

As GP numbers continue to drop throughout the UK, experts explain what the University of Plymouth is doing to encourage more people into the career
Results of long-term study could help identify children at risk of future type 2 diabetes

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/results-of-long-term-study-could-help-identify-children-at-risk-of-future-type-2-diabetes

Researchers at the University of Plymouth and Nestlé have revealed new insights into the factors that predispose children to developing type 2 diabetes in adult life.

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