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Detailed study reveals how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate oxygen readings in people with darker skin tones

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/detailed-study-reveals-how-pulse-oximeters-significantly-overestimate-oxygen-readings-in-people-with-darker-skin-tones

University of Plymouth news: The University has led a systematic review, published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, that assesses how a person’s skin tone can influence readings provided by common monitoring devices used in global healthcare

Study calls for improved sanitation and the environmental management of pharmaceuticals in developing economies

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-calls-for-improved-sanitation-and-the-environmental-management-of-pharmaceuticals-in-developing-economies

New research led by the University of Plymouth suggests that failure to ensure the environmental sustainability of growing patient access to medicines in developing economies could increase the risk of adverse environmental impacts

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Connecting with the sea: digital marine citizenship

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/place/digital-marine-citizenship

University of Plymouth research: Digital technologies offer a promising approach for addressing some of the challenges of engaging people in place.

The (O)nline (N)egativity Study

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/centre-for-health-technology/the-online-negativity-study

The ON Study explored LGBTQ+ young peoples’ daily experiences online, with the findings used to help develop support for those struggling with the hostility they experience.

Researchers help to highlight the true scale of UK’s nature loss

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/researchers-help-to-highlight-the-true-scale-of-uks-nature-loss

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University have played an important part in developing the State of Nature 2023 report, which provides a detailed picture of how nature is faring across our towns, cities, the countryside and seas

Children in Devon Affected by Parental Imprisonment Conference

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/criminology-criminal-justice-and-law/sustainable-social-justice-initiative/children-in-devon-affected-by-parental-imprisonment-conference

Children and Families of Prisoners in Devon Support Network Forum launched and showcased a video drama as part of the Children in Devon Affected by Parental Imprisonment project. 3 May 2022.

History of medicine and health special interest group

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Hosted by the Faculty of Health, the aim of the History of Medicine and Health Special Interest Group is to bring together university academics and students and to forge links with other interested parties both within the University and externally.

North Atlantic coastal ecosystems at threat due to climate change and human impact

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/north-atlantic-coastal-ecosystems-at-threat-due-to-climate-change-and-human-impact-2

University of Plymouth news: Rising temperatures, acidified seawater and increased storminess are driving profound changes in the marine ecosystems of the North Atlantic, according to a new report.

Scientists reveal the truth about a 'true frog'

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-reveal-the-truth-about-a-true-frog

A common species of true frog found across Central America appears to have been keeping its “multiple identities” a secret all along, new research led by the University of Plymouth suggests