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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
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More than fad diets and fodder – food can help us reconnect
June 3–9 is Dietitians' Week and Dr Clare Pettinger explains how food can be a catalyst for change for people on the edge of society. Her work will feature at the British Academy Summer Showcase in London on 21–22 June.
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Students help over-60s stay fighting fit
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/students-help-over-60s-stay-fighting-fit
Plymouth University news: Physiotherapy students are helping over-60s assess their health at a series of Functional Fitness MOTs.
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Exploring self criticism and promoting self compassion
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/exploring-self-criticism-and-promoting-self-compassion
Plymouth University news: A workshop exploring self criticism and the new research that could help people quieten its voice is taking place at Plymouth University from 12-14 September.
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Clinical psychology students work with charity to improve mental wellbeing of LGBT+ communities
Plymouth University news: Postgraduate students will be discussing how clinical psychology can help to play a part in improving the mental wellbeing of the LGBT+ communities at a conference on 21 July.
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Scholarship to help Nepalese student reach more people following earthquake disaster
After helping more than 25,000 people in earthquake-damaged areas of his home country, Nepal, postgraduate student Dr Aban Gautam has received a scholarship from the David Nott Foundation to help further his work.
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Researcher secures funding to further investigate treatment for neuro-tumours
Dr Sylwia Ammoun has secured £112,071 from Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Sparks to research into hereditary condition Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2). Her work could offer hope to the thousands of, mainly young, people affected by NF2.
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New research helps address problem of hospital bed blocking
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-research-helps-address-problem-of-hospital-bed-blocking
Experts have led a study questioning assumptions about the best way to stop unnecessary admissions and extended hospital stays for frail, elderly people.
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There’s no place for energy drinks in our children’s diets
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/theres-no-place-for-energy-drinks-in-our-childrens-diets
As the Government proposes a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children, public health dietitian Dr Clare Pettinger explains why the evidence suggests it’s a good thing
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How do senior paramedics decide when to stop resuscitation? Research project to help inform guidelines
Paramedic Ali Coppola is undertaking a masters in Clinical Research (MClinRes) to explore pulseless electrical activity (PEA) out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) – as currently there is a limited evidence-base and guidelines in the area.
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