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Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia, study says

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/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.
New facility opens to transform brain research in South West

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/opening-of-bric

The Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC) is home to seven cutting-edge human neuroimaging research laboratories to help better understand brain activity and human behaviour.
Parents who pass on genetic conditions are likely to opt for prenatal testing in future

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/parents-who-pass-on-genetic-conditions-are-likely-to-opt-for-prenatal-testing-if-pregnant-again

Plymouth University news: Having a child with a severe genetic condition will heavily impact on a parents’ decision to have prenatal testing in future, according to a new study co-conducted by Professor Heather Skirton.
Project providing free dentistry to those in need wins national award

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-providing-free-dentistry-to-those-in-need-wins-national-award

Pioneering work to provide dental care to vulnerable adults has been recognised with a national industry award.
Healthy living, healthy liver | Research Festival 2020

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/research-festival/2020/research-festival-healthy-liver

University of Plymouth Research Festival 2020. Healthy living, healthy liver – how lifestyle choices influence liver disease. Tuesday 21 January 2020.
Danielle Edge: teaching the nurses of the future

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/alumni-friends/alumni/meet-our-alumni/health-social-work/danielle-edge

Danielle tells us how studying BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Health) at Plymouth enabled her to move into teaching.
Dietetics PhD graduate profile – Ann Ashworth

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/dietetics-and-health/phd-student-profile-ann-ashworth

Dietetics PhD student profile – Ann Ashworth. Find out about Ann's experience at Plymouth University.
BSc (Hons)/BSc Professional Development modules

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/cpd/bsc-hons-professional-development-modules

University of Plymouth: Find out about the core, pathway specific and optional modules linked with all pathways of the BSc (Hons) Professional Development programme
University hosts dementia conference

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-hosts-dementia-conference

University of Plymouth news: The University has hosted a conference sharing international, national and regional thoughts on dementia care and research.
Multi-site and state-dependent effects of Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation on brain function and cognition

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/psychology/brain-research-and-imaging-centre/multi-site-and-state-dependent-effects-of-transcranial-ultrasound-stimulation-on-brain-function-and-cognition

This research aims to examine whether the state of targeted brain regions interact with Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation-induced plasticity and therefore optimise designs of TUS therapies.