News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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Don’t panic, it’s a test: expert welcomes new UK alerts service but says benefits will only be known following a real emergency
University of Plymouth news: Professor Judy Edworthy believes the first test of the new UK Emergency Alerts service will be a step into the unknown for authorities and the public alike.
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Physiotherapists help people with respiratory health conditions to find their voice
University of Plymouth news: Kath Donohue, Programme Lead for BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, is working to assess the impact of singing sessions on participants’ respiratory health and mental wellbeing
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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
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Project explores potential for digital technologies to create inclusion and opportunities in Devon and Cornwall
University of Plymouth news: The ICONIC project aims to find ways of engaging older generations with digital content – and encouraging younger generations to create it
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Research explores if artificial intelligence can support safer prescribing for people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy
University of Plymouth - Research explores if artificial intelligence can support safer prescribing for people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy
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University spinout completes trial of Lassa fever vaccine
University of Plymouth news: The Vaccine Group, a University spinout company, has successfully completed a project to develop a transmissible vaccine for use in the rats that spread Lassa fever and to reduce its threat to humans
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Study identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses
University of Plymouth news: A study led by the University and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust found that bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor in patients developing abscesses on the brain
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University hosts activities for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Researchers at the University of Plymouth have planned a week of events that are designed to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the challenges it poses and the work taking place to address it.
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University expands training facility to help meet the demand for more dental professionals
The Chief Dental Officer for England, Sara Hurley, has unveiled the University of Plymouth's expanded dental education facility that will further enhance the training opportunities available to future generations of dentists and dental therapists
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University and health trust unite to boost medical innovation and patient care
The University of Plymouth and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust have formed a closer strategic partnership with the aim of improving patient care through research, innovation and knowledge exchange
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Researchers to update app that identifies serious sickness in young babies
A smartphone app that aims to identify seriously ill young babies is being upgraded to provide increased support to parents and carers.
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University hosts South West MPs to discuss dental access crisis
University of Plymouth news: Luke Pollard MP and Anthony Mangnall MP toured the cutting-edge teaching facilities at the Peninsula Dental School.
