News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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Plymouth scientist supports MP’s call for emergency charity research funding
A leading University academic has lent his weight to a letter calling on the government to provide emergency funding to support research carried out at three centres run by charity Brain Tumour Research, including one at the University.
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Second survey of UK nurses and midwives highlights ongoing concerns about their health, training and strain on mental health during COVID-19
The second round of results from a three-survey study published today highlights the ongoing concerns nurses and midwives in the UK have about COVID-19 and the risks it poses to their own physical and mental health, as well as the health of their families
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Research aims to identify why some people become severely ill as a result of COVID-19
A joint study between the University and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is analysing the differing immune responses of COVID-19 patients and working to develop a simple test that could help predict who is likely to develop serious illness.
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Project explores fall in parents seeking medical help for children during lockdown
A new national survey is seeking the views of parents on how the COVID-19 ‘stay home’ advice has influenced their decision making around the care of sick or injured children.
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New trial platform could accelerate cure for Parkinson’s disease
Despite 30 years of research, not a single therapy has been found to successfully delay or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD).
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Spinout raises funding to accelerate tests for harmful bacteria
Molendotech, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has recently attracted strong interest internationally from potential customers concerned about secondary infections as they tackle the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Survey of UK nurses and midwives finds worries over health, training and workload during COVID-19
The results of a survey published today have highlighted the concerns of nurses and midwives in the UK about COVID-19, and the risks it poses to their physical and mental health and that of their families.
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Student’s story takes light-hearted look at pandemic to help children stay safe
A final-year dentistry student from the University of Plymouth has written a book to help make the coronavirus pandemic “less daunting” for children
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Scientists start work on vaccine to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have started work on a coronavirus vaccine designed to prevent outbreaks similar to the current COVID-19 pandemic
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University teams up with National Association of Local Councils for groundbreaking research on dementia
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the University of Plymouth are to undertake groundbreaking research on dementia in local (parish and town) councils.
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University graduate joins Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre
University of Plymouth graduate Linda Wyatt has joined the Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre as its Day Surgery and Endoscopy Manager.
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Harnessing the social capital of ageing populations in rural communities to foster innovation
With a wealth of life and professional experience, older people could hold the key to revitalising rural communities, researchers say.