News tagged with: centre-for-health-technology
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Study explores links between people taking multiple medications and dementia
New research led by the University of Plymouth shows that people with dementia are likely to have taken more than three medications for other health conditions in the five years directly before their diagnosis
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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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UK-first disinfection robot could enable more medical procedures and help cut waiting lists
A robot that decontaminates air is being trialled in a Cornish hospital – with early results suggesting it could reduce room downtime in critical parts of the hospital by more than 60%.
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New study finds care home residents benefit from robot pets
University of Plymouth news: Robot pets help the wellbeing of care home residents and those with dementia.
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Partnership provides 20,000 recyclable face shields for COVID-19 essential staff
Engineers at the University of Plymouth are working alongside staff from Plympton-based Prestige Packaging to design and manufacture a new series of recyclable face shields for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Shift the paradigm from disease to wellbeing
Dr Arunangsu Chatterjee, Head of Digital Education and Co-Director of the Centre for Health Technology at the University of Plymouth discusses the concept of 'The Economy of Wellbeing' and why this approach is so important post-COVID
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Big cities have failed us. It’s time to think about smarter, healthier neighbourhoods
Professor Katharine Willis, Professor of Smart Cities and Communities and academic in the Centre for Health Technology at the University of Plymouth. Here she shares her views on the role of the neighbourhood in a post-COVID world.
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Student nurses are the key to transforming health and care in the UK
Student nurse at the University of Plymouth, Joy O'Gorman discusses the role of student nurses as change agents, transforming health and care in the UK.
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Plymouth contributes to first guide driving inclusive digital health tech innovation
University of Plymouth news: The University, the AHSN Network and Boehringer Ingelheim, have launched the first evidence-based recommendations to drive inclusive digital health tech innovation.
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Music is more than entertainment, it can transform lives
Professor Eduardo Reck Miranda, Professor in Computer Music, University of Plymouth discusses the role of music in healthcare to address some of the most complicated diseases and conditions. Part of The Old Normal: Our Future Health series.
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£1m to unite generations in developing technologies for coastal communities
£1m to unite generations in developing technologies for coastal communities
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103-year old tries out leading VR technology
Joyce Penfold tries out new VR technology on her 103rd birthday as part of ongoing research in the University's Centre for Health Technology, made possible by the Generating Older Active Lives Daily (GOALD) project.
