News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain
University of Plymouth news: Our Brain Research Imaging Centre (BRIC) and Centre for Therapeutic Ultrasound (CENTUS) have led hew research suggesting transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) may have an analgesic effect
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Nurses to remember beloved colleague on fundraising run
University of Plymouth news: Friends of Dr Claire Chick are raising money for her Claire Chick Nursing Fund at Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival.
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Nursing students excel at international event
University of Plymouth news: Students were supported with their travel by the Claire Chick Nursing Fund.
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Breast cancer in pregnancy: graduate’s project receives national recognition
A University of Plymouth graduate has received national recognition for a project to raise awareness around the symptoms of breast cancer in pregnancy.
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Pregnant women’s mental images are directly linked to vaccine hesitancy and uptake
University of Plymouth news: A new study led by the University explored whether women visualised a vaccine would have a positive or negative impact on their babies, and if that affected their decision to be vaccinated
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Scientists explore whether plastic particles could be linked to significant rises in liver disease
University of Plymouth news: A new article written by experts from Plymouth’s Centre of Environmental Hepatology explores whether tiny plastic particles are directly contributing to the soaring global rates of liver disease.
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Psychology comes to life at iconic attraction
University of Plymouth news: Psychology students visited the Eden Project to explore how the natural environment impacts our health and wellbeing.
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“He inspires us every day” – nurses who lost son honour his memory
University of Plymouth news: “He inspires us every day” – nurses who lost son honour his memory. Oliver and Lauren Russell reflect on losing 18-year-old Rhys to cancer while they were studying nursing, and how he shaped their careers.
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Vital fund endowed to help students achieve their dreams
University of Plymouth news: The Mel Joyner Award supports students at the University from underrepresented backgrounds – and a legacy donation from her late dad means it will continue for life.
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University contributes to international study showing how academics can reach different conclusions from the same data
University of Plymouth news: Dr Nadège Bault, Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience, has contributed to a large-scale study which has highlighted that scientific conclusions can shift dramatically depending on who conducts the analysis
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Normative messaging bridges the partisan gap in pandemic risk-taking
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University demonstrates that clear messages can align public behaviour during a health crisis, effectively bridging gaps previously associated with political voting records
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Why the UK needs to prioritise oral health for young people in the care system
University of Plymouth news: Personal accounts have informed new research co-led by the University of Plymouth – in a bid to inspire policy makers into action
