News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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Researchers, practitioners and communities come together to discuss shift change in mental health services
University of Plymouth news: Academics, health and care groups, community representatives and people with lived experience attended the launch of the Mental Health Research Group, which is supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
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University spinout awarded £500,000 to advance BRSV vaccine programme
University of Plymouth news: Spinout company The Vaccine Group is working with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) on a £500,000 project to advance development of a vaccine to tackle bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV)
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New study to use ultrasound to improve radiotherapy for most common form of brain tumour
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from our Brain Tumour Research Centre are leading a new study that will explore how ultrasound can be combined with small gas-filled bubbles – microbubbles – to improve the effectiveness of radiotherapy
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Clocks go back this weekend – here’s some key self-care advice
At this time of year, sunlight in the UK is no longer strong enough to trigger vitamin D production in our skin. That means autumn is the ideal time to start taking a daily vitamin D supplement as a simple self-care action.
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Children from across the world consistently help their peers, but in different ways
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from our School of Psychology are part of an international team that explored child cooperation across different cultures
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‘Amazing’ new eye care facility welcomes first patients
University of Plymouth news: A new facility offering free eye care to the local community has opened at the University of Plymouth.
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Beloved lecturer’s memorial fund endowed for life
University of Plymouth news. Beloved lecturer’s memorial fund endowed for life. The Claire Chick Nursing Fund has reached £20,000, meaning it will be endowed and available to University of Plymouth Nursing students for generations to come.
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International award recognises treatment advances for blood cancer patients
University of Plymouth news: The ENRICH study, managed by the University’s Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit, has received a prize for Best European Research.
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House of Lords event highlights the challenges facing England’s coastal communities
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from our Centre for Coastal Communities presented the findings of a major project highlighting some of the key challenges facing England’s coastal communities during an event at the House of Lords
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Weight loss injections – new guidelines support safe decision making in pregnancy
University of Plymouth news: Weight loss injections – new guidelines support safe decision making in pregnancy. Study provides guidance and support for health professionals and families.
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Bladder cancer detected up to five years before diagnosis – thanks to AI
University of Plymouth news: Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that can identify bladder cancer patients up to five years before their official diagnosis.
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Student nurses' visit shows impact – from local to global
University of Plymouth news: Student nurses from China have taken part in an international summer school at the University of Plymouth to experience its leading rural healthcare expertise.
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