Pages tagged with: faculty-of-medicine-and-dentistry
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Research to identify and target high blood pressure indicators
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause of stroke and heart attacks worldwide – and one in four people have it. New research led by the University of Plymouth could identify how to target this condition and other blood vessel problems.
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Marking 10 years of community engagement at Peninsula Dental School
In 2009, Peninsula Dental School set up its community engagement team as pioneering way of helping students develop real-life skills, while benefiting the community. In the 10 years since, the model continues to grow strongly.
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Dementia screening app wins national award
ACEmobile, a dementia screening app developed by Dr Craig Newman from the University of Plymouth and Dr Rupert Noad and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, has won the Using Technology to Improve Efficiency category at the HSJ Awards.
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Blind veterans charity to benefit from Plymouth’s research expertise
A former Fleet Air Arm engineer for twenty five years turned social research champion has been named Chair of the research group in national charity Blind Veterans UK.
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‘Floundering without support’ – a dementia carer’s story on why new research is vital
Dorothy Tudor has cared for her partner Bob since he was diagnosed with dementia seven years ago, and explains why new Plymouth and NIHR dementia research is vital
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£2.7 million study to focus on dementia support workers in primary care
A new study led by the University of Plymouth is investigating how to introduce dementia support workers into GPs surgeries, with the ultimate aim of improving the quality of life for dementia patients and their carers.
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Hundreds inspired at University Health Showcase
From nursing to neuroscience and dentistry to dietetics, 500 school students learned about health and medicine career opportunities at the University of Plymouth’s Health Showcase.
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MSc Clinical Sciences
This programme provides you with the opportunity to investigate an area of clinical and professional interest, whilst contributing to service development and improvement with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient care.
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Brain tumour diagnosis has 'double' financial impact, report shows
The report by University partner charity Brain Tumour Research shows an average financial loss of £14,783 per household per year – more than double the £6,840 for all cancers
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University Health Showcase to inspire next generation of NHS
A Paralympian, a naval hero and the largest collection of health courses in the South West are the highlights of the Health Showcase at the University of Plymouth.
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MSc Clinical Cardiac Science
Postgraduate programme in Clinical Cardiac Science with Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry - part time route
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New publication of national go-to dental handbook
A team from the University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School has published the second edition of Standards in Dentistry – a flagship publication of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)).