Pages tagged with: faculty-of-medicine-and-dentistry
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Prestigious Athena SWAN Silver Award for Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
Plymouth University news: An Athena SWAN Silver Award has been achieved by Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry in recognition of its efforts in fostering a culture of equality and fairness
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Equality at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Athena SWAN at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry - recognising advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all
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New study identifies successful method to reduce dental implant failure
Plymouth University news: Up to ten per cent of dental implants fail because of infection, an issue addressed by the development and assessment of a new nanocoating for dental implants by scientists at the University of Plymouth
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Bowel cancer event focuses on family links for early diagnosis
Dr Selina Goodman, a genetic counsellor at the University, gave a talk to members of the Plymouth and District Bowel Cancer Support Group at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre
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Parental involvement plays key role in children’s academic attainment, research shows
New research has shown how parental engagement has a positive effect on a child’s academic attainment – regardless of age or socio-economic status.
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5th Plymouth Dementia Conference draws national experts
Plymouth University news: From dementia friendly airports to dementia in the countryside, freedom to roam and care at home, this year's Plymouth Dementia Conference is a must-attend event
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New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities
Plymouth University news: Dementia is a growing issue, especially in rural communities where populations tend to be older. This new study will help to better understand dementia in the countryside and identify ways to people and services
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Plymouth dental expert produces ‘must-have’ dentistry text book
Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University dentistry expert has published what is set to be the next 'must-have' textbook for students across the dental professions
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Tasty medical student project for Devonport parents and children
Plymouth University news: Working with the Green Ark Children's Centre in Devonport, medical students from Plymouth University have helped families with young children towards a healthier diet
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Research shows that people overestimate benefits – and underestimate risks – of medical interventions
From major heart surgery to a course of minor drugs, people overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks of a variety of medical procedures, according to new research led by the School of Psychology.
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People who ‘see the glass as half full’ are more likely to fall prey to mass marketing scams
Research co-authored by Professor Yaniv Hanoch, Professor of Decision Science in the School of Psychology, delves into the individual differences of the scam victims
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Elderly will take medical risks given large enough benefits, study shows
Plymouth University news: Older people are more likely to take medical risks than younger adults if they perceive the benefits to be high enough, according to new research led by Yaniv Hanoch, Professor of Decision Science.