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New researchers to help tackle devastating brain tumours
The University of Plymouth has recruited three new researchers to a project aiming to improve technologies for the early diagnosis of brain tumours using molecular biomarkers in the blood.
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Dementia could be detected via routinely collected data, new research shows
A new machine-learning model that scans routinely collected NHS data has shown promising signs of being able to predict undiagnosed dementia in primary care, according to new research.
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A new method of tooth repair? Scientists uncover mechanisms that could help future dental treatment
The study in 'Nature Communications' shows that a gene called Dlk1 enhances stem cell activation and tissue regeneration in tooth healing.
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Research fellowship to help tackle chronic kidney disease
Research led by Dr Jane Carré hopes to improve quality of life for people with kidney disease by focusing on how mitochondria (the ‘power stations’ of our cells) are involved in the deterioration process.
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National launch for ‘revolutionary’ Parkinson’s project
University of Plymouth news: 'Developing Home-based Parkinson's Care' will focus on co-designing a new service to help Parkinson’s patients, carers and healthcare staff monitor a person’s condition remotely
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Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry – Research Support Office
University of Plymouth research. Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Research Support Office. First point of contact and support for medical, dental and biomedical research and innovation.
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Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies receives Honorary Doctorate
Professor Dame Sally Davies receives an Honorary Doctorate of Medicine at the University's graduation ceremony for medicine and dentistry
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Institute of Translational and Stratified Medicine (ITSMed) Research Progress Seminars
What's on at the University of Plymouth: Institute of Translational and Stratified Medicine (ITSMed) Research Progress Seminars. Showcasing the work of ITSMed students and post-doctoral researchers. University of Plymouth, various dates.
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Hospital gowns retain superbugs even after disinfectant use, research shows
The study showed that C difficile - a bacteria that can cause severe diarrhoea, bowel complications and even death - is surviving on surgical gowns despite disinfectant use
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Water quality testing kits to be deployed in UK and Ireland
The SirenBW system developed by Molendotech, established to commercialise the work of Professor Simon Jackson, can drastically reduce the length of time it takes for local authorities and environmental agencies to assess the quality of recreational water.
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Plymouth woman quits 33-year smoking habit thanks to research project – and you could too this New Year
Plymouth woman Jaki Slater has has kicked her smoking habit thanks to the Trial of physical Activity and Reduction of Smoking (TARS) study led by Professor Adrian Taylor.
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Mantle cell lymphoma patients living longer thanks to specialist clinic
Plymouth patients are shown to be living, on average, twice as long as the general population in new work by University researchers Professor Simon Rule and Dr Rory McCulloch - clinicians in the Haematology team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust