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“I was close to death” – Mum shares pregnancy sickness experience to highlight importance of new study
A mum who was severely malnourished due to a pregnancy sickness condition has told of her ordeal; hoping it will encourage expectant mums to inform a new study at the University of Plymouth.
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Cell adaptation in critically ill could be difference between life and death, new study shows
The new study led by Dr Helen McKenna shows early signs that cells in some critically ill patients actually adapt to their conditions by producing energy more efficiently.
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Research shows links between loot boxes and problem gaming
New research has shown that ‘loot boxes’ in video games are structurally and psychologically akin to gambling
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Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU)
The Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU) at the University of Plymouth, is a fully registered Clinical Trials Unit with a specific remit to design, conduct, analyse and report clinical trials and other well-designed studies.
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Virtual reality could help to reduce pain for people with nerve injuries
New research has shown that soothing 360-degree scenes of the Arctic in virtual reality can help to ease pain symptoms such as prickling and pain following touch.
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Research breakthrough could see simple blood test replace surgery for some brain tumour patients
Researchers at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth have discovered a biomarker which helps to distinguish whether meningioma – the most common form of adult primary brain tumour – is grade I or grade II.
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Unique book contains children’s self-penned experiences of COVID-19 restrictions
Amid plans to ease lockdown in the UK, children worldwide have shared their experiences of COVID-19 restrictions in a unique e-book launched on 1 March.
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Professor receives national award for excellence in transplantation
Professor Matthew Cramp has won the Excellence in Transplantation Award as part of the 2021 UK Awards for Excellence in Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
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Breakthrough research suggests drug commonly used to treat blood on the brain is ‘worse than placebo’
Breakthrough research suggests drug commonly used to treat blood on the brain is ‘worse than placebo’. Chronic subdural haematoma is one of the most common disorders managed by neurosurgeons, and findings from this trial will change practice.
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New 3D, 360-degree lab tour explores vital brain tumour research
Created by Brain Tumour Research, the tour explores the University's unique research into slow-growing tumours
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‘A threat greater than Covid’ – why we should be paying more attention to antimicrobial resistance
To coincide with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November 2020), Dr Tina Joshi and Matthew McKracken explain why antimicrobial resistance is an urgent and global threat to human health
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Plymouth-led antibiotic discovery network goes global
The Antibiotic Discovery Accelerator Network (ABX) has launched antibioticdiscovery.com to share expertise and develop new collaborations around the world.
