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Challenging ‘rule breakers’ – children will confront their peers, but how they do so varies across cultures
The study is the first of its kind, analysing the behaviour of over 300 children from societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
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Rhythms of the brain – Professor Stephen Hall
What's On at the University of Plymouth: The Inaugural Professorial Lecture of Professor Stephen Hall on human neuroimaging. Wednesday 16 March 2022.
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Research shows psychological impact of pandemic on UK nursing and midwifery workforce
Extremely concerning levels of psychological distress are reported in results from a longitudinal study of the UK nursing and midwifery workforce during COVID-19.
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New research sheds light on how ultrasound could be used to treat psychiatric disorders
A new study has shed light on which parts of the brain support credit assignment processes and, for the first time, how low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) can modulate both brain activity and behaviours related to these processes.
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Research breakthrough could see HIV drugs used to treat low-grade brain tumours
New research shows that drugs developed to treat AIDS and HIV could offer hope to patients diagnosed with the most common form of primary brain tumour.
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Plymouth academic contributes to new NHS resource on sustainability
Dr Clare Pettinger, Lecturer in Public Health Dietetics, shared her research and practice on sustainable food systems to inform the co-creation of the NHS Greener Allied Health Professional hub.
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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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New report outlines steps needed to reduce child deaths from serious illness
The Before Arrival at Hospital (BeArH) report has been welcomed by parents whose children suffered - and they hope it will stop their experience from happening to others.
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University partners with Heathrow to support passengers with dementia
The University of Plymouth has partnered with Heathrow Airport to launch new guidance to support passengers with dementia through air travel.
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International award recognises researcher’s focus on pain in ageing
Professor Patricia Schofield has been awarded the prize for distinguished service by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).
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How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed
A study by academics from the University of Plymouth has investigated the experience of dental staff providing urgent care during the pandemic, and identified potential priority areas as the sector moves forward.
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Plymouth women suffering from pelvic girdle pain following childbirth invited to trial support shorts
Researchers are looking for 60 women from the local area who have been suffering with pelvic girdle pain for three months or more since childbirth to take part in a new study testing customised pelvic support shorts as an innovative alternative treatment.
