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‘First of its kind’ resource guides health practitioners through remote assessment for people with physical conditions
The Telerehab toolkit has been launched, helping to empower practitioners as well as people with physical disability and impairment.
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What constitutes ‘seriousness’ in fitness to practise cases? University shares new report for regulators
The University of Plymouth has led a new report to investigate how seriousness in Fitness to Practise (FtP) cases is understood and applied by UK health professions regulators.
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International collaboration to advance policy into rare diseases
Dr Konstantin Glebov is working with a European partner to take the next step in improving lives for people with rare diseases.
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New facility opens to transform brain research in South West
The Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC) is home to seven cutting-edge human neuroimaging research laboratories to help better understand brain activity and human behaviour.
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Scientists uncover new signalling pathway that could shed light on damage repair during brain injury
The study in 'Cell Reports' has uncovered a signalling pathway that causes neural cells to enter divisions after damage.
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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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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.
