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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.
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Funding to further Plymouth’s work into antimicrobial discovery
The University of Plymouth is one step closer to discovering new antibiotics thanks to generous funding from the Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF).
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New hub to help manage post-COVID symptoms through nutrition
The Nutrition and COVID-19 recovery knowledge hub is hosted by the University of Plymouth and supported by the British Dietetic Association.
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Major international study to shape future of asthma treatment
Researchers from the University of Plymouth are part of a major international study to assess the benefits of new medications for asthma.
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“It’s a parent’s worst nightmare” – mothers share experiences on serious child illness to highlight new report
Two mothers whose children were seriously ill in hospital welcomed a new academic report designed to stop their experience from happening to others.
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New project to develop new community-led social prescribing
The University of Plymouth is leading new research that will investigate if and how social prescribing might be broadened and offered outside of the NHS.
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Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia, study says
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia - mirtazapine - is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study published in The Lancet.
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Parkinson's expert honoured with national award
Dr Camille Carroll has won the Tom Isaacs Award, given by Cure Parkinson's and Van Andel Institute to recognise a researcher who has significantly impacted the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and has involved people with Parkinson’s in their work.
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Employers should adapt remote working policies to target physical activity, stress and diet, study recommends
Companies considering remote working in the post-pandemic world need to introduce measures to increase physical activity, reduce stress and improve diet for employees, a new study has found.
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Retired Professor completes Ben Nevis challenge for Parkinson’s research
Emeritus Professor Rob Sneyd, who himself has Parkinson’s, has raised money for University Parkinson's research
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New report maps international dental training provision
A new report led by the University of Plymouth has explored dental education standards across the European Union.