Press office news tagged faculty-of-medicine-and-dentistry
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Plymouth Parkinson’s Service wins at national industry awards
A team led by Dr Camille Carroll won an award at the national UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network awards.
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Research sheds new light on how brain stem cells are activated
New research led by the University of Plymouth helps to shed new light on the mechanisms used by neural stem cells to ‘wake up’. The study shows promise for future neural stem cell therapies in replacing cells lost through disease or injury.
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More than fad diets and fodder – food can help us reconnect
June 3–9 is Dietitians' Week and Dr Clare Pettinger explains how food can be a catalyst for change for people on the edge of society. Her work will feature at the British Academy Summer Showcase in London on 21–22 June.
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GP for Sir David Attenborough inspiring others into the career
Dr Lucy Obolensky, a GP who supported Sir David Attenborough as he filmed the hit show Our Planet, is hoping her experience will encourage more doctors to go into general practice.
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Why get involved in clinical trials? Read Michael’s story
Michael Broad has Parkinson's, and explains his involvement in a pioneering trial currently being run by the University of Plymouth.
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Physio students offering fitness assessments to over-60s
Physiotherapy students from the University of Plymouth are helping over-60s assess their health at a series of Functional Fitness MOTs.
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What can be done to tackle the GP shortage?
As GP numbers continue to drop throughout the UK, experts explain what the University of Plymouth is doing to encourage more people into the career
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Event raises over £5,000 for University research into Huntington’s disease
University of Plymouth news: Event raises over £5,000 for University research into Huntington’s disease
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No link between artificially-sweetened diet cola and blood sugar spike, research shows
The study led by BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health student Luke Solomi is the latest to show that artificially-sweetened cola could be a suitable substitute for people who want to reduce their sugar consumption.
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Epilepsy monitoring app team wins second BMJ Award
The team behind EpSMon, including Dr Craig Newman, won the BMJ Award for Education Team of the Year after winning Neurology Team of the Year in 2016
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Intentions attributed to other people change how we see their actions
Academics in the School of Psychology at the University of Plymouth have suggested our apparent ability to see the intent in other's behaviour leads us to cling to our false judgements
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Dementia expert helps Premiership rugby players become Dementia Friends
Ian Sherriff has worked with Sale Sharks Rugby Club to unite against the condition