Press office news tagged faculty-of-health,research
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University’s dental excellence earns recognition in the Times Higher Education Awards 2023
University of Plymouth news: The University’s work to combine first-rate dental training with outstanding community care has been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade in the Times Higher Education Awards 2023
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Research explores the long-term impact of wearing dentures
University of Plymouth news: Researchers are launching a new study through which they will use lab-created models to explore the long-term physical impacts of wearing dentures
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Study uncovers potential new source of genetic mutations that cause neurodegenerative disease
University of Plymouth news: An international team of researchers co-led by the University has discovered an additional cause of the genetic mutations that result in rare conditions such as Huntington’s disease
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New policy research unit to improve dementia prevention, diagnosis and care
University of Plymouth news: The University is co-leading the new NIHR Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit, which will produce research on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, care service, and workforce needs.
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Intensive care trial that could save thousands of lives enrols 10,000th participant
University of Plymouth news: The UK-ROX trial, funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research, is testing whether giving a lower concentration of oxygen than usual to people on ventilators may be beneficial
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New director for pioneering health and care research
University of Plymouth - New director for pioneering health and care research
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University hosts dementia conference
University of Plymouth news: The University has hosted a conference sharing international, national and regional thoughts on dementia care and research.
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Collaboration wins national award for work to advance medical innovation
University of Plymouth news: The work between med-tech start-up Neuronostics and the University earned the Partnership with Academia category at the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards.
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Consortium awarded funding to explore challenges facing coastal communities
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a project funded by UK Research and Innovation to address social, community, economic and environmental priorities in coastal communities
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Programme explores potential for online arts and culture to enhance young people’s mental health
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of the £2.6m ORIGIN project, which will see diverse communities of young people aged 16 to 24 co-designing an online arts and culture intervention aimed at reducing anxiety and depression
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Digital support can significantly reduce anxiety among autistic adults
University of Plymouth news: A new study into the effectiveness of Brain in Hand, which provides autistic adults with 24/7 support and practical tools to manage the challenges of everyday life, has shown it can significantly reduce anxiety levels.
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New study assesses changes to midwifery models of care in England
University of Plymouth news: Professor Aled Jones, Head of our School of Nursing and Midwifery, is leading a national study into new ways of working that aim to ensure a woman’s care before, during and after birth is led by the same midwife.