News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower – Plymouth’s seedling idea that grew worldwide
University of Plymouth news: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Ian Sherriff BEM reflects on the impact of the sunflower symbol he co-created with Gatwick Airport.
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Scientists devise new technique that can pinpoint the causes and treatments of autoimmune diseases
University of Plymouth news: Dr Mahmoud Labib, Lecturer in the Peninsula Medical School, is the main inventor of a potentially transformative new technique that could aid in the discovery and development of new therapeutics.
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University expands NHS dental appointments for Plymouth schoolchildren
NHS dental appointments are set to be offered to children at Laira Green Primary School, after a recommendation to expand a new pilot scheme to the school was made by its local MP, Luke Pollard.
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Study suggests dental professionals can play a crucial role in identifying signs of chronic disease
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the Peninsula Dental School examined patients oral health, as well as checks for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-height ratio
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Plymouth researchers contribute to new mission exploring the impacts on humans of space flight
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are taking part in the Caving Analog Mission: Ocean, Earth, Space (CAMões) project to develop and implement research programmes that will be critical for improving conditions on space flights
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"Conducting research has kickstarted my career" – student leads impactful study on contagious disease
University of Plymouth news: Medical student Humaria Ahmed has led an impactful study on superbug Clostridioides difficile.
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“A little less conversation, a little more action please” – we need to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Drug-resistant infections – or antimicrobial resistance – is one of the biggest threats to humanity today. There are a host of steps planned to help curb the crisis, but what’s actually being done?
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Chlorine disinfectant is no more effective than water at killing off superbug
University of Plymouth news: Research published during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week explores the impact of using chlorine chemicals to tackle Clostridioides difficile, the most common cause of antibiotic associated sickness in healthcare settings.
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“Medicine can be a career for anyone” – meet the international student inspiring the next generation of doctors
University of Plymouth - “Medicine can be a career for anyone” – meet the international student inspiring the next generation of doctors
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New programme of research established to explore ‘avoidable employee harm’
University of Plymouth news: The University and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in NHS Wales have announced a collaboration to take forward research on understanding the impact of avoidable employee harm.
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Wordotomy – see the new game taking healthcare teaching by storm
University of Plymouth news: Wordotomy – see the new game taking healthcare teaching by storm. Dr Siobhan Moyes and Dr John Chilton have designed a game to help students understand anatomy terminology.
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University of Plymouth to offer dental appointments to local school
University of Plymouth news: The University's Peninsula Dental School is offering dental appointments to children at Whitleigh Primary School.