News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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Study explores why some drug therapies are ineffective for brain tumour patients
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: New research at the University, supported by the Children’s Tumor Foundation, will trial combinations of drugs to try and find the first effective non-surgical treatments for patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2)
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Epilepsy can lead to earlier deaths in people with intellectual disabilities
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: A team of UK-based researchers led by the University has said the shocking statistics are the result of missed opportunities and health inequalities, while campaigners believe it should be a source of public outrage
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![Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the °µÍø½âÃÜ awarded funding so it can continue work until 2030]()
Scientists receive £2.8m funding boost to advance research into brain tumours
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Already renowned as a hub for world-leading research into low-grade brain tumours, the University has received a five-year investment that will accelerate its progress towards clinical trials for tumour therapies
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Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Dr Alyson Norman works to highlight the hidden costs of acquired brain injuries – both to individuals and the economy – and has welcomed news that the issue is to be debated in the Houses of Parliament
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Alcohol-free drinks popular during pregnancy – but new research shows guidelines are lacking
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: With Christmas party season upon us, research prompts call for improved guidelines and clarity on the safety and suitability of alcohol alternatives.
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Non-invasive technology can shape the brain’s reward-seeking mechanisms
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: New research led by the °µÍø½âÃÜ has found that targeted ultrasound can be used to change the function of a deep region of the human brain
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New sensory study room opens for healthcare students in Cornwall
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: A new sensory study room has opened in Cornwall to support students as they pursue their healthcare careers.
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![International medical graduates currently make up just over 40% of the nation’s medical workforce, according to recent figures from the General Medical Council]()
Project explores barriers to NHS career progression facing international medical graduates
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: A study led by the University and other leading medical schools is exploring why fewer doctors who qualified overseas become GPs and consultants in the NHS
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University spinout highlights outstanding performance of vaccine candidate
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: The Vaccine Group, a °µÍø½âÃÜ spinout company, has demonstrated outstanding results in a trial of its novel vaccine candidate for bovine respiratory syncytial virus
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University heightens resilience of healthcare to climate change
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: The South East Asia Health Policy Network, which brings together experts from the UK and South East Asia, was launched at an event supported by the University in the House of Commons
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![Paul Millin from the Peninsula Medical School, Paul Jackson from the Hospital Saturday Fund, medical student Shehany Warnakulasuriya and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard Davies.]()
Funding supports invaluable learning for doctors of the future
Funding supports invaluable learning for doctors of the future, thanks to the Hospital Saturday Fund and Vandervell Trust. The °µÍø½âÃÜ has secured £17,500 to support fourth-year medical students as they undertake their medical electives.
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Claire Chick awarded posthumous doctorate
Claire Chick awarded posthumous doctorate - °µÍø½âÃÜ raises funds to support nurses in her memory.
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