http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from University of Plymouth A study led by researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has for the first time revealed how the loss of a particular tumour suppressing protein leads to the abnormal growth of tumours of the brain and nervous system. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-greater-tumor-growth-mechanism.html Neuroscience Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31:24 EST news287919075 A research network established by a network of training anaesthetists in the South West of England, and which in just nine months has become one of the most successful of its kind in the UK, is set to create a buzz at the national Group of Anaesthetists in Training (GAT) annual scientific meeting in Oxford. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-anaesthetists-network-national-conference.html Other Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:57:23 EST news284201838 (Medical Xpress)—For many years it has been thought that acid reflux and a related condition called Barrett's Oesophagus were acquired conditions, via diet, smoking and other lifestyle activities. However, recent family and twin studies have shown that those with Barrett's Oesophagus may have their genes to thank for their predisposition to this condition. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-acid-reflux-genes.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:24:37 EST news284189061 A team of clinicians from Sydney, Australia and Plymouth, UK, have taken the paper-based Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (ACE-III), one of the most popular and commonly-used screening tools for dementia and translated it into app form for more accurate assessment and wider use within the clinical team. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-app-dementia.html Alzheimer's disease & dementia Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:00:14 EST news282304807 (Medical Xpress)—Researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry are part of an international team which has for the first time identified the role of a tumour suppressor in peripheral neuropathy in those suffering multiple tumours of the brain and nervous system. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-brain-tumours-peripheral-neuropathy.html Neuroscience Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:20:06 EST news281688839 At a time when 25% of the adult population is considered to be obese and the annual cost of the national obesity epidemic is estimated at £5 billon, a Plymouth-based research project that introduced young men and older people to sustainable and healthy food activities points to innovative partnership solutions. The research showed how participants underwent a range of social and behavioural improvements around food and diet. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-food-cultures-cooking-reveals-appetite.html Health Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:02 EST news278840086 One in 25,000 people worldwide is affected by neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a condition where the loss of a tumour suppressor called Merlin results in multiple tumours in the brain and nervous system. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-brain-tumor-growth-door-non-surgical.html Cancer Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:00:02 EST news277298162 New research led by Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry suggests that the cognitive test used in Alzheimer's drug trials is flawed. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-flaw-alzheimer-drug-trial.html Alzheimer's disease & dementia Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:00:03 EST news274902969 A ground breaking new project has been launched to find out what research is important to children and young people with neurodisability, their families, and the healthcare professionals who work with them. This is a unique opportunity for the consumers of neurodisability research to have their say and influence the research agenda. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-partnership-prioritize-neurodisabled-children.html Medical research Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:00:01 EST news274643486 A new study conducted by Plymouth University and UK Safer Internet Centre supported by the NSPCC, reveals new concerns and trends in 'sexting' amongst teenagers. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-lid-sexting-attitudes-teenagers.html Health Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:16:29 EST news274522581 (Medical Xpress)—Parents who smack or shout at their children could be placing them at greater risk of developing cancer, heart disease and asthma. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-children-corporal-greater-cancer-heart.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:13:38 EST news271933940 Infants are more likely to recognise words spoken in the dialect of their local communities than those used by their parents, psychologists have revealed. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-unexpected-toddlers-responsive-accents-peers.html Pediatrics Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:50:23 EST news270381887 (Medical Xpress) -- Smokers are more likely to develop prostate cancer but only half as likely to get themselves tested for the condition, a study has shown. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-links-prostate-cancer-screening.html Health Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:50:15 EST news260081407 (Medical Xpress) -- A new report published last week, by independent auditors of underage sales Serve Legal and Plymouth University, warns that online alcohol sales and purchasing by friends and family are creating a significant and emerging battleground in the fight against underage drinking. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-online-alcohol-threat-britain-youth.html Health Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:26:37 EST news259219590 (Medical Xpress) -- The first large non-commercial study to investigate whether the main active constituent of cannabis (tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) is effective in slowing the course of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) shows that there is no evidence to suggest this; although benefits were noted for those at the lower end of the disability scale. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-effects-cannabis-ms.html Neuroscience Wed, 30 May 2012 08:37:31 EST news257585841