Neuroscience
Breakthrough study identifies trauma switch
Researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School have for the first time identified the mechanism that protects us from developing uncontrollable fear.
Oct 5, 2012
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The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
The Peninsula Medical School was established in 2000 and Peninsula Dental School was established in 2006. Both schools are located in Tamar Science Park on Research Way in Plymouth, England, UK. In addition, there is a Peninsula Graduate Studies and research facilities in the locale. Peninsula Medical School, Peninsula Dental School, Postgraduate Health School partner with the University of Exeter, University of Plymouth and University College Marjon, Plymouth. The schools were established due to the shortage of physicians, dentists and medical professional in the UK.
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New physio guidelines for the elderly at risk of falls
Taking a fall in older life can not only result in injury, but also a potentially debilitating loss of confidence. But new guidelines for physiotherapists, co-compiled by a leading academic in the field from the Peninsula ...
Sep 1, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research identifies mechanism responsible for eye movement disorder
A research team from King's College London and the University of Exeter Medical School has identified how a genetic mutation acts during the development of nerves responsible for controlling eye muscles, resulting in movement ...
Aug 21, 2012
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Cardiology
BPA link to narrowing of the arteries
A research team from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD), University of Exeter, and University of Cambridge has for the first time established a link between high levels of urinary Bisphenol-A (BPA) and ...
Aug 15, 2012
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Binge drinking increases the risk of cognitive decline in older adults
Researchers from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD), University of Exeter, will present the findings of a new study suggesting a link between binge drinking in older adults and the risk of developing dementia.
Jul 18, 2012
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Health
New research shows that coastal populations are healthier than those inland
A new study from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, has revealed that people living near the coast tend to have better health than those ...
Jul 17, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Offenders need integrated, on-going, mental health care
Offenders with mental health problems need improved and on-going access to health care, according to the first study to systematically examine healthcare received by offenders across the criminal justice system.
Jun 25, 2012
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Overweight & Obesity
Want to lose weight? Join a weight management group that is meaningful to you
Researchers from Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD), University of Exeter, have received funding of over £86,000 from the Leverhulme Trust to carry out research over two years to investigate the effectiveness ...
Jun 15, 2012
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Neuroscience
Inproved repair to damage of the peripheral nervous system
Researchers from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, in collaboration with colleagues from Rutgers University, Newark and University College London, have furthered understanding of the mechanism ...
Jun 15, 2012
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Neuroscience
Active ingredient of cannabis has no effect on the progression of multiple sclerosis
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 ...
Jun 15, 2012
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