Health
Volunteering to care for elderly can prolong life, study finds
Volunteering time to care for elderly friends or neighbours could help them live longer, according to a University of Aberdeen study.
Dec 14, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Early signs of Alzheimer's disease identified
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have detected key changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease.
Dec 6, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
No need to wait to conceive after miscarriage
Women who get pregnant soon after a miscarriage are more likely to have a successful pregnancy than those who wait to conceive again.
Nov 30, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Kidney disease risk for some pregnant women
Research from the University of Aberdeen has found that that there was an increased risk of chronic kidney disease later in life for mothers who had high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Nov 17, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Lois Lane would identify Clark Kent as Superman by his body language
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have found evidence that suggests that superheroes would be identifiable as their alter-ego personalities due to their unique body movements.
Nov 1, 2016
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Cardiology
Researchers find key to stroke survival
The number of trained nurses available to treat patients immediately after a stroke is the most reliable health services predictor of survival according to research from the University of Aberdeen and University of East Anglia.
Oct 28, 2016
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Surgery
Traditional surgery style worthwhile, says piles trial
Results of a five year trial on haemorrhoids (commonly known as piles), jointly sponsored by NHS Highland and the University of Aberdeen, have this week been published in The Lancet, one of the world's oldest and best known ...
Oct 10, 2016
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Health
Study finds that a new exercise partner is the key to exercising more
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have been investigating whether having an exercise companion increases the amount of exercise we do.
Oct 4, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Overlooked and misunderstood' gene linked to schizophrenia
Scientists have discovered new evidence strengthening the link between a previously misunderstood gene and major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and autism.
Oct 4, 2016
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Ophthalmology
New technology improves vision for brain injury patients
The computer-delivered therapy is designed to improve speed and effectiveness of eye movements to better compensate for visual field loss.
Sep 28, 2016
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