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Epilepsy self-monitoring app EpSMon now available free in the UK
The epilepsy self-monitoring app EpSMon is now available to download for free in the UK.
Feb 9, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey of UK nurses and midwives finds worries over health, training and workload during COVID-19
The results of a survey published today have highlighted the concerns of nurses and midwives in the UK about COVID-19, and the risks it poses to their physical and mental health and that of their families.
Apr 22, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Understanding brain tumor growth opens door for non-surgical treatment
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.
Jan 14, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Could self-disseminating vaccines cut off emerging infectious diseases at source?
The 2014/2015 Ebola outbreak in West Africa shone the spotlight not only on the unpreparedness of local health services and science to deal with the pandemic, but also on the phenomenon of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs).
Nov 2, 2015
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Neuroscience
Brain imaging lie detector can be beaten with simple techniques, research shows
People have certain physical 'tells' when they conceal information – and studies show that good liars can prevent these 'tells' being detected by displaying physical red herrings of their own.
May 2, 2019
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Neuroscience
Epilepsy self-monitoring app joins the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme
An app designed and developed in the South West and which is benefiting the lives of thousands of people with epilepsy, EpSMon, is one of eight innovations to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme in its second year.
Nov 14, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Laboratory model enables researchers to explore the mouth's response to oral disease
Researchers have created a three-dimensional model of the oral mucosa that can be used in studies to test its response to a range of bacterial and other infections. They report their results in the Journal of Tissue Engineering.
Mar 20, 2024
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Simvastatin does not slow progression of Parkinson's disease, should not be investigated further as therapy
A major clinical trial of a potential new treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) has found that the statin under investigation holds no promise as a protective therapy in PD.
Sep 14, 2020
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Lack of research funding could leave health care training 'to chance,' says BMJ editorial
Health care education researchers, led by Dr. Julian Archer from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, have penned a heartfelt editorial in The BMJ calling for more research funding to support the ...
Jun 30, 2015
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Dentistry
Visiting virtual beach improves patient experiences during dental procedures
Imagine walking along a South Devon beach on a lovely day. The waves are lapping on the shore, rabbits are scurrying in the undergrowth, and the bells of the local church are mingling with the calls of the seagulls. Then, ...
Jun 14, 2017
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