Medical research
Early brain cancer detection breakthrough
Early detection of brain cancer has moved one step closer, through a breakthrough by cancer diagnostics firm and University of Strathclyde spinout company Dxcover.
Aug 10, 2021
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University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Health
Survey reveals sarcoma cancer patients welcome remote 'telemedicine' consultations
Patients being treated for sarcoma, a rare type of cancer, report positive attitudes to 'telemedicine' – remote consultations with doctors—according to a new survey.
Jul 2, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists developing low-cost, saliva-based COVID-19 test inspired by glucose test strips for diabetes
Researchers are developing a rapid, low cost and mass manufacturable saliva-based biosensor test for COVID-19 inspired by the glucose test strips used to check blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Jun 16, 2021
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Medical research
Laser technique offers hope of smoother liver transplant process
Handheld laser devices that help surgeons quickly identify liver damage could transform transplant procedures, according to research involving the University of Strathclyde.
May 19, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is social media use a potentially addictive behaviour?
Frequent use of social media may not amount to the same as addiction, according to research at the University of Strathclyde.
Apr 20, 2021
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Ophthalmology
Computer gaming technology used to develop screening tools for 'lazy eye' in children
Computer gaming technology is being used to develop and pilot two low cost, next-generation screening tools for 'lazy eye' in children.
Apr 20, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
High emotional intelligence 'can help to identify fake news'
People with high levels of emotional intelligence are less likely to be susceptible to 'fake news,' according to research at the University of Strathclyde.
Mar 12, 2021
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Pediatrics
Study reveals more than half of Scottish children experience bereavement by eight
More than half of Scottish children have experienced bereavement of a close family member by the age of eight according to a new study.
Dec 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research indicates 86 percent of high risk individuals in the UK would take up COVID-19 vaccine
A study has suggested that 86 percent of high risk individuals in the UK would be willing to receive a vaccination for COVID-19 if it were available.
Sep 23, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Pioneering cancer technology could deliver more precise treatment
Cancer patients could be spared needless gruelling treatment thanks to the development of pioneering technology which allows therapies to be personalised for individual patients.
Jun 4, 2020
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