Nearly £5 million from Wellcome to improve type 2 diabetes diagnosis in diverse populations
New funding of nearly £5 million will help researchers understand and develop better blood tests to diagnose type 2 diabetes,...
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Top academics join Exeter as part of neuroscience expansion
Nine leading academics have joined the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences in the University of Exeter Medical School, as...
‘Rare positive result’ in trial of new support intervention for people with dementia and their family carers
A new therapy called NIDUS-Family helps people with dementia and their family carers attain their personal goals, a new study reveals. The research,...
Watercress skin care range launches as researchers explore health potential for superfood extract
It’s been named a “powerhouse” food because of its nutritional value, and now watercress is the key ingredient in a...
Long term high blood sugar can cause upper limb problems including frozen shoulder
Having consistently high blood sugar can cause upper limb problems including frozen shoulder and carpal tunnel syndrome. Until now it...
Study will test whether blocking brain inflammation can help treat Parkinson’s disease
A new study programme funded by F. Hoffmann‐La Roche Ltd aims to understand the role of inflammation in the brain...
Digital training programme improves quality of life for care residents with dementia – even during the Covid-19 pandemic
Quality of life for people with dementia living in residential and nursing home care substantially improved after staff took part...
Global researchers team with menstrual health app Clue to research female health conditions
A global research consortium led by a University of Exeter expert is partnering with leading menstrual health app Clue, creating...
Zinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for thrush
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections (thrush), by shedding new light...