Increased use of chest x-rays linked to earlier lung cancer diagnosis and improved survival
A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis...
University of Exeter Medical School
Exeter Professors honoured with Senior investigator award
Two Professors at the University of Exeter have been awarded National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator...
Watching nature scenes can reduce pain, new study shows
A new neuroimaging study has revealed that viewing nature can help ease how people experience pain, by reducing the brain...
More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life
Experiencing more menopausal symptoms is linked to poorer brain function and warnings signs associated with dementia in later life, according...
Exeter to lead £6.5 million government-funded hub to help NHS slash carbon footprint
Developing new ways to help the NHS dramatically cut its carbon footprint will be the focus of a new UK-wide...
UK innovation to transform treatment for people with type 2 diabetes worldwide
Millions of people with type 2 diabetes could receive better treatment thanks to a new, simple low-cost tool, according to...
New research highlights wide variation in prostate cancer testing between GP practices
A largescale study has found huge variation between GP practices on whether they are likely to pick up prostate cancer...
We are no longer living longer, study shows
The rise in human life expectancy has slowed down across Europe since 2011, according to research involving the University of...
Exceptional students honoured at Medical School awards evening
Walking 40 miles along the Cornish coast and competing in an international ironman are just some of the achievements recognised...