Virtual Simulated Placements help nursing students

Coventry University created virtual simulations of wards to train nursing students whose work placements have been cut short during the COVID-19 pandemic – preparing them to join the NHS. When the pandemic hit in March last year, work placements in hospitals were affected but the university’s simulation team has helped the School of Nursing, Midwifery […]

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Virtual Simulated Placements help nursing students

Coventry University created virtual simulations of wards to train nursing students whose work placements have been cut short during the COVID-19 pandemic – preparing them to join the NHS. When the pandemic hit in March last year, work placements in hospitals were affected but the university’s simulation team has helped the School of Nursing, Midwifery […]

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Smokers at increased risk of recurring pneumonia

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people who smoke are at a higher risk of being hospitalised repeatedly with pneumonia. Preventing hospitalisation for pneumonia, especially during winter, is one of the priorities for respiratory diseases in the NHS Long Term Plan and for the British Thoracic Society. […]

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Smokers at increased risk of recurring pneumonia

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people who smoke are at a higher risk of being hospitalised repeatedly with pneumonia. Preventing hospitalisation for pneumonia, especially during winter, is one of the priorities for respiratory diseases in the NHS Long Term Plan and for the British Thoracic Society. […]

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Why cancer cells become immune to chemotherapy

New research by scientists at the University of Bradford, the University of Sheffield and Oxford University established a link between cancer cells which are deprived of oxygen – a state known as hypoxia – and the production of an enzyme called senataxin, which aids DNA repair. Professor Sherif El-Khamisy, Director of the Institute of Cancer […]

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Why cancer cells become immune to chemotherapy

New research by scientists at the University of Bradford, the University of Sheffield and Oxford University established a link between cancer cells which are deprived of oxygen – a state known as hypoxia – and the production of an enzyme called senataxin, which aids DNA repair. Professor Sherif El-Khamisy, Director of the Institute of Cancer […]

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Athletes paired with Covid sufferers for recovery project

Elite athletes paired with Covid sufferers for recovery promotion project. Abertay University’s Sport v Covid project to support people negatively impacted by the pandemic Eilidh Doyle, Judy Murray and Tanni Grey-Thompson among participants sharing their experiences Players associations from across the world backing the project and others encouraged to come forward A new programme where […]

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Athletes paired with Covid sufferers for recovery project

Elite athletes paired with Covid sufferers for recovery promotion project. Abertay University’s Sport v Covid project to support people negatively impacted by the pandemic Eilidh Doyle, Judy Murray and Tanni Grey-Thompson among participants sharing their experiences Players associations from across the world backing the project and others encouraged to come forward A new programme where […]

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Bariatric surgery not a quick fix for obesity

Bariatric surgery not a quick fix for obesity according to student’s award-winning research: Bariatric surgery is not a quick fix for obesity and patients need extra support, possibly on an ongoing basis, according to award-winning research by a Coventry University student. BSc dietetics graduate Mariha Ansari’s final year research project as part of her degree investigated   the eating and weight loss experiences of […]

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Bariatric surgery not a quick fix for obesity

Bariatric surgery not a quick fix for obesity according to student’s award-winning research: Bariatric surgery is not a quick fix for obesity and patients need extra support, possibly on an ongoing basis, according to award-winning research by a Coventry University student. BSc dietetics graduate Mariha Ansari’s final year research project as part of her degree investigated   the eating and weight loss experiences of […]

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