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New study shows impact of international travel on death rates during Covid first wave

A new study comparing countries most severely hit by COVID-19 during the first wave of the pandemic has found that international travel showed the biggest impact on increases in death rates.
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HSRU staff celebrate Excellence Awards nominations
We are delighted to announce that several members of HSRU have been nominated in this years Excellence Awards. Katie Banister and Samantha Wileman are both nominated in the Public Engagement with Research Awards 2021 category. Vikki Entwistle is nominated in the Interdisciplinary Research Awards 2021 category. Craig Ramsay is nominated in the...
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£375k study launched to explore experiences of 'long Covid'

A new £375,000 study led by the University of Stirling in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen, is seeking to understand the lived experiences and support needs of people suffering from the long-term effects of Covid-19.
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Covid delays in IVF treatment has biggest impact on women over 40

Delays to IVF treatment brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic could reduce the amount of live births in women over 40 by almost a quarter.
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Toddler toolkit which can identify speech and language problems to be rolled out

Health visitors across England are to be trained to use a toolkit which can identify very young children with speech, language and communication problems.
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Pregnancy illness not enough to halt Jessica

Jessica Wood had to pause her studies due to a pregnancy-related illness, but returned to earn her Masters of Public Health.
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Aberdeen academic chosen to tackle major UK health challenges
A University of Aberdeen researcher is set to take part in a new programme that aims to find innovative digital solutions to some of the biggest health and care challenges currently facing society.
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Medical student builds mountain rescue supply drone prototype

An Aberdeen medical student has built a prototype drone for providing emergency aid to walkers and climbers who suffer a healthcare emergency in Scotland's hills and mountains.
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Fewer under-5s admitted to hospital during 'take it outside' smoking campaign

The number of under-five-year-olds admitted to hospital with asthma related complaints dropped following the Take it Right Outside campaign in Scotland, researchers have found.
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Group member wins prestigious award for fibromyalgia research

Stefanie Doebl has been awarded a prestigious prize recognising 'outstanding academic excellence in postgraduate researchers' for her work on fibromyalgia.