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Researchers suggest new ways to improve wellbeing of NHS doctors

An interactive app, rest and relaxation spaces, and informal, in-person psychological support are among new ways that have been suggested to ease the stress associated with the Covid-19 pandemic on doctors and trainee medics.
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New technology improves pregnancy potential for IVF couples

New equipment has been installed at the Aberdeen Fertility Centre that could help to improve women's chances of having a baby through IVF.
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Breast screening could act as 'trigger' for lifesaving lifestyle changes

Using breast screening clinics to introduce lifestyle advice has the potential to improve women's health, a study from the universities of Aberdeen and Dundee has found.
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Vaccine roll-out working, first national study suggests

Vaccination has been linked to a substantial reduction in the risk of Covid-19 admissions to Scotland's hospitals, landmark research suggests.
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Researchers find most Scots are following Covid rules but there is work to do

Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have been researching how well people in Scotland have adopted Covid-19 preventative behaviours such as the FACTS guidance issued by the Scottish Government.
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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.