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Severe acid reflux: stomach wraps effective in short to medium term
Stomach wrap operations may be more effective than acid suppression tablets in the treatment of severe acid reflux, according to a systematic review by Cochrane researchers.
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HPV testing during smear tests not a useful predictor for cancer
Routine testing for the human papilloma virus (HPV) as part of the Cervical Screening Programme does not help doctors know which women are at risk of cancer or the best form of follow up treatment, according to new research funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
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Granite City Challenge kicks off for varsity rivals
Students from the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University are setting the battle lines for this year’s Granite City Challenge, which will take place on Wednesday (March 17).
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Masculine men more attractive to women in less healthy countries
Women living in countries with poorer health are more attracted to masculine looking men, according to a new University of Aberdeen led study.
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Pupils put scientists on spot with Big Questions
Pupils will be quizzing some of Aberdeen’s brightest brains at a special ‘Question Time’ session taking today (Wednesday, March 17).
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Budding essayists and journalists sought for new competition
The University of Aberdeen has joined forces with Scotland’s literary newspaper to launch a major competition to help discover a new generation of budding essayists and journalists.
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Mexican Ambassador learns of oil and gas links during University visit
The Mexican Ambassador to the UK visited the University of Aberdeen today (Wednesday March 17) to learn more about the strong links between the institution and Mexico.
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Discover a day of exciting science in Aberdeen
Fancy building your very own robot? Learning how life on earth existed before technology? Or discovering more about how the human skeleton works?
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Pupils hear about medical milestones
Medical experts will tomorrow (Tuesday, March 16) try to inspire North-east schoolchildren to take up a career in medicine and medical sciences.
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Links with asthma and pregnancy diet highlighted
Diet has emerged in recent years as a likely contributor to rising asthma levels, University of Aberdeen researchers will tell a public event in the city on Monday night (March 15).