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Portrait of Aberdeen academic shines light on academics at risk
An academic who travelled to Aberdeen after being forced to flee war-torn Syria features in a new exhibition showcasing work to support scholars whose work puts their lives in danger.
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Aberdeen scientist follows in the footsteps of those who inspired him
The British Pharmacological Society (BPS) has named an Aberdeen academic as the 2019 recipient of a prestigious award.
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Hospital admissions for older people's services increase by 10% every year across Scotland
Admissions to geriatric medical wards in the 19 largest hospitals with major emergency departments in Scotland have risen by 10% for three consecutive years, reaching 43,311 by 2017/18, according to a new report.
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Scottish Health Economics - Launch Conference
Scottish Health Economics (SHE) is being launched to support, promote and further develop health economics in Scotland. SHE is a collaboration of health economists from Scotland’s Universities, NHS and Government. Our aim is to bring together researchers and users of health economics to explore the development and application of health economics in...
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Sri Lankan Oral Cancer Research Collaboration Visit
We were delighted to welcome Dr Hemantha Amarasinghe to a very warm and sun-filled Aberdeen for the week commencing 22 July 2019.
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Baby hope for unsuccessful IVF couples
A new study looking at conception rates after couples have gone through IVF treatment could offer hope to those for whom the process was unsuccessful.
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Soapbox Science Is Confirmed for Explorathon 2019, and They're Looking for Speakers!
Soapbox Science is a novel public engagement platform that aims to promote women in science, and the research that they do. The first Soapbox Science event took place in London in 2011, and the outreach event has grown since then; this year there are events going on across the UK,...
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Lifetime achievement for cannabis research pioneer
Emeritus Professor Roger Pertwee has been celebrated with a lifetime achievement award for his cannabis and cannabinoid research.
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Increased use of partial knee replacement could save NHS £30 million per year
New research from a randomised clinical trial published today in The Lancet and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) shows that partial knee replacements (PKR) are as good as total knee replacements (TKR), whilst being more cost effective.
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Study dispels myth of exercise damage in the treatment of Osteoarthritis of the knee
A study by scientists has discovered that therapeutic exercise does not harm articular cartilage of the knee in people with osteoarthritis, a leading cause of disability worldwide associated with pain, impaired mobility and quality of life. It may, in fact, benefit articular cartilage.