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Prof Gary Macfarlane to present in the House of Lords
Professor Gary Macfarlane (Epidemiology, IAHS) will be making a presentation at a meeting held in the House of Lords on 25th November 2014. In 2011 the British Pain Society, Chronic Pain Policy Coalition, Faculty of Pain Medicine and Royal College of General Practitioners held a National Pain Summit bringing together parliamentarians,...
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Aberdeen part of new UK research centre to tackle musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace
The University of Aberdeen is part of a new UK research centre to tackle the impact of musculoskeletal disorders on people's ability to work.
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New research suggests shape of our spines is key to lifting correctly
'Bend your knees and keep your back straight' is the mantra for lifting heavy objects but new research led by University of Aberdeen academics suggests this approach may not work for everyone when it comes to back care.
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Aberdeen oncologist reveals trial results show boost in oesophageal cancer treatment
A University of Aberdeen oncologist revealed trial results which show patients with a specific type of oesophageal cancer survived longer when they were given the latest lung cancer drug at a major cancer conference.
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Aberdeen research used to create new guide to help men lose weight
A new 'How to' guide launched today by the Men's Health Forum charity - and based on research led by the University of Aberdeen - is the first to show how to adapt and run weight-loss programmes so they are tailored specifically for men.
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Epidemiology group PhD student presented with the top abstract award
Abimbola Ayorinde, a 3rd year student in the Epidemiology group, was recently presented with the top abstract award for her work “The Epidemiology of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women” at The International Pelvic Pain Society Annual Meeting, held in Chicago, USA in October 2014. The meeting was attended by healthcare providers,...
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Aberdeen academics play key role in delivering first national training course in Geriatric Medicine
Academics from the University of Aberdeen have delivered keynote lectures at the first national training course in Geriatric Medicine in Nepal.
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Gary Macfarlane invited to speak at Musculoskeletal Health research launch in Toronto
Gary Macfarlane, Professor of Epidemiology, was recently invited by the Canadian Institute of Health Research to launch their new strategic plan in Musculoskeletal Health research, at a meeting in Toronto. This plan includes prioritizing research in Chronic Pain and Fatigue and Professor Macfarlane delivered a lecture “Chronic Pain and Fatigue: what...
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Visit from Professor Peter Bower
Professor Peter Bower, Centre for Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, University of Manchester, will be visiting the Unit on the 5th November 2014.
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Ground-breaking research shows frequency of addiction to over-the-counter medicines
Participants are being sought for a new phase of a ground-breaking study into addiction to over-the-counter medicines, also known as non-prescription medicines.
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Visit from Dr Anna Smajdor
Dr Anna Smajdor, Lecturer and Researcher in Biomedical Ethics at the University of East Anglia, will be visiting the Health Services Research Unit from 20-21 November 2014.
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Visit from Dr Jane Johnson
Dr Jane Johnson, who is currently a research fellow at Macquarie University, Australia, will be visiting the Health Services Research Unit from 18-26 November 2014.
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Event offers opportunity for young people to shape healthy living programmes
Researchers aiming to develop healthy lifestyle programmes designed for young people by young people will host a taster event at Inchgrath Community Centre.