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University of Aberdeen team named as finalists in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards
A team from the Scottish Medical Education Research Consortium led by Dr Kim Walker from the University of Aberdeen's Centre for Healthcare Research Education and Innovation have been named as finalists in this year's Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards.
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Plant pathology researchers support agri-tech firm's approach to biocontrol development
Biotalys, an agricultural technology company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for crop protection, has entered into an academic collaboration with leading researchers in plant pathology at the University of Aberdeen.
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Action needed now to avoid potential harms for future hip fracture patients
New research from the University of Aberdeen forecasts an upsurge in hip fracture patients within the next decade and an NHS shortfall of more than £25 million to meet this demand.
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Novel mechanism with potential to boost checkpoint blocking cancer immunotherapies identified
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen working on a partnership study that looks at how the immune system could help improve cancer treatment have found a potential new way to aid and develop better cancer therapies.
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What becomes of the broken hearted? 'Broken-heart syndrome' patients failed by current treatment
Medication currently given following takotsubo cardiomyopathy diagnosis - also known as broken-heart syndrome is ineffective.
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PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests
PFAS are chemicals that may cause cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Research from Örebro University and the University of Aberdeen now suggests that these chemicals affect people as early as the fetal stage of development.
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Drug shown to block artery fat takes a major step forward
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have demonstrated the further success of a drug previously reported to 'block' fat in the arteries.
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What matters in a funeral? New casebook to help bereaved people and deathcare providers
Family disagreements over eulogy content, a funeral director's misplacing of a body and an argument over disposal of ashes are just three examples of funeral-related case studies developed by University of Aberdeen researchers to help people reflect on what matters and why about funeral provision.
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Aberdeen rises to 37th globally in sustainability ranking
The University of Aberdeen has continued to build on its strong performance in the QS World University Sustainability rankings, rising 27 places in the 2024 league table to an overall position of joint 37th in the world, and two places to 15th in the UK.
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Women at risk of death from heart disease due to consistent lack of preventative treatment
The consistent undertreatment of women with cardiovascular disease may have led to preventable heart attacks, stroke and even death, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.