News archive 2018
More than 10,000 people sign up to health research at Exeter
Thousands of people in Devon have signed up to take part in high-quality research, accelerating meaningful benefits to patient health.
Alex raises over £800 to support research into Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Exeter teenager Alexandra Daniels has raised over £800 to help fund respiratory research at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in memory of her grandfather.
National research extended to stop young adults with ADHD slipping through the net
Researchers at the University of Exeter have launched the second phase of a national survey to help identify existing services and gaps in provision for young adults with Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD).
New Year’s fitness frenzy as pair sign up for cycle challenge
Two researchers from the University of Exeter have made a positive start to 2018 and put their New Year’s resolutions into action as they strive for success in completing an epic 350 mile cycle ride.
Obese fat becomes ‘inflamed’ and scarred, which may make weight loss harder
The fat of obese people becomes distressed, scarred and inflamed, which may make weight loss more difficult, research at the University of Exeter has found.
Gene linked to opposing blood sugar conditions in single family
Scientists from the University of Exeter Medical School have uncovered new insights into the genomics of diabetes through the rare case of a family where one gene is associated with two opposing conditions.
Surfers three times more likely to have antibiotic resistant bacteria in guts
Regular surfers and bodyboarders are three times more likely to have antibiotic resistant E. coli in their guts than non-surfers, new research has revealed.
Medicine students' work published in international science journal
Two Medicine students have contributed to research published in an international scientific journal.
Exeter student’s essay published in European scientific journal
An Exeter Medicine student has had her award-winning essay published in a European-wide journal.
Dorset to benefit from green spaces and health research
A new partnership will further research into the health benefits of the natural environment in Dorset’s communities.
Exeter dementia research showcased in New York
Exeter’s world-leading dementia research will soon be showcased at a special event in New York.
New pharmacist training to upskill workforce
Qualified post-registration community pharmacists in the South of England can now enrol in the University of Exeter Medical School’s new Master in Clinical Pharmacy.
Brain food: How to eat well for a healthy brain in later life
A new international report gives the clearest evidence to date on the impact of diet on brain health in older adults.
Global science to support coastal communities in SE Asia
During January 2018 world-class experts from the South West UK attended the Kick-Off meeting for the Grand Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Blue Communities Programme, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
New research on why GPs quit patient care
New research has shed light on the reasons driving doctors out of General Practice.
Exposure to chemical found in plastics ‘hard to avoid’ in everyday life
86 per cent of teenagers have traces of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound used to make plastics, in their body.
Exeter academics co-author four of BJGP’s top ten most read articles
Four of the British Journal for General Practice (BJGP)’s top ten papers of 2017 were co-authored by University of Exeter Medical School academics.
Dementia care improved by just one hour of social interaction each week
Increasing the amount of social interaction for people with dementia living in care homes to just one hour a week improves quality of life when combined with personalised care.
Memory loss identified years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear
Experts have developed a cognitive test to detect subtle memory deficits years before Alzheimer's disease symptoms develop.
Exeter’s world diabetes expert awarded CBE
A world-leading diabetes expert today received his CBE for his work in revolutionising global diagnosis and treatment.
New discovery could lead to prevention of organ damage in chronic disease
Researchers at the University of Exeter have worked with researchers from Cardiff University and the Wales Kidney Research Unit to find a potential new method for preventing the process that causes scar formation in organs.
Pimavanserin: relief from psychosis in dementia, without devastating side-effects
A new kind of antipsychotic has been found to relieve terrifying and disturbing symptoms suffered by millions of people with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide.
Academics launch report for Rockefeller Foundation
Experts at the University of Exeter have contributed to an international report on how to bring health and the environment into global policy-making.
Exeter researcher running Bath Half to beat diabetes
A researcher from Exeter will be pounding the pavements in the Bath Half Marathon in aid of Diabetes UK, the charity that funds her work.
Exeter students launch national women’s health conference
Medicine students from the University of Exeter Medical School have organised a national medical conference on women’s health.
Road map to improve dementia research by 2025
A new Alzheimer’s Society roadmap has outlined the steps that must be taken on dementia prevention, diagnosis, intervention and care by 2025.
Sea swimming increases ailments
People who spend time in the sea are more likely to experience stomach bugs, ear aches and other types of illness than those who do not.
Mums-to-be can exercise in warm weather and use saunas without getting too hot
Pregnant women can safely exercise in warm weather and take short hot baths or saunas without risking critical elevations in body temperature that could harm their unborn child, a review has found.
Medicine student volunteers help hospital weather storm
Exeter’s Medicine students stepped up to volunteer in a wide range of support roles to help staff at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital to continue delivering high quality patient care over the severe weather period.
Brain Awareness Week to bring neuroscience to the masses
Members of the public are being invited to the University of Exeter to learn more about the marvels of the human brain as part of Brain Awareness Week.
Medical School wins General Medical Council accreditation
The Medical School passed its “health check” from the General Medical Council (GMC) with flying colours, when it officially registered the undergraduate Medicine programme.
Genomic Medicine extension for Exeter
The University of Exeter Medical School has received additional funding from Health Education England (HEE) to extend its MSc Genomic Medicine programme, as part of the 100,000 Genomes Project.
Medical Schools wins General Medical Council accreditation
The Medical School passed its “health check” from the General Medical Council (GMC) with flying colours, when it officially registered the undergraduate Medicine programme.
Exeter PhD student to attend prestigious Nobel meeting
A PhD student from the University of Exeter has been invited to attend a prestigious worldwide event.
Exeter academics in star roles at Diabetes UK conference
World-renowned diabetes researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School will give prestigious talks at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2018 this week.
Exercise could delay progression of Type 1 diabetes when first diagnosed
Innovative new research has suggested that physical activity around the time people are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes could have long-term health benefits, improve blood glucose levels, reduce hypos and reduce the risk of complications, such as retinopathy and neuropathy.
Exeter undergraduate contributes to international research
An Exeter student has contributed to an international review on the effects of heat stressors in pregnancy.
Genes could protect against Type 2 diabetes, new study finds
Scientists in Exeter and London have identified seven new genetic variants that could lower a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Exeter to train more of Tomorrow’s Doctors
The Government has granted permission for the University of Exeter Medical School to train an additional 88 Medicine students each year, in a major boost to the South West.
School children unpick genetic riddle in University labs
Pupils from schools across the Westcountry used genetic processes commonly seen in TV crime dramas to help solve the mystery of who sabotaged Devon’s very own Bake Off.
Success for Exeter Medicine students at Diabetes UK conference
Exeter students have won a national prize for their scientific posters at last week’s Diabetes UK professional conference.
Isabel to take student lead at international Alzheimer’s conference
An Exeter PhD student has been selected as a lead student at the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC).
St Luke’s bids farewell to famous cat
Around 60 people gathered to bid farewell to a much-loved cat who was among the most famous in Exeter.
Exeter diabetes researcher wins top European award
A rising research star at the University of Exeter Medical School has won a prestigious European prize, for her commitment to the study of diabetes.
270 million visits made to English coastlines each year
Research has revealed for the first time that around 271 million recreational visits are made to marine and coastal environments in England.
Exeter Medicine student hosts successful first National Social Prescribing Conference
The first National Social Prescribing Conference organised by an Exeter Medicine student has been hailed a resounding success, attracting 80 delegates and featuring keynotes from world leading medical experts.
Gene that Makes Humans Eat More Sugar Can Also Lower Body Fat
Scientists have known since 2013 that a version of the gene FGF21 makes us consume more carbohydrates.
Exeter partners with Dementias Platform UK
The University of Exeter Medical School has been confirmed as a full partner of Dementias Platform UK (DPUK), a partnership of leading universities and prominent industry names striving for better research in dementia.
Weight loss is an important predictor of cancer
Unintended weight loss is the second highest risk factor for some forms of cancer, concludes the first robust research analysis to examine the association.
Medicine students publish national Pathology research
Two Medicine students have collaborated with a national expert to produce a national paper on the teaching of Pathology in Medicine.
£10M donation for Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre, medical research and leadership programmes
The new Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre will transform dementia research and diagnosis when it is built at the University of Exeter Medical School. It is being funded thanks to a £10 million donation from the Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation – the largest gift ever made to the University of Exeter.
New Medicine student common room opened
A new common room for Medicine students has been opened at the Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building.
£1m toolkit to calculate economic value of urban greenspace
£1m is being invested in an online toolkit designed to empower cities and developers to accurately assess the multiple benefits of green infrastructure, so as to make informed policy and business decisions.
Pub-goers invited to raise a pint to science in Exeter
Experts from the University of Exeter will bring their research out of the laboratory and into city watering holes, as the world’s largest festival of public science talks arrive in Exeter.
Commonly prescribed heartburn drug linked to Pneumonia in Older Adults
Researchers at the University of Exeter have found a statistical link between pneumonia in older people and a group of medicines commonly used to neutralise stomach acid in people with heartburn or stomach ulcers.
“Blue light” of LED streetlights linked to breast and prostate cancer
The “blue light” emitted by street lights including LEDs, and commercial outdoor lighting such as advertising, is linked to a significant increase in the risk of breast and prostate cancer, innovative new research has concluded.
£250,000 funding boost to investigate whether vitamin D promotes brain health
A robust clinical trial to investigate whether taking vitamin D can help keep our brains sharp in older age has been supported by a donation of nearly £250,000 from the J P Moulton Charitable Foundation.
World-class professor takes lead role at Medical School
A world-leading expert in the economics of health is joining the University of Exeter Medical School’s senior team.
Research reveals key factors to support quality of life in dementia
A robust research analysis has identified what factors can be targeted to support people to live as well as possible with dementia.
Exeter holds inaugural Sports Medicine Conference
The University of Exeter will join forces with the Exeter Chiefs from today to hold the first ever Sports Medicine Conference, promising to tackle the biggest issues in the field.
Evidence shows ocean sound may help reduce stress and create a sense of calm
The power of the ocean to bring mental health benefits to humans is a growing field of research as scientists increasingly understand the value of the marine realm in human health and wellbeing.
Medical Sciences student wins prestigious Quintiles prize
A Medical Sciences student has won a prestigious award from Quintiles (now IQVIA) for her achievements on her Professional Training Year (PTY) placement.
Huge success for student-led plastic surgery conference
Exeter Medicine students had huge success this month with the first ever South West Plastic Surgery Conference, aimed at helping students develop skills and maximize opportunities in the field of plastic surgery.
Medical research at Exeter hits world top 30
The University of Exeter has entered the world top 30 for Biomedical and Health Sciences, according to an influential international ranking of the research quality of thousands of universities worldwide.
Most deprived far more likely to develop dementia
Older adults in England with fewer financial resources are more likely to develop dementia, according to new UCL and University of Exeter research.
Exhibition highlights tales and imagery of life with dementia
A public exhibition will feature poems, cartoons and images created by well-known artists working with people with dementia.
Improving heart health could prevent frailty in old age
New research has shown that older people with very low heart disease risks also have very little frailty, raising the possibility that frailty could be prevented.
University and NHS team up to launch pioneering Academy of Nursing
A new Academy of Nursing will combine academic rigour with NHS expertise to raise standards of care.
Exeter researchers on final funding push for mammoth 350 mile charity cycle
Two researchers from the University of Exeter are gearing up to reach their funding goal for dementia research.
Pioneering studies in Exeter funded by leading dementia research charity
Researchers in Exeter have received a £50,000 funding boost for pioneering dementia research in the city. The announcement of this new funding comes during Dementia Action Week, a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of dementia and encouraging people to get involved with efforts to help people living with the disease.
New guidance on treating diabetes in elderly and frail adults
New guidance has been published on managing diabetes in the elderly, including for the first time how to manage treatment for the particularly frail.
Researchers launch dementia project to combat ‘frightening' hospital experience
A group of researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School has launched a project to improve our understanding of how best to help people with dementia and their loved ones in hospital.
Exeter Medicine student wins Course Rep of the Year Award
A Medicine student from the University of Exeter Medical School has been named Course Rep of the Year at the Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union’s (FXU) Student Voice Awards.
“Miracle treatment” long-term success for babies with diabetes
Over a decade, Emma Matthews has progressed from fearing for her son’s life every night to being safe in the knowledge that his diabetes is well managed thanks to the long-term success of “miracle treatment” tablets.
Exeter-Hong Kong centre to promote environmental sustainability and resilience
First of its kind Joint Centre in Hong Kong
Exeter announces new Mireille Gillings Fellowships in Health Innovation to develop future women leaders
The University of Exeter Medical School is creating two new Mireille Gillings Professorial Fellowships, to help develop the next generation of leaders that excel in medicine, science, leadership and business. They have been funded from a £10 million donation from the Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation – the largest single gift ever made to the University.
New hope from the “seven year switch” in Type 1 diabetes
New research has shown that the rapid decline in insulin production that causes Type 1 diabetes continues to fall over seven years and then stabilises.
Pioneering genomics researcher recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
An Exeter clinical scientist who has helped to transform the lives of thousands of patients worldwide has been recognised by the Queen in her latest Birthday Honours.
Dementia experts invite public to research open day
Members of the public are being invited to a free event in Exeter on Friday 15 June, to learn more about dementia and the latest research underway in the South West to tackle the condition.
Exeter Medicine student wins Student Leader of the Year Award
A Medicine student from the University of Exeter Medical School has been named Student Leader of the Year at the Exeter Students’ Guild Awards.
Diabetes Week: Eight Exeter diabetes discoveries
To mark Diabetes Week, we’re celebrating eight Exeter Diabetes discoveries that are changing lives worldwide.
Exeter holds first Undergraduate Student Conference
Students and staff from across the Medical School gathered this Saturday (9th June) for the Undergraduate Student Conference, which took place at the Exeter Racecourse.
Exeter student wins prestigious essay prize
An Exeter Medicine student has won a prestigious essay award for her essay on emergency medicine.
Diabetes Week: Eight Exeter diabetes discoveries
To mark Diabetes Week, we’re celebrating eight Exeter Diabetes discoveries that are changing lives worldwide.
Hypnosis may help reduce distress of cancer treatment in children
Hypnosis could help to reduce the fear of medical procedures in children and young people with cancer.
Exeter professor inputs into new NICE guideline
NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has published a new guideline on assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers.
The key to good cancer care? Better admin
One of the most important factors in people’s overall experience of cancer care is good administration, according to results from a major new study funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and led by the University of Exeter Medical School in collaboration with University College London.
Professor boosts dementia expertise at Exeter
A professor who is an expert in older people's medicine has further bolstered Exeter's research expertise in dementia
Seeing the same doctor is a matter of life and death
A ground-breaking study has concluded that patients who see the same doctor over time have lower death rates.
Testicular cancer study reveals highest risk symptoms to aid diagnosis
A new study has identified the highest risk symptoms that can indicate testicular cancer, in research that aims to improve diagnosis.
Exeter leads early cancer diagnosis in major policy centre
A national expert on cancer diagnosis will take a lead role in a new £4.75 million centre to create research that guides policy.
Take part in virtual reality nature study
A new research project in Truro is calling for members of the public to help study the effects of virtual reality on health.
Exeter diabetes experts to help diagnose and treat diabetes in Africa
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has awarded Exeter experts £2 million to answer important questions on diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa.
Celebrating positives improves classroom behaviour and mental health
Training teachers to focus their attention on positive conduct and to avoid jumping to correct minor disruption improves child behaviour, concentration and mental health.
Charitable organisation funds vital global testing for babies with rare disease
A charitable organisation is providing vital funding for people with a rare condition across the world to have genetic screening at the University of Exeter.
First Medicine students graduate from Exeter
The University of Exeter Medical School will celebrate a major milestone on July 17, when its first Medical students will graduate.
Research helps address problem of hospital bed blocking
A new study has questioned assumptions about the best way to stop unnecessary admissions and extended hospital stays for frail, elderly people.
Exeter students marry and graduate on the same day
A young Romanian couple who met while studying together in Exeter have married and graduated from Medical School on the same day.
Exeter in launch of major US study on brain ageing
The University of Exeter is collaborating with Synexus, the leading global network of dedicated research sites, to launch one of the largest, registry-based research initiatives in the United States to help understand how healthy brains age.
New director of the NIHR Systematic Reviews Programme appointed
We are pleased to announce that Professor Ken Stein has been appointed as Programme Director for the NIHR Systematic Reviews (SR) Programme, starting in September 2018, successor to Professor Tom Walley.
Commonly prescribed medications linked to rise in harmful side effects in dementia
Medications which are commonly prescribed to people with dementia have been linked to an increase in harmful side-effects, research involving the University of Exeter has concluded.
Environment key battle ground in fight to tackle antibiotic resistance
The environment could be as important a battle ground as the clinic in the global fight against the spread of antibiotic resistance, new research has shown.
Better clinical trials must address “critically low” dementia research shortfall
New research gives insights into how the design of clinical trials can improve, with new insights into the “critically low” research pipeline and improve the chances of finding effective dementia therapies.
Improving the Prescribing Practice of Newly-qualified Doctors
It is known that prescribing errors in hospitals are common and that junior doctors may make more mistakes than senior doctors as they write the most prescriptions in hospital settings.
Just ten minutes of social interaction a day improves wellbeing in dementia care
An e-learning programme that trains care home staff to engage in meaningful social interaction with people who have dementia improves wellbeing and has sustained benefits.
Asking ten “critical” questions before embarking on a serious relationship can help couples thrive
Asking ten “critical” questions before embarking on a serious relationship can help couples thrive, according to a new study backed by the prominent divorce lawyer Baroness Fiona Shackleton and supported by the University of Exeter Medical School.
Student satisfaction at Exeter amongst best in Russell Group in NSS 2018
Students rate teaching quality and learning experience at Exeter amongst the highest in the Russell Group universities, according to the latest results from the NSS 2018.
Exeter researchers raise thousands for Alzheimer’s Society in mammoth bike challenge
Two researchers at the University of Exeter have pedalled a whopping 460 km from London to Paris, raising thousands of pounds for Alzheimer’s Society in a gruelling four-day challenge.
Medicine programme tops Russell Group for student satisfaction
The University of Exeter’s Medicine programme has topped the Russell Group for student satisfaction levels.
World experts target guidance on managing dementia symptoms
New research which brings together the views of the world’s leading experts has concluded that non-drug approaches should be prioritised in treating agitation in people with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Simple factors that can avoid harmful side effects in type 2 diabetes
Clinicians can match people with type 2 diabetes to the right drug for them to improve control of blood sugar and help avoid damaging side-effects, simply by factoring in simple characteristics such as sex and BMI into prescribing decisions, new research has shown.
Medical Imaging student awarded research grant
An Exeter student has been awarded a grant to research how best to optimise peer support across Medical Imaging courses in the UK.
Twin study highlights importance of both genetics and environment on gene activity
New research highlights the extent to which epigenetic variation is influenced by both inherited and environmental factors.
Key aspects of human cell ageing reversed by new compounds
The breakthrough could be “basis for a new generation of anti-degeneration drugs.”
Women in Fisheries website launched
New research exploring women’s roles in fishing families officially gets going this week, as the Women in Fisheries project launches its new website.
Landmark textbook showcases Exeter’s expertise in realist research methods
A newly published definitive guide to using realist research methods counts four researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School among the international list of chapter authors.
Researcher shortlisted for communication award
A researcher who has raised awareness of how social media affects people’s attitudes to body image has been shortlisted for a communication award.
Research reveals problems in the law on enforced mental health detainment
The current law on involving and informing the relatives or carers of people who are detained against their will on mental health grounds is not working well, according to new research.
Therapy that helps people with dementia maintain lifestyles rolled out
A technique that helps people with dementia see satisfying progress in achieving everyday goals that help them live their lives is now being rolled out.
Medicine graduation joy for young mum
It can be challenging enough being a single parent, but University of Exeter alumna Justina Igwe managed to conquer a demanding five-year Medicine degree at the same time.
From rehearsal to the stage, Cornwall medics perform first-rate care at Reading Festival
A group of Cornwall-based medical students took centre stage at the high-profile Reading Festival by helping to deliver top medical care to revellers.
Stroke doubles dementia risk, concludes large-scale study
People who have had a stroke are around twice as likely to develop dementia, according to the largest study of its kind ever conducted.
Exeter researchers awarded nearly £1 million to target lethal lung disease
Exeter researchers have been awarded a grant of almost £1 million to develop new compounds which could treat the UK's second most common lung disease.
Exeter in new UK Research and Innovation Mental Health Networks
The University of Exeter is involved in two of eight new Mental Health Networks to be announced by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The networks will bring researchers, charities and other organisations together to address important mental health research questions.
Rare cancer could be caught early using simple blood tests
A pioneering study into myeloma, a rare cancer, could lead to GPs using simple blood tests to improve early diagnosis.
Striking increase in mental health conditions in children and young people
The proportion of children and young people saying they have a mental health condition has grown six fold in England over two decades, new research reveals.
New bacterial strain named after Cornish discovery
A new bacterial strain will be named after Cornwall following its identification from a skin infection.
Disrupting genetic processes reverses ageing in human cells
Research has shed new light on genetic processes that may one day lead to the development of therapies that can slow, or even reverse, how our cells age.
Exeter joins UK’s leading mental health experts to solve treatment challenge
The University of Exeter is part of a new collaboration which will see the country's top mental health researchers and clinicians joining forces to solve some of the greatest mental health challenges facing the UK public.
Women scientists take to their soapboxes in Exeter city centre
Soapbox Science, an event that brings science to the public and showcases female scientists, returns to Exeter Saturday 29 September.
Discovery could explain failed clinical trials for Alzheimer’s, and provide a solution
Researchers have discovered a vicious feedback loop underlying brain degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease which may explain why so many drug trials have failed.
Double award nomination success for pioneering waiting times app
An app which gives people real-time information about their local urgent NHS services has been shortlisted in two of the most prestigious national awards: the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards and the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.
Major funding to explore genomic changes in dementia
Exeter researchers will join forces with global experts to investigate the mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease, in a project announced on World Alzheimer’s Day (September 21).
Exeter hits top 10 for Medicine in prestigious rankings
Medicine at the University of Exeter has entered the top 10 in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Rare genetic disorders more complex than thought
Researchers have found that the genetic causes of rare neurodevelopmental disorders vary more than previously thought.
Weight gain from adolescence linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
New research presented at this year’s annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Berlin, Germany, reveals that weight gain between the age of 10 and adulthood is associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk that is independent of body mass index (BMI).
Medicine students raise £10,000 for water wells in Ethiopia
Twelve thousand people living in the Ethiopian town of Nekemte, now have access to free, clean water thanks to money raised by University of Exeter Medicine students.
Over 30s with type 1 diabetes frequently misdiagnosed with type 2
New research presented at this year’s annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) reveals that many cases of type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosed after the age of 30 are not being properly identified and are frequently misdiagnosed as being type 2 diabetes (T2D), potentially leading to delays in receiving appropriate treatment.
Medical students to use plastinated human tissue made famous in Body Worlds exhibition
The University of Exeter Medical School has acquired ‘plastinates’ – resin-preserved body parts – famously used in the Body Worlds exhibit for use in teaching anatomy.
Student and staff achievements celebrated in Medical School awards
The University of Exeter Medical School has recognised some of its excellent students and staff for their academic achievements during the 5th Annual awards evening.
Exeter academic wins renowned cancer research award
An Exeter paper has won Research Paper of the Year under the cancer category in the Royal College for General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Awards.
Exeter secures international autism research grant
A three year international research grant of $975,000 USD (almost £750,000) has been awarded to the University of Exeter for research by Professor Jonathan Mill into the genetics of autism.
Home rehabilitation helps people with heart failure achieve better quality of life
A new home-based rehabilitation programme could help thousands of heart failure patients to achieve a better quality of life.
Expansion prompts College name change
The University of Exeter Medical School has decided to change its name to reflect the continued successful expansion of its programmes and research portfolio, and acknowledge a major step change in its ambitions for medicine and health in Exeter.
Mental Well-Being Related to Better Brain Health in Older Adults
A positive sense of mental well-being is related to better brain health among older adults, according to a new report issued today by the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) and involving University of Exeter research.
Exeter expert to advance artificial intelligence use in dementia identification with Turing Fellowship
Dr David Llewellyn has been awarded the prestigious Turing Fellowship which will aim to accelerate the application of machine learning within the healthcare industry.
Simulation leads to improved care pathway for bladder cancer
A new way of working has significantly reduced waiting times for thousands of people with bladder cancer in the South West, by an average of five weeks.
How schools can optimise support for children with ADHD
New research gives the clearest guidance yet on how schools can best support children with ADHD to improve symptoms and maximise their academic outcomes.
Losing control of gene activity in Alzheimer’s disease
Pioneering research into the mechanisms controlling gene activity in the brain could hold the key to understanding Alzheimer’s disease and might help identify effective treatments in the future.
£2.7m study to focus on dementia support workers in primary care
A new study is investigating how to introduce dementia support workers into GP surgeries, with the ultimate aim of improving the quality of life for dementia patients and their carers.
Alzheimer’s Society to fund Exeter research into brain inflammation
The University of Exeter has received a £361,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Society for a three year project to investigate the role that infections have in driving inflammation in the brain of someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
Genetic factors tied to obesity may protect against diabetes
Some genetic variations associated with obesity actually protect against Type 2 diabetes, heart attack and stroke, new findings suggest.
Two Exeter academics placed in top cited researchers of all time
Two Exeter academics have been placed alongside Freud, Einstein and Darwin in a list which ranks citations across global disciplines.
Health services must address multiple conditions in dementia care
Most people living with dementia also have at least one other health condition, and health services need to adapt to optimise their health and quality of life, a new study concludes.
Being overweight likely to cause depression, even without health complications
A largescale genomic analysis has found the strongest evidence yet that being overweight causes depression, even in the absence of other health problems.
Exeter researcher wins Young Investigator Grant
A University of Exeter researcher is among a group of promising scientists awarded Young Investigator Grants by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
£500,000 further funding for teacher classroom management study
Researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School have received £500,000 from the Education Endowment Foundation to further enhance a study that supports teachers to improve behaviour in their classroom by developing their classroom management technique.
Improving dementia care and treatment saves thousands of pounds in care homes
Improving staff training in care homes and reducing reliance on harmful medications saves thousands of pounds per year, as well as improving quality of life and reducing agitation in dementia, new research has demonstrated.
Primary teachers have 'higher psychological distress’ than other professional groups
Primary school teachers experience higher levels of clinically significant distress than people in comparable professions, according to the first study to make the comparison over a sustained time period.
Online ADHD service map aims to stop young people slipping through net
Researchers at the University of Exeter have released a map put together from the results of a national survey. The new map aims to help identify existing services and gaps in provision for young adults with Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD).
One in eight of five to 19-year-olds had mental disorder in 2017: major new survey
The University of Exeter has played a key role in a national survey which found that one in eight (12.8%) of children and young people aged between five and 19, surveyed in England in 2017, had a mental disorder.
Exeter experts among world’s most influential scientists, according to new ranking
Leading academics from the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the world’s most influential researchers, according to a prestigious new ranking.
Study Finds Biases in Widely Used Dementia Identification Tests
Quick tests used in primary care settings to identify whether people are likely to have dementia may often be wrong, according to a study published in the November 28, 2018, online issue of Neurology® Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Extreme heat damaging health and livelihoods and threatening to overwhelm world’s hospitals
New research published in The Lancet medical journal shows that rising temperatures as a result of climate change are already exposing us to an unacceptably high health risk. It warns, for the first time, that older people in Europe and the East Mediterranean are particularly vulnerable to extremes of heat, markedly higher than in Africa and SE Asia.
More than £340,000 funding for international trial to support people with dementia
More than £340,000 of UK funding will support the University of Exeter’s role in a new trial that aims to test a new way of supporting people who live with dementia to cope with life’s challenges.
Mental health disorders among England’s young has risen in recent years
, Clinical Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Exeter, writes for the Conversation UK
Scheme to improve wellbeing of parent carers to start trials
A support programme to help parents of disabled children stay healthy in mind and body will begin its first trial in the coming months, and is looking for participants.
Exeter Recognised in UK’s Top Breakthroughs List for Revolutionary Hip Replacement
The Exeter Hip has been listed as one of the UK’s 100 best breakthroughs for its life-changing impact on nearly two million lives across half a century.
Student diabetes researcher with diabetes demystifies condition
A student researcher who specialises in type 1 diabetes, after being diagnosed herself in her teens, has now launched a blog to demystify the condition.
Hong Kong’s waters benefit health and wellbeing
A ground-breaking study has revealed how spending time in and around Hong Kong’s ‘blue spaces’ (harbours, coastlines and beaches) is linked to better health and wellbeing, especially for older adults.
Human antibody discovery could save lives from fungal killer
A new way to diagnose, treat and protect against stealth fungal infections that claim more than 1.5 million lives per year worldwide has been moved a step closer, according to research published in Nature Communications.
Alzheimer’s Society Chief Executive to receive honorary degree from Exeter
The Chief Executive of one of Britain’s leading dementia charities has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of his outstanding contributions to dementia research.
Convincing evidence that type 2 diabetes is a cause of erectile dysfunction
Evidence that type 2 diabetes is a cause of erectile dysfunction has been found in a largescale genomic analysis.
Higher radiation dose needed to X-ray obese patients increases cancer risk
Extremely obese people are needing a far higher dose of radiation during x-ray examinations than people of normal weight, increasing their risk of cancer, new research has shown.
Research highlights what helps people live well with dementia
New research has identified the factors that enable people with dementia and their carers to live as well as possible.
CBE for cancer diagnosis professor whose deafness “boosted research career”
Professor Willie Hamilton, whose research in improving cancer diagnosis has helped save thousands of lives, has been awarded the CBE.