Stories in School of Medicine

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Combining ultrasound and MRI technology can help detect prostate cancer at an earlier stage and potentially save lives, according to new University of Dundee research.

Published on 26 July 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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A breast cancer survivor who has spent 20 years supporting research into the disease has been presented with a unique commemorative gift celebrating her achievement in raising £100,000 through the sale of homemade tablet.

Published on 25 January 2023  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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University of Dundee-led research has shown that medical students who declare a disability are just as likely to complete the course successfully as those who do not.

Published on 1 April 2022  Collection: Good Health and Well Being , Quality Education , Reduced Inequalities

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Scientists at the University of Dundee and Harvard Medical School have identified the key targets of an enzyme that play a critical role in protecting the brain against the development of Parkinson’s disease.

Published on 12 November 2021  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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A deep brain ultrasound treatment that can transform the quality of life for people with uncontrollable tremors has been made available in Scotland for the first time following a University of Dundee fundraising campaign.

Published on 23 June 2021  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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A simple blood test developed by researchers from the University of Dundee could help doctors spot deadly damage to the aorta, the body’s largest blood vessel.

Published on 7 June 2021  Collection: Good Health and Well Being

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Even a global pandemic has not proven formidable enough to prevent one-woman tablet-making machine Fiona Edwards from raising thousands of pounds for research at the University of Dundee.

Published on 5 January 2021 

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Three spinout projects from the University of Dundee with the potential to deliver significant healthcare benefits have received more than £250,000 from Scottish Enterprise to support their development.

Published on 6 November 2020  Collection: Decent Work and Economic Growth