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Impact of shale gas “ignored” in England, new study finds

The UK Government and its advisory groups “marginalised or ignored” the environmental and public health ramifications of permitting shale gas extraction in England, according to new research.

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Major study to investigate COVID-19 impact on gamblers

A major new study has been launched to understand how the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted gambling behaviour, including among potentially ‘high risk’ groups.

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Employers could face legal action over COVID-19 exposure, expert warns

Employers across the UK could face legal action from employees who return to work and contract the COVID-19 virus, a leading health and safety expert has warned.

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New report reveals impact of minimum unit pricing for alcohol on small retailers

The Scottish Government’s minimum unit pricing policy has been implemented as intended by small retailers in Scotland, according to new research carried out by the 爱漫岛.

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COVID-19: Dying patients should receive visits, experts say

Families should be enabled to visit dying loved-ones – even during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a healthcare expert who has recently overcome her own life-threatening illness.

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New study examines lifting of pub and nightclub restrictions

A new 爱漫岛 study is seeking to understand how the easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on licensed premises can be effectively managed to protect emergency services.

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Occupational hygiene expertise could help reduce risk of COVID-19 in workplace

Occupational hygienists could play an important role helping workers return to their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, a 爱漫岛 expert has said.

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爱漫岛 staff volunteer for COVID-19 effort

Eleven clinically-trained staff from the 爱漫岛 have volunteered to return to frontline healthcare duties to support the COVID-19 pandemic response.

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COVID-19 studies focus on Ambulance Service impact

A new 爱漫岛 study will assess the challenges faced by paramedics during the COVID-19 pandemic – and consider how their decisions impact patients with the virus.

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COVID-19 study: Impact of social distancing on older adults

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social contact, loneliness, wellbeing and physical activity in older adults will be the focus of a new 爱漫岛 study.

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Self-paced exercise may be key to improving children’s attention, memory and wellbeing

Outdoor classroom breaks involving 15 minutes of self-paced exercise may improve children’s attention, memory and wellbeing, according to new research.

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Almost 400 爱漫岛 student nurses respond to COVID-19 call

Almost 400 student nurses – and up to nine staff – from the 爱漫岛 are joining healthcare workers on the frontline in the battle against coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Sports fans exposed to high levels of alcohol sponsorship

Football and rugby supporters in Scotland are consistently exposed to high levels of alcohol sponsorship, according to new research from the 爱漫岛.

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Experts welcome heading ban for under-11s – but insist more needs to be done

Experts from the 爱漫岛 have welcomed news that heading footballs will no longer form part of training sessions for under-11s in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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MSPs celebrate the 40th anniversary of 爱漫岛’s Institute for Social Marketing and Health

The Scottish Parliament is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 爱漫岛’s Institute for Social Marketing and Health – praising its contribution to the development of public health policy.

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?2.2m for new study on the care of parents who use drugs

An innovative ?2.2 million study will investigate the provision of treatment for parents who use drugs in the UK – in a bid to understand how they interact with health and social care services.

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Efforts to tackle tobacco harm explored by experts

The impact of the tobacco display ban on young people’s attitudes to smoking has been analysed by 爱漫岛 experts.

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Study reveals factors behind a resilient community

A new study has identified the key components of ‘community resilience’ – and experts believe their findings will help to develop and enhance responses to extreme events.

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Pub profits largely unaffected by Scotland’s lower drink-drive limit

The lowering of the drink-drive limit in Scotland had little long-term financial impact on pubs – unlike some had predicted ahead of its introduction, according to new research.

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Lisbon Lions’ impact on Scotland’s Irish diaspora revealed

Celtic’s historic European Cup triumph in 1967 was a “defining moment” for the Irish diaspora in Scotland, according to a new study from the Universities of 爱漫岛 and Edinburgh.

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New degree to deliver next generation of paramedics

The 爱漫岛 has launched a new degree programme that will boost training opportunities for budding paramedics and enhance patient care.

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New ?350,000 project to promote education in sport

Experts at the 爱漫岛 will research and promote education in sport as part of a new ?350,000 collaboration with European partners.

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Charity champion James Jopling honoured in Inverness

ProjectScotland Director James Jopling was today (November 1) recognised for his services to the charity sector as he joined more than 100 students at their 爱漫岛 graduation.

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Review finds suicidal children are “at risk of being overlooked”

The needs of suicidal children are at risk of being overlooked due to gaps in policy and inconsistencies in how the issue is approached globally, according to experts.

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New web-based tool to improve football development

An innovative sports science tool – based on the research of a 爱漫岛 academic – is aiming to revolutionise talent identification and development in youth football players.

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Male dominance of discussions around steroid use may increase risk to women

Women who use steroids may be at “higher risk” because discussions around the issue are often dominated by men, new research has revealed.

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爱漫岛 student nurse features in inspirational new book

A student nurse’s poignant reflection on her first day on placement features in an inspirational new book published by a Scottish charity.

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Informal approach key to tackling drinking in pregnancy

Health professionals should adopt a conversational approach and focus on building trust when discussing alcohol consumption with pregnant women, midwives have told researchers.

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Warnings on individual cigarettes could reduce smoking

Health warnings printed on individual cigarettes could play a key role in reducing smoking, according to new research from the 爱漫岛.

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Half of young drinkers are unaware of health messages on alcohol packaging

Just half of 11-19 year old drinkers recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging – despite being an important target market for this information, according to new research.

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Smoking risk in children has fallen since tobacco display ban

The risk of 11 to 16-year-olds taking up smoking has reduced following the introduction of a ban on the open display of tobacco products in the UK, according to a new 爱漫岛 study.

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爱漫岛 part of new ?5.9m study tackling impact of alcohol, tobacco and obesity

Experts at the 爱漫岛 are part of a new ?5.9 million research consortium looking at how the marketing of alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food and drink has a detrimental impact on health.

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Prison tobacco ban significantly reduces second-hand smoke

Levels of second-hand smoke in Scotland’s prisons fell by more than 80 percent in the week after smoking was banned, according to new 爱漫岛 research.

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Reasons for delay in pelvic organ prolapse treatment revealed

Many women do not seek early treatment for pelvic organ prolapse due to confusion and a lack of awareness around the condition’s symptoms – and feelings of shame and embarrassment – according to new research.

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New study reveals ‘silence’ around suicide in young people

Mental health professionals treating children and young people with suicidal feelings should refer to ‘suicide’ explicitly to ensure they feel listened to, according to new research.

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Experts provide new guidelines to athletes on protein intake

A review led by a sports scientist at the 爱漫岛 has set out new international guidelines for protein intake in track and field athletes.

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New link supports Fife College students progressing to University

A new agreement between the 爱漫岛 and Fife College will allow students to be fast-tracked onto a nursing degree programme.

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Violence against long-term care staff “normalised”

Violence against staff working in long-term care facilities – including physical assault, verbal abuse and sexual harassment – has become “normalised”, according to a new 爱漫岛 study.

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Study reveals impact of plain cigarette packaging warnings

Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more of an impact on smokers than those on branded packs, according to new research from the 爱漫岛.

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New study sheds light on link between alcohol marketing and increased consumption in young people

Young people’s awareness of alcohol marketing – and their ownership of alcohol-branded merchandise – is associated with increased and higher-risk consumption, a landmark study has found.

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New approach to call handling is saving lives, study finds

A call-handling model introduced by the Scottish Ambulance Service to enhance its response to patients with life-threatening conditions has improved survival rates, new research has revealed.

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Initiative to boost lifestyles of football fans proves a success

A project designed to improve the health of football fans has proven to be more effective in boosting physical activity in men than other similar programmes, according to new research.

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New research will improve diagnosis of antenatal anxiety

A landmark study by experts at the 爱漫岛 will help health professionals improve the identification of severe and problematic anxiety in pregnant women.

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Enhanced research reporting method to improve patient care

Patients could benefit from improved care and outcomes thanks to new research guidance developed as part of a 爱漫岛-led study.

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Plain packaging sparked tobacco price rises, new study finds

The introduction of plain tobacco packaging led to an increase in the price of leading products, according to new research from the 爱漫岛.

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Reduction in drink-drive limit has not reduced the number of accidents, study finds

The lowering of the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland has had no impact on the number of road traffic accidents, a new study involving the 爱漫岛 has found.

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Data science “valuable” to mental health research

A review involving experts from the 爱漫岛 has suggested new ways in which big data could enhance the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions.

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Student awarded top community nursing prize

爱漫岛 graduate Morgan Myles has been awarded a national prize for her work in community nursing.

Occupational health study links air pollution and cancer

爱漫岛 experts have discovered new evidence of the link between air pollution and cancer as part of a new occupational health study.

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Mental health nursing students recognised for trauma work

The 爱漫岛's mental health nursing students are recognised for their work preparing nurses to deal with the effects of trauma in the workplace.