Population health and wealth
View case studies from the population health and wealth research theme.
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Read about latest research linked to population health and wealth.
Population health and wealth case studies
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Professor Iris Grunwald, Chair of Neuroradiology, shares how the University is improving patient care in Dundee and around the world.
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As part of ongoing work to promote liver health, the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee is supporting World Liver Day 2024 today (19 April) through its latest contribution to tackling liver diseases.
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How our quality data and health informatics expertise has enhanced randomised controlled trials for the benefit of clinical practice.
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How our unique health informatic expertise is helping when considering treatment in patients with various aspects of kidney disease.
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Impact case study
Shaping the future of commercial drug development and driving global pharmaceutical investment.
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Impact case study
Driving improvements in screening programmes and reducing bowel cancer mortality rates.
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Health complications brought about by the pandemic have helped to make the public aware of the importance of respiratory health, a University of Dundee expert has said.
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A life-changing procedure that can prevent uncontrolled tremors in Parkinson’s patients has been performed for the first time in Scotland.
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The relationship between cityscapes and so-called “urban forests” is to receive a root and branch review as part of major conference hosted by the University of Dundee
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Scientists at the University of Dundee have uncovered the inner relay of a molecular switch that protects the brain against the development of Parkinson’s disease.
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The world’s first potential therapy for an increasingly common respiratory illness has been identified following a trial led by an expert from the University of Dundee and a global biopharmaceutical company.
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Artificial Intelligence has the capability to detect people living with the risk of experiencing heart failure, new University of Dundee research has discovered.
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One of Scotland’s most significant scientific success stories in recent times has been celebrated at a special event hosted by the University of Dundee.
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Experts at the University of Dundee have proven that the beta-blocker, Bisoprolol, can now be safely prescribed to patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for cardiac disease treatment.
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Scientists at the University of Dundee have identified a fractional part of a hormone that could lead to a new drug treatment for early stage dementia
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A new study from the University of Dundee has found that hypertension patients who took blood pressure medication at a time aligned with their body clock had a reduced risk of heart attack.