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St George's expert leads drive to improve children's nutrition

St George's expert leads drive to improve children's nutrition

St George’s child nutrition expert Dr Anthony Williams is heading a new government scheme to improve the nutrition of toddlers in England.

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Genetically engineered tobacco plant cleans up environmental toxin

Genetically engineered tobacco plant cleans up environmental toxin

Researchers find that a new strain of tobacco plant can make antibodies to toxic pond scum that affects humans, livestock and wildlife

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St George’s professor demands action on increased prescription drug abuse

St George’s professor demands action on increased prescription drug abuse

The rapid global spread of prescription drug addiction must be dealt with immediately, according to the head of the International Centre for Drug Policy at St George’s, University of London.

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Student doctors to deliver vital healthcare to remote communities in South Asia

Student doctors to deliver vital healthcare to remote communities in South Asia

A group of trainee medics is preparing to visit Nepal to provide essential medical care to poor rural communities.

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St George’s researchers issue ecstasy death warning to young, healthy people

St George’s researchers issue ecstasy death warning to young, healthy people

Ecstasy is more likely to kill young, healthy people than other drugs such as crystal meth and speed according to researchers, who described their findings as a "concern"

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Ministers visit St George’s as the government launches a new drive to widen access to university

Ministers visit St George’s as the government launches a new drive to widen access to university

The Prime Minister was amongst a group of ministers who visited St George’s, University of London to speak with medical students about their education and aspirations. The visit was shortly after the government announced a series of measures to promote the aspirations of young people from all backgrounds and put social mobility at the heart of plans for economic growth.

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New collaboration to improve healthcare delivery and education

New collaboration to improve healthcare delivery and education

St George’s, University of London is part of a collaboration of NHS, education and social care organisations to form major new government-funded network that aims to improve healthcare delivery and education in the South London.

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New St George's NHS Trust nursing director endorses move to graduate-only profession at university conference

New St George's NHS Trust nursing director endorses move to graduate-only profession at university conference

Speaking at a conference organised by SGUL and Kingston University's joint Faculty, the new nursing director at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust has backed the move for all new nurses to have degrees.

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Immune-boosting drugs could enhance cancer treatment

Immune-boosting drugs could enhance cancer treatment

Stimulating the body’s own immune system to fight cancer offers new treatment opportunities for patients and scientists have made the first step towards finding some existing cancer drugs that could help.

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St George's in HIV battle front line for World AIDS Day

St George's in HIV battle front line for World AIDS Day

In the week of World AIDS Day, scientists at St George's are undertaking groundbreaking research in an attempt to eradicate the disease.

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St George’s Professor knighted in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

St George’s Professor knighted in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

St George’s Professor Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, renowned for his work advancing women’s health and maternity care, was honoured in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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St George's expert leads drive to improve children's nutrition

St George’s child nutrition expert Dr Anthony Williams is heading a new government scheme to improve the nutrition of toddlers in England.

Genetically engineered tobacco plant cleans up environmental toxin

Researchers find that a new strain of tobacco plant can make antibodies to toxic pond scum that affects humans, livestock and wildlife

St George’s professor demands action on increased prescription drug abuse

The rapid global spread of prescription drug addiction must be dealt with immediately, according to the head of the International Centre for Drug Policy at St George’s, University of London.

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