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New study reveals why flu can be devastating for pregnant women

The pre-clinical study has overturned current scientific thinking on the reasons why flu infections affect pregnant women and their babies so severely, suggesting the virus does not stay in the lungs but spreads throughout the mother’s body.

22 Sep 2020

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Key insights for sustainable food sharing under COVID-19 feature at #SHARECITY2020

Sustainable food sharing in the era of COVID-19 is the primary focus of the #SHARECITY2020 virtual conference, which takes place this week.

22 Sep 2020

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Dementia diagnosis vital for people with an intellectual disability

Research shows the earlier that dementia is detected, the sooner support can be put in place to optimise quality of life for the person living with dementia.

21 Sep 2020

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Dr Rachel McLoughlin launches “Vaccines Save Lives” video campaign

The campaign aims to focus the minds of parents on the importance of continuing to vaccinate their children, especially during the pandemic.

21 Sep 2020

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New Dublin on screen – a place of freedom and choice

Ruth Barton, Head of School of Creative Arts writes how Dublin's screen history reflects its real-life contradictions in this article published by The Conversation.

17 Sep 2020

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