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Welcome, This e-Zine is designed for students who have an offer with the University of Edinburgh-College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, to provide you with the latest College updates as well as further details on your journey to the University.
Hello, This month we launched our brand new app, which is available via the App Store under the search name ‘UoE CMVM’. More on the features of the app is included in the month’s issue. We’ve also started a new section showcasing some of our current PhD students research collaborations with their supervisors. This month’s issue looks at publications in the fields of developmental biology and clinical brain sciences. We’d love to hear any feedback you may have on this section. As always, if you have any further queries please contact us. September is getting very close now and myself and the whole team look forward to welcoming you to the programme! Best wishes, Barry Connolly Customer Relationship Manager Barry.Connolly@ed.ac.uk
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Latest College News
Low testosterone levels linked to diabetes Low levels of testosterone in men could increase their risk of developing diabetes. University scientists have found that low testosterone levels are linked to a resistance to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Low testosterone We know that men with low testosterone levels are more likely to become obese, and as a develop diabetes. This study shows that low testosterone is a risk factor for diabetes no matter how much a person weighs. (Read More)
New technique could predict heart attacks A new imaging method could help improve how doctors predict a patient’s risk of having a heart attack.
University scientists, funded by the British Heart Foundation, have combined different scan techniques to look at the disease process in coronary arteries that lead to heart attacks. The research, carried out in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, looked at the use of PET scans and CT scans. (Read More)
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Scans could aid delivery decisions Scientists are using MRI scans to see if they can determine when best to deliver babies that are not growing as fast as they should in the womb. The University study aims to see if changes to the placenta can indicate when babies that are not growing as fast as they should need to be delivered. These babies should be delivered to improve their survival rates.
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Vets work on mystery of "robotic cats“ Vets are working to find the cause of a neurological condition that has been affecting Scottish cats during the last decade. The cats are believed to have a slowly-progressing neurological disease, with symptoms that include an odd walking gait with a stiff, extended tail. This strange movement has seen the cats dubbed as ‘robotic cats’.
Collaboration Experts from the University’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies are working with the Animal Health Trust to identify the cause of the condition. The illness is currently untreatable but it is hoped that if experts can determine its cause they will be able to find a treatment.
Diagnosis Around 50 cases of the ultimately-fatal disease have been identified, mostly in Scotland, over the past decade. The Hospital for Small Animals at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is offering a service whereby vets can send videos and full clinical histories of cats to help diagnose cases of the condition. (Read More)
New University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine App
We're pleased to let you know that the ‘UoE CMVM’ App is now live and free to download at Apple's App Store. The App pulls together key information from our website, allowing prospective applicants to explore the range of postgraduate programmes available and get application advice, while offerholders can use it to watch video guidance on accepting offers, and access accommodation links, latest College news, student blogs, Facebook groups etc. We will be using the App to keep you updated on important updates leading up to matriculation and enrolment. So please remember to 'accept' the push notification request once you've downloaded it. The App is currently available for iPhone and iPad users only, but if successful will be rolled out to other platforms. You can find it in the App Store by searching for "UoE CMVM".
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Accommodation Overview Guarantee and deadlines New single postgraduate students from outside the EU are guaranteed an offer of student accommodation. For postgraduates from within the EU studying for the full year 2011-12, if you would still like to be considered for University accommodation, it is important you apply online using the 'Ready to apply' link below and, when requested, ensure you opt to go onto the waiting list.
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Related links •Private Housing •Ready to apply? •Student experiences of University accommodation •Energy and sustainability •EAP and Pre Sessional Student Accommodation
Student Blogs Follow the College’s student ambassadors and their experiences at the University of Edinburgh:
http://explorecmvm.blogspot.com Callum Johnstone Current PhD student studying aspects of Dementia. Follow his blog at: http://callumjohnston.blogspot.com/ Xin Ma Current PhD student studying causes of Alzheimer's disease.Follow her blog at: http://florazgnd.blogspot.com/
Vicky Young Current PhD student, studying reproductive health http://edinburghphdstudent.wordpress.com/
Xiying Yang Current MSc student in Biomedical Sciences. Follow her blog at: http://yangxiying.blogspot.com/
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Contact Details If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate To contact us at: Postgraduate Office College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine The University of Edinburgh The Chancellor's Building 49 Little France Crescent Edinburgh EH16 4SB Tel: +44(0)131 242 6460/6461 Email:mvmpg@ed.ac.uk
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