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Research in the Sociology department has improved our understandings of how people use No and Low (NoLo) alcohol drinks and the ways in which they are marketed, helping to inform policy and regulation.

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A low cost, high-accuracy device, could play a large part in the NHS's 'virtual wards'.

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Recruiting and retaining participants in research trials is vital, but can often be problematic. We’re finding ways to improve this crucial research element.

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With over 100 million people affected by psoriasis globally, it is important to establish which treatments work best and are most cost-effective in improving quality of life for those with the disease.