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Illusions as the key: how spatial technology can help patients23 November 2023Spatial technology such as virtual reality can help patients who have difficulty with spatial cognition, for instance if they keep on losing their way...
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Lingling Weng aims to improve clinical practice with placebo and nocebo effects17 October 2023The placebo effect was completely new to her when Lingling Weng began the PhD project in Leiden. She is now a postdoc in China. 'It would be great to ...
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New research reveals link between finger tapping and Alzheimer's20 September 2023Suddenly getting lost, failing to recognise family members, or forgetting words and names are well-known symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Psychologist...
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New HR pilot ‘Annual Interview’ aims for a team oriented approach14 September 2023Together with Leiden University’s central HRM department, the department of Health-, Medical- and Neuropsychology has started a new HR pilot. For all ...
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Vibrant illustrations and mind-boggling graphs - Psychology students share insights into their research07 July 2023Why do some smokers quit much more easily than others? Can we think ourself to insomnia? And does playing music together help to calm conflicts? Psych...
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Professor Andrea Evers appointed member of the Scientific Council for Government04 July 2023Leiden University health psychologist Andrea Evers will join the Scientific Council for Government (WRR) on 1 January 2024. Last Friday, the council o...
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Can placebo techniques help rheumatism patients reduce their medication?30 June 2023From painful joints to intense fatigue: a third of rheumatism patients suffer serious effects from this chronic condition and rely long-term on medica...
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Making a difference in palliative care: Liesbeth van Vliet wins EAPC Award27 June 2023Health psychologist Liesbeth van Vliet receives International recognition for her research on doctor-patient communication in the setting of advanced,...
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Helping GPs identify patients with persistent somatic symptoms earlier26 June 2023Medical psychologist Willeke Kitselaar developed a model that helps identify patients with persistent somatic symptoms earlier, based on an extensive ...
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Early Career Award for Kaya Peerdeman22 May 2023Last week, Kaya Peerdeman received the SIPS Early Career Award at the fourth international conference of the Society for Interdisciplinary Placebo Stu...
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NWO Open Competition grant for two Leiden psychologists with promising research projects16 May 2023In the third round of the NWO Open Competition SGW-XS pilot program, development psychologist Anke Klein and neuropsychologist Marit Ruitenberg each r...
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New centre of expertise makes placebo research accessible for healthcare and society14 April 2023Positive expectations about treatment increase the likelihood of success. The new Center for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies Leiden is therefore pro...
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Peak performances by operating theatre teams: What makes care professionals resilient?11 April 2023Working in an operating theatre takes nerves of steel. High pressure, stress and unexpected developments during operations ask a lot of care professio...
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To what extent does your background and your own physical consciousness influence your experience in VR?05 April 2023Neuroscientists Ineke van der Ham (Leiden University) and Anouk Keizer (Utrecht University) regularly use VR in their research. Their experiences with...
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How can we live healthier lives? Universities and hospitals are going to find out21 March 2023Getting out and exercising rather than slobbing on the sofa, breathing in fresh air instead of cigarette smoke and grabbing healthy snacks instead of ...