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Sheffield researchers hope to improve provision for children with rare diseases

A team of scientists from the University of Sheffield are starting a new research project which aims to improve provision for families and children with rare genetic syndromes.

Panic buying causing shortages of products shown by one roll of toilet paper left on a supermarket shelf.

New study identifies who is most likely to ‘panic buy’ in times of crisis

The panic buying of toilet rolls and pasta during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic may seem ridiculous now, but the over-purchasing of such necessities is surprisingly common in times of crisis.
Distressed health care worker during Covid-19 pandemic

Nurses and female health care workers most at risk of distress during Covid-19 pandemic

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have conducted the largest global review of the factors linked to psychological distress in health care workers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Deafness in infancy can affect non-verbal communication, suggests new research

Psychologists at the University of Sheffield have found that deafness in infancy affects the development of early communication skills, including non-verbal behaviours like pointing.