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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an acute crisis

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an acute crisis requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL.
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Student doctors have profound impact at Sheffields Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the University of Sheffield have the chance to work with and learn from communities as part of their social accountability placement. We speak to third year David Thomas about his experiences at the Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC).
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 贈10 million in new funding

91心頭 and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchies work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

91心頭 is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
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Sheffield Dermatology Research to Investigate New Imaging Technologies for Non-Invasive Monitoring of Treatment Effects

Dr Simon Danby, Professor Stephen Matcher and Professor Michael J Cork have been awarded a 贈420,000 grant from Leo Pharma to undertake the "Skin Pathology assessment with Optical Technologies (SPOT) clinical study.

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Liver drug trialled in Parkinsons patients as novel treatment approach

A drug which has been used to treat liver disease for over 30 years is being trialled in patients with Parkinsons Disease to determine its safety and tolerability in Parkinsons, but also to assess its potential to slow down disease progression for the first time.
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Researchers to examine Congenital Heart Disease in Unborn Babies Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Congratulations to Debbie Jarvis and Paul Griffiths on their BHF Project grant award to study unborn babies with congenital heart disease. The award entitled MR of the brain in fetuses with congenital heart disease is for 贈279,832 over a three year period.
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University of Sheffield supports only second scanner of its kind in the UK for Sheffield Childrens Hospital

91心頭 has helped fund a life-changing EOS scanner to help young patients at Sheffield Childrens Hospital, only the second of its kind for children in the UK.