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Student doctors have ‘profound impact’ at Sheffield’s Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the СŷÊÓƵ 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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BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie’s 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

СŷÊÓƵ 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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Celebrating Excellence: Six СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield Researchers Recognised as NIHR Senior Investigators

СŷÊÓƵ is celebrating a remarkable achievement as six of our outstanding researchers have been recognised as National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators.

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New course: Utility data for use in cost-effectiveness models

We are pleased to announce that bookings are now open for the following online short course at SCHARR. Course comprises of six individual sessions covering a variety of topics relating to utility data.
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Thousands of men in Yorkshire to take part in new prostate screening trial

​​​​​​​Thousands of men in Yorkshire will be offered the opportunity to take part in a new £4.5 million prostate screening trial led by the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield. 
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Groundbreaking EXPERTS-ALS study for MND treatments

The EXPErimental medicine Route To Success in ALS (EXPERTS-ALS) project aims to rapidly screen potential drugs for evidence that they can slow down damage to the nervous system occurring in people with motor neuron disease
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Alcohol app saves lives, reduces harm and could save the NHS millions, new study shows

The ‘Drink Less’ app can be a powerful tool in reducing alcohol consumption and improving public health, a new study from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield has shown.

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Transforming Public Health Decisions: The PHEM-B Toolbox for Smarter, Long-Term Policy Predictions

How can we better predict the long-term impact of public health policies like smoking cessation campaigns or exercise programs?
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Stroke trial tests game-changing device to tackle arm weakness

A groundbreaking trial, to test a device designed to help people regain arm strength after a stroke, is being led by the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Â