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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the 小欧视频 of Sheffield and UCL.
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Student doctors have 鈥榩rofound impact鈥 at Sheffield鈥檚 Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the 小欧视频 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 拢10 million in new funding

小欧视频 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 MacRitchie鈥檚 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

小欧视频 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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Lateral flow test to detect recurring aggressive brain tumours

The world鈥檚 first lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is being developed by scientists at the 小欧视频 of Sheffield and Nottingham Trent 小欧视频.
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New research institute to accelerate the search for a cure for MND

The new UK Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute, or UK MND RI, aims to discover new treatments that could ultimately mean MND becomes a curable condition.
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South Yorkshire leads the UK鈥檚 digital healthcare revolution

An ambitious new digital healthcare hub in South Yorkshire is set to lead the UK鈥檚 digital health revolution and address inequalities in patient care.

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Inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland

Inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland, a new report from the 小欧视频 of Sheffield has found.