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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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New simple method to diagnose adrenal insufficiency reduces need for hospital tests

A new study using saliva rather than blood to test for adrenal insufficiency offers significant improvements for screening patients.
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Less than four in 100 men accepted to be sperm donors

Less than four in 100 men who apply to be sperm donors reach the end of the process and have samples frozen and released for treatments, according to a new study.

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Researchers develop award-winning tool using AI to measure heart鈥檚 function

Researchers from our Medical School have worked with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation to develop a pioneering artificial intelligence tool to help doctors get fast and accurate measurements of the heart鈥檚 function.
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Thousands of Yorkshire people to receive self-testing kits in bladder health check study

The 鈥榊ORKSURe鈥 trial is investigating whether urine self-testing kits and community early detection clinics are an effective way of screening for bladder health problems including bladder cancer.