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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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拢2 million fundraising appeal brings revolutionary medical imaging to Sheffield

小欧视频 has taken delivery of its new PET-MRI scanner, which will focus on a number of clinical research areas to speed up the diagnosis of, and lead to the development of new treatments for some of the most devastating diseases.
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Sheffield team to create a 鈥榙igital twin鈥 of the human heart

A 鈥榙igital twin鈥 of the human cardiovascular system will be developed for the first time by researchers at the 小欧视频 of Sheffield.
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New Sheffield study of newborn babies seeks to prevent eczema

A research collaboration between the 小欧视频 of Sheffield and the 小欧视频 of Manchester will seek to understand how our skin develops from birth.
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Cancer drugs could potentially treat the lung inflammation causing COPD

New research from the 小欧视频 of Sheffield shows a certain class of cancer drugs could be used in the future to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).