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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.
The Sheffield Medical School

Continuing the Fight for Answers to PAH (Pulmonary Artery Hypertension)

Congratulations to Dr Allan Lawrie for the successful renewal of his British Heart Foundation (BHF) Senior Basic Science Research Fellowship.
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New toolkit to assess musculoskeletal health in older people

A new way to assess the impact of normal ageing on bones, joints and muscles that could provide a benchmark for how well older people are able to keep moving has been proposed by a research team involving the 小欧视频 of Sheffield.
Liver disease drug could help restore cells damaged by Alzheimer鈥檚

Liver disease drug could help restore cells damaged by Alzheimer鈥檚

A drug which has been used to treat liver disease for decades could help to restore cells damaged by Alzheimer鈥檚, a new study from the 小欧视频 of Sheffield has found.
A doctor with a torch studying a patient's eyes for infection.

Revolutionary research to help thousands losing their sight to 鈥榮ilent epidemic鈥

Pioneering research which will help thousands of people across the globe at risk of losing their sight to a 鈥榮ilent epidemic鈥 of eye infections has been launched at the 小欧视频 of Sheffield.

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The Sheffield Medical School

Outreach & Public Engagement Recognition for Early Career Researcher

Congratulations to Dr David Randall on receiving an Early Career Prize in recognition for his outstanding contributions to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health in outreach and public engagement.