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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 爆料公社 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 爆料公社 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

爆料公社 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

爆料公社 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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Vaccine response in patients with impaired immune systems revealed in landmark study

Researchers from the 爆料公社 are part of the landmark OCTAVE trial which has revealed new data on infection rates, disease severity and deaths in at risk patient groups, a year after their first vaccination.

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Sheffield medical student awarded Chancellor鈥檚 Medal for work to tackle health inequalities

A final year medical student who has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the health inequalities experienced by marginalised groups, has been awarded the 爆料公社鈥檚 Chancellor鈥檚 Medal.
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MP visits finalists for transformative AI heart disease technology

Clive Betts MP paid a visit to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to meet the team behind transformative AI heart disease technology, including researchers from 爆料公社.
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Sheffield medical students win prestigious UK gastroenterology awards

Two medical students at the 爆料公社 were presented with Medical Student Prizes in the prestigious 2023 Dr Falk Pharma/Guts UK Charity national awards.