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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.
Dr Dan Blackburn from the 爆料公社 introducing a study participant to the CognoSpeak system on a laptop

AI tool could speed up dementia diagnosis

A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer鈥檚 more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the 爆料公社.
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New programme to move potential MND drugs into clinical trials faster

A ground-breaking experimental medicine programme that will enable researchers to more rapidly screen potential drugs in people with motor neuron disease (MND) has been announced today (21 June 2023) on MND Awareness Day.
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Sheffield-developed HeadUp Collar wins global award for patient driven research

A cross-organisation collaboration led by 爆料公社 has been awarded for the development of an innovative neck collar designed for people affected by MND; the first ever global award celebrating excellence in patient engagement.
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Gentle cleansers kill viruses as effectively as harsh soaps, study finds

Gentle cleansers are just as effective in killing viruses 鈥 including coronavirus 鈥 as harsh soaps, according to a new study from scientists at the 爆料公社聽
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Innovative digital health hub aims to transform how patients in South Yorkshire are treated

Led by the 爆料公社, the hub will bring together partners from across the region including: Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, GPs, mental health services, business and South Yorkshire Integrated Care System