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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an acute crisis

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an acute crisis requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL.
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Student doctors have profound impact at Sheffields Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the University 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 贈10 million in new funding

91心頭 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 MacRitchies 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

91心頭 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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Researchers at the University of Sheffield lead innovative advance drug testing for Parkinsons treatment

Researchers at the University of Sheffield lead on an innovative pre-clinical project, funded by Cure Parkinsons, aimed at testing, evaluating, and comparing potential treatments that could slow the progression of Parkinsons disease.
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贈1 million funding boost for research into preventing breast cancer recurrence

Researchers working to understand why some breast cancers come back years later and form incurable secondary tumours, have received a 贈1 million funding boost.
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贈1.6 million awarded to improve mental health treatment through innovative research

Innovative research to assess the effectiveness of digital and talking therapies for anxiety and depression has been given a 贈1.6 million boost.
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Thousands of men in Yorkshire to take part in new prostate screening trial

Thousands of men in Yorkshire will be offered the opportunity to take part in a new 贈4.5 million prostate screening trial led by the University of Sheffield.
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Groundbreaking EXPERTS-ALS study for MND treatments

The EXPErimental medicine Route To Success in ALS (EXPERTS-ALS) project aims to rapidly screen potential drugs for evidence that they can slow down damage to the nervous system occurring in people with motor neuron disease