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UK dentists 37 times less likely to prescribe opioids than dentists in US
UK dentists 37 times less likely to prescribe opioids than dentists in US
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Dead cells disrupt how immune cells respond to wounds and patrol for infection
Dead cells disrupt immune responses and undermine defence against infection, new research has found.
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University of Sheffield cancer researcher named among Nation’s Lifesavers
A scientist from the University of Sheffield has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy, through his research into cancer treatment.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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Sheffield researchers lead new SIPHER consortium to drive policy reform and tackle health inequalities
A new national public health research consortium led by the University of Sheffield is set to drive policy reform in order to tackle inequalities and improve the population’s health.
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University unveils new research flagships to tackle biggest global challenges
The University of Sheffield has launched four flagship research institutes which will address some of the biggest global problems through pioneering real-world solutions.
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Sheffield students first in the world to study new medicines module for orthoptists
Students from the University of Sheffield are the first in the world to study a new module for orthoptists, which will allow them to independently supply certain medicines to patients.
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Ground-breaking digital monitoring project could help prevent diseases
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have been awarded 2.1 million euros in funding to help develop technology to monitor how well people walk – a vital sign of health and wellbeing.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, International, Engineering, Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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World-leading research brings genius of Leonardo da Vinci to life
Academics from the University of Sheffield will bring the genius of Leonardo da Vinci to life through their world-leading research during a series of free talks at Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery.
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Copycat fungus deceives immune system and deactivates body’s response to infection
Fungus can imitate signals from our immune system and prevent our body from responding to infection, new research from the University of Sheffield has found.
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New research could help to develop preventative treatments for heart disease
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are to study if ‘turning off’ a protein could help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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Improving access to weight loss clubs for people with learning difficulties
A new study led by the University of Sheffield, and in partnership with weight-loss organisation Slimming World, has found there are a number of barriers preventing people with learning disabilities attending weight loss groups.
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Have your cake but can you eat it? Swallowing Awareness Day 2019
Dr Lucy Dyson, a Speech and Language Therapist, and students from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Human Communication Sciences and Clinical Dentistry, will be hosting a Dysphagia Awareness event on 13 March 2019 at the University’s Medical School.
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Sheffield expert receives highest honour bestowed by Diabetes UK
Professor Simon Heller from the University of Sheffield honoured by Diabetes UK for outstanding contribution to diabetes research.
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New gene variation which causes MND discovered in novel biological pathway
Scientists have discovered a new gene variation that causes motor neurone disease (MND) in a novel biological pathway that until now hasn’t been linked with neurodegeneration.
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Ghanaian diets undergoing nutrition transition
An international team of researchers, led by the University of Sheffield, are helping prevent diseases such as obesity in Ghana, after identifying key factors driving a change towards an unhealthy diet.
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