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Detecting diminished dopamine-firing cells inside the brain could reveal earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease
A new link between diminished input from dopamine-firing cells deep inside the brain and the ability to form new memories could be crucial in detecting the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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MS stem cell treatment stabilises disease and reduced disability, trial shows
Pioneering international research has found stem cell treatment in people with active multiple sclerosis stabilises the disease and improves disability.
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University of Sheffield launches largest ever population study on the impact of TB and HIV interventions
The University of Sheffield has today (Friday 23 March) launched the largest ever population study on the impact of TB and HIV interventions in sub-Saharan African communities.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health, International and Research
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University of Sheffield increases places for medicine students
The University of Sheffield is increasing the number of places available for students in its Medical School as part of a new government initiative announced this week (20 March 2018).
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Medicine, dentistry and health, Community, Teaching and Students and alumni
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New osteoarthritis genes discovered, paving way for new therapies
In the largest study of its kind, nine novel genes for osteoarthritis have been discovered by scientists from the University of Sheffield and their collaborators.
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Microscopic ‘shuttles’ transport enzyme from cells to trigger onset of kidney disease
A new study involving the University of Sheffield has identified a key culprit in the onset of kidney disease in a major marker for kidney disease development.
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University spin-out granted first licensed treatment to help children with rare disorder
A University of Sheffield spin-out company has been granted its first licensed treatment in Europe for children with a rare disorder.
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Sheffield scientists win crucial grants to take forward prostate cancer research
Leading scientists from the University of Sheffield are pioneering research to stop the spread of prostate cancer and prevent the disease from growing back after primary treatment.
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More than 200 million medication errors occur in NHS per year, say researchers
A new study has revealed an estimated 237 million medication errors occur in the NHS in England every year, and avoidable adverse drug reactions (ADRs) cause hundreds of deaths.
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New marker could help to identify heart attack patients most at risk
A new study from the University of Sheffield has shown a new blood test could provide a clue as to why some patients are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease risk after suffering a heart attack.
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Breast cancer charity Second Hope awards first ever PhD studentship to researchers at the University of Sheffield
A research team at the University of Sheffield has been awarded a £100,000 grant by the charity Second Hope to investigate why breast cancer spreads to the skeleton in 80 per cent of patients who develop Secondary Breast Cancer.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Medicine, dentistry and health, Students and alumni and Research
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Poorer survival rates for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia living in deprived areas
Adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia living in deprived areas of England have poorer survival rates, a new study has found.
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Virtual reality helping to improve healthcare
A virtual reality colonoscopy developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield could help clinicians to detect abnormalities in the digestive system.
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Vitamin D supplements could ease painful IBS symptoms
Vitamin D supplements could help to ease painful Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found.
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University Commercialisation Manager named in Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list for Science and Healthcare
A University of Sheffield Commercialisation Manager has today (23 January 2018) been named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list for Science and Healthcare.
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