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Encouraging early study for investigational drug in people with motor neurone disease
The University of Sheffield with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only site in the UK to have participated in an, international clinical trial for an investigational drug in people with a form of motor neurone disease (MND)
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Sheffield to play key role in new study into long-term health impacts of coronavirus
A major UK study involving researchers from the University of Sheffield into the long-term health impacts of Covid-19 on hospitalised patients has been launched.
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New insights from first clinical trial of potential treatment for motor neurone disease
Results from a randomised clinical trial have shown that a potential new treatment can help control the immune response of patients with motor neurone disease (MND), which could reduce further damage in the brain and spinal cord.
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Study confirms ‘classic’ symptoms of COVID-19
A persistent cough and fever have been confirmed as the most prevalent symptoms associated with COVID-19, according to a major international review of patient data.
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New understanding of immune cells could help us fight infection without antibiotics
A new understanding of immune cells could help scientists support our own immune system to fight infection without the need for antibiotics.
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New, more infectious strain of Covid-19 now dominates global cases of virus
Researchers have shown that a variation in the viral genome of Covid-19 improved its ability to infect human cells and helped it become the dominant strain circulating around the world today.
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People living with complex eye condition sought for University of Sheffield research
People with nystagmus are being invited to contribute to medical research by sharing their experiences of accessing a patient information pack, designed to support people living with the little known and complex eye condition.
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Adult cancer drug could lead to more effective treatment for high-risk childhood neuroblastoma
A type of drug already used to treat breast and ovarian cancer, called a PARP inhibitor, may be effective in treating children with high-risk neuroblastoma, a common childhood tumour with a low survival rate, a new study suggests.
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Scientists to develop pain-free device to detect oral cancer
A research collaboration has been awarded £1m in funding from SBRI Healthcare – an NHS England initiative – to test and develop a pain-free, non-invasive and instantaneous method to detect oral cancer.
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People with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures
People living with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures, new research led by the University of Sheffield has found.
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Sheffield researchers join national challenge to find a vaccine to prevent COVID-19
The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are taking part in a major national research trial investigating how well a potential new vaccine could protect against COVID-19.
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Award-winning Sheffield speech therapy students volunteer to support community
Speech and language therapy students studying at the University of Sheffield have been recognised for championing volunteering as a way to support the local community and achieve academically.
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University launches Big 30 fundraising challenge to support Parkinson’s research
The University of Sheffield is inviting staff, students and members of the public to get involved in a Big 30 challenge to support research into Parkinson’s disease.
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Sheffield’s COVID-19 experts to host online Q&A event
The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to host a live online event on COVID-19 research as part of International Clinical Trials Day.
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Sheffield’s marvellous world of medical research goes digital with online festival
How can we all live healthier, longer lives? That is something on many people's minds at the moment and medical researchers at the University of Sheffield want to help you find out how.
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