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Sheffield team to create a ‘digital twin’ of the human heart
A ‘digital twin’ of the human cardiovascular system will be developed for the first time by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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Sheffield scientists create 3D printed parts that can kill bacteria
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have, for the first time, manufactured 3D printed parts that show resistance to common bacteria. This could stop the spread of infections such as MRSA in hospitals and care homes, saving the lives of vulnerable patients.
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New Sheffield study of newborn babies seeks to prevent eczema
A new study to understand how our skin develops from birth aims to identify the early risk factors for the development of eczema.
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Cancer drugs could potentially treat COPD, Sheffield research finds
New research has shown the potential for clinically available cancer treatments to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Sheffield awarded funding to protect children around the world from the influenza virus
Research into protecting children globally from the influenza virus has been given a US$449,156 boost from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Will it really be ‘lonely this Christmas’?
Singing in a choir can combat loneliness, according to the Centre for Loneliness Studies at the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield Cardiovascular Research Unit lead world's first trial of new heart attack drug treatment
Research has shown that a new drug, selatogrel, may provide an alternative treatment for patients during the early stages of a heart attack.
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Experts call for more active prevention of tooth decay for children’s teeth
A dentist’s drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children’s teeth, a new study has concluded.
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Doctors of the future will simply ‘switch off’ the genes that cause heart attacks
Cardiac research in Sheffield has received a major boost from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in the form of an £800,000 award to develop a new gene therapy to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Royal recognition for neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield
Neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield has been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen for delivering real benefits in improving patient outcomes for people living with some of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases.
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Arthritis drugs could be repurposed to help prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone according to new study
Drugs commonly used to treat arthritis may help to prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone, where it is incurable, new research suggests.
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension targeted for new treatment by University of Sheffield scientists
Scientists at the University of Sheffield, working in collaboration with drug and vaccine developer Kymab Ltd, Cambridge, have identified a novel antibody that has the potential to become a new treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
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Testosterone replacement benefits young male cancer survivors
Young male cancer survivors may significantly benefit from testosterone replacement therapy - especially after testicular cancer - according to the first ever clinical trial of its kind.
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Sheffield neuroscientists reveal link between cell ‘dark matter’ and chronic nerve pain
A new study demonstrates for the first time a link between chronic neuropathic pain and levels of specific microRNA, part of the non-protein coding ‘dark matter’ of the cell.
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Gluten-free diets won’t help healthy guts
Healthy people who avoid gluten by choice may not get any benefit from the gluten-free restriction on their diet, according to new research.
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