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Professor David Sanders honoured for his transforming work in nutrition and patient care

Professor Sanders has been awarded the Complete Nutrition (CN) Magazine Outstanding Achievement Award for his significant contributions to nutrition and patient care.
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Minimum pricing for tobacco could help to reduce smoking rates in Scotland, new research suggests

New research from the University of Sheffield has assessed the potential effectiveness of minimum pricing policies for tobacco that could help reduce smoking rates and improve health in Scotland.

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Hope for stroke survivors invited to join innovative trial testing a game-changing device for those living with arm weakness

People who’ve had a stroke within the last decade are being invited to test a portable, pacemaker-like device designed to help them regain arm strength.
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A successful day of networking, learning, and collaboration

On 17 October, the University hosted a dedicated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Day to provide our academic and professional services staff with valuable insights into this innovative programme.

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International award for Sheffield scientist who has dedicated his career to pioneering kidney research

An academic from the University of Sheffield has been recognised with a prestigious international award for the outstanding contribution he has made to kidney disease research.
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How your heartburn could be to blame for your headaches

Professor David Sanders, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease, discusses his experience of seeing people with gastric problems who also experience headaches.

| The Daily Mail
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Aeterna Zentaris Announces Notice of Allowance for U.S. Patent Covering AEZS-150 for the Potential Treatment of Chronic Hypoparathyroidism

Aeterna Zentaris Inc. today announced that its licensor, The University of Sheffield, has received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its patent application No. 16/608,611.

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Lung abnormalities found in Long Covid patients with breathlessness

Researchers have identified abnormalities in the lungs of Long Covid patients who are experiencing breathlessness that cannot be detected with routine tests.
Amaka Offiah

New Managing Editor for the Journal Paediatric Radiology

Congratulations to Professor Amaka Offiah from the Department of Oncology & Metabolism who has been appointed Managing Editor (Europe and world outside the Americas) for the journal Paediatric Radiology from 1st November 2021.