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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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The hard truth about eczema: it’s something in the water

Hard water damages our protective skin barrier and could contribute to the development of eczema, a new study has shown.
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Sheffield scientists contributed to the foundation of the landmark Canakinumab (CANTOS) trial

Research undertaken in Sheffield over the past 25 years funded by the BHF and the MRC (MRC ILA HEART) laid strong foundations for the newly published CANTOS trial which has proved that inhibition of interleukin-1 beta in cardiovascular disease is beneficial.

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Doctor who pioneered use of tiny pill cameras to view inside of stomach wins national prize

A Sheffield doctor who pioneered the use of a tiny pill camera to detect problems in the intestine and stomach, transforming care by helping doctors diagnose illnesses by transmitting close-up images of the digestive tract, has won a national prize in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field.
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New TRISTAN Project Leverages Potential of Imaging Techniques in Drug Safety Assessment

Brussels, April 12th 2017 – The Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) has approved the 5-year project TRISTAN focusing on validation of translational imaging methods as potential imaging biomarkers.
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Growth hormone contributes to polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is the world’s most common inherited kidney disease and currently lacks a cure. A study funded by Kidney Research UK, led by Dr Maria Fragiadaki at the University of Sheffield, promises to answer questions about a natural hormone that may contribute to polycystic kidneys.