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Professor David Sanders from Sheffield Gastroenterology holding an award

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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Future of cancer research in Yorkshire receives £8.9 million funding boost

The University of Sheffield and Yorkshire Cancer Research have announced seven world-leading research studies that will aim to help more people survive cancer by exploring new solutions in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Professor Ashley Blom

Sheffield has been home to important medical milestones and can play a key role in digital health as well, says Professor Ashley Blom

South Yorkshire has some of the worst health outcomes in the country. That is why it is so important that universities, hospitals and businesses come together to share their expertise and new innovations to help people live longer, healthier lives
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South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub unveils Google investment to tackle health inequalities and drive economic growth

The South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub has today (1 February 2024) unveiled investment in health tech research and training by Google, to help tackle inequalities in the region and drive economic growth.
patient receiving clinical care

£2m nerve stimulation therapy trial for stroke patients in Sheffield

A new £2m treatment, dubbed TRICEPS, for the arm weakness suffered by many stroke patients is to undergo a trial in Sheffield, led by researchers from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield.

| Published by the BBC
Breast Cancer Cells

Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel

Energy starved breast cancer cells ingest and consume their surroundings to overcome starvation, a new study has found.