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University of Sheffield wins Medical Innovation Award
A ground breaking project from the University of Sheffield's School of Medicine was recognised as a pioneering lung-disease treatment of the future last night (Monday 6 June 2011) at the Medical Futures Innovation Awards in London.
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New research provides breakthrough in understanding common cancer
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have discovered valuable insight into how people develop B-cell lymphoma, one of the most common cancers in the UK.
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Experts prove link between phosphate intake and heart disease
Lowering phosphate intake in humans can reduce heart disease, according to research by experts at the University of Sheffield.
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Retina holds the key to better vision in deaf people
People who are deaf benefit from better vision due to the fact their retinas develop differently, experts at the University of Sheffield have shown.
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University helps people express their dementia experiences
People with dementia are showcasing their creative talents this week in an art exhibition at the University of Sheffield's Jessop West Exhibition Space (24 – 27 May 2011).
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Pioneering research sheds light on controversial heart condition treatment
Research from the University of Sheffield has found that a common treatment for a life-threatening heart condition has little significant impact on patient outcomes. The paper is due for publication this week (Saturday 21 May) in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
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Pupils one step closer to dream medical careers
Pupils from across South Yorkshire have been celebrating at the University of Sheffield after completing the first and second phases of an inspirational outreach programme, designed to help them achieve their dreams of becoming doctors.
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Sheffield pupils investigate matters of the heart
Pupils from across Sheffield learnt all about the physiology of the heart at the University of Sheffield last week (26 April 2011). The event, entitled Powerlab, included a mini lecture on the physiology of the heart, followed by an interactive lab session.
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HRH The Duchess of Cornwall opens £2m Biomedical Research Centre
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall officially opened a new £2m Centre for Biomedical Research at the Northern General Hospital yesterday (4 May 2011) and described it as an impressive facility which will play a vital part in future healthcare research.
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Memorial fund for Sheffield graduate raises £80,000 for scholarships
More than £80,000 has been raised to help provide scholarships for medical students, thanks to donations in memory of a University of Sheffield graduate who tragically died in a road accident last year.
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Scrapped A&E four hour target was safe, claims new research
Research from the University of Sheffield has found that the target for NHS Accident and Emergency (A&E) length of stay, which has now been de-emphasized, was safe and did not impact negatively on care or resources.
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New treatment can destroy prostate cancer from within
A 'Trojan horse' system developed by researchers at the Universities of Sheffield and York attacks cancerous cells from within and potentially offers a safer treatment for prostate tumours.
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Future dental students celebrate success
Pupils from Yorkshire and the surrounding regions celebrated successfully completing a two year programme run by the University of Sheffield last week (Friday 25 March 2011), preparing them for the study of dentistry.
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Sheffield patients and researchers meet to discuss the future of cancer care
Academics from the University of Sheffield's Department of Oncology and the School of Health and Related Research will speak at the North Trent Consumer Research Panel (CRP) 10th annual conference in Sheffield this week (Wednesday 23 March 2011).
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Sheffield's medicine and dentistry schemes team up with local pupils
A Level pupils from across South Yorkshire and the surrounding regions had a chance to learn more about what life is like for undergraduate medics and dentists studying at the University of Sheffield last week (Friday 11 March 2011). However, this was no ordinary meet and greet, as orienteering, team-building and the zip wire were on the agenda during an activity day at Hollowford Outdoor Pursuits Centre.
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