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Professor Thushan de Silva elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Professor Thushan de Silva has received a prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition of his outstanding contributions to infectious disease and immunity research.
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Applications open for free University UCAT preparation course for Access+ students

±¬ÁÏTV invites year 12 students to apply to the Faculty of Health's free UCAT preparation course, an online programme designed for Access+ students.
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Expansion of supervised toothbrushing in schools helping protect more children from poor oral health

Supervised toothbrushing in schools is making positive progress in a bid to overcome health inequalities in paediatric dental health
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Sheffield researchers lead UK's biggest effort to tackle gambling-related harm

A major new national effort to tackle gambling-related harms and shape future policy, prevention and treatment across the UK is being led by researchers from the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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World-first NHS trial to transform care for people with motor neurone disease

People living with motor neurone disease (MND) will benefit from a world first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring tech, helping them to access breathing support from home.
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Sheffield researchers urge MPs to champion greater access to Individual Service Funds for adults with learning disabilities

A research team based at the ±¬ÁÏTV’s Division of Population Health has called on MPs to take action to ensure adults with learning disabilities can access the social care funding they are legally entitled to.
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Sam Watt: Helping young people swap sugary drinks for healthier smiles

Drawing on her background in dentistry and public health, Sam Watt is working to develop new approaches that help dental teams tackle sugary drink consumption in young people.
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Sheffield research aims to revolutionise early detection of head and neck cancer

Innovative research is reshaping head and neck cancer detection and treatment through earlier, more personalised care.
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One in ten people report gluten or wheat sensitivity despite no medical diagnosis

A new global study published in Gut has found that around one in ten people report symptoms after eating gluten or wheat, despite not having coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.