Addiction
Lockdown measures linked to an increase in drinking at home
Lockdown measures throughout 2020 have been linked to people in Scotland and England drinking more at home, according to new research.
Feb 4, 2022
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University of Sheffield
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lung abnormalities found in long COVID patients
Researchers have identified abnormalities in the lungs of long COVID patients who are experiencing breathlessness that cannot be detected with routine tests.
Jan 28, 2022
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Cardiology
Heart disease causes early brain dysfunction and can triple key Alzheimer's protein
Heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to dementia and can triple the amount of an Alzheimer's protein in the brain, say scientists.
Jan 13, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Repeat of vaginal mesh scandal could be prevented by new early warning system
A new way of testing biomaterials that could help to avoid a repeat of the vaginal mesh scandal, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Dec 9, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers develop quicker, more accurate COVID test
University of Sheffield scientists and Yorkshire company Paraytec have developed a more accurate, efficient and low cost COVID-19 test.
Dec 1, 2021
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Medical economics
Study: Why some care workers oppose mandatory vaccination
A new study from the University of Sheffield has explored why some care workers are opposed to mandatory vaccination and why the policy could make staff shortages worse.
Nov 16, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People suffering from loneliness make more physician visits, study shows
Research led by the University of Sheffield has shed light on the links between loneliness and the demand for primary health care services such as general practitioner (GP) appointments.
Oct 25, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social interaction can help fight depression in people with dementia
Social and group activities can help fight depression in people with dementia, new research has found.
Aug 10, 2021
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Health
Vitamin D supplements ineffective treatment for painful IBS symptoms
Vitamin D supplements are not an effective treatment for easing painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a new study from the University of Sheffield reveals.
Jul 30, 2021
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Health
New map shows where millions of UK residents struggle to access food
In one out of every six local authorities, rates of hunger are more than 150 per cent (one and a half times) the national average. Shockingly, in one in 10 local authorities, the rate is almost double, according to new research ...
Jul 22, 2021
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