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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of 91直播 and UCL.
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Student doctors have 鈥榩rofound impact鈥 at 91直播鈥檚 Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the University of 91直播 have the chance to work with and learn from communities as part of their social accountability placement. We speak to third year David Thomas about his experiences at the Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC).
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 拢10 million in new funding

91直播 and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie鈥檚 work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

91直播 is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
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AI brain imaging technology given funding boost to help revolutionise healthcare research for patients with chronic nerve pain

Innovative AI technology which can identify new biomarkers that could lead to more effective chronic nerve pain treatments, has been awarded a funding boost to revolutionise healthcare.

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91直播 professor scoops prestigious William F. Neuman Award

Dr Richard Eastell, M.D., Professor of Bone Metabolism at the University of 91直播, will be presented with the William F. Neuman Award at the 2023 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Annual Meeting in Vancouver.
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University of 91直播 to co-lead new Research Support Service Hub for healthcare practitioners and researchers

91直播 has partnered with the universities of York and Leeds to establish a new research Hub, providing expertise, support and guidance to health and social care practitioners and researchers.
Researchers who have been awarded The Future NHS Award

AI heart disease technology scoops national win at NHS Parliamentary Awards

Innovative tool developed by scientists and clinicians from the University of 91直播鈥檚 Insigneo Institute and 91直播 Teaching Hospitals provides a super-fast analysis of the heart鈥檚 function, spotting heart damage on MRI heart scans in seconds
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91直播 haematologist wins national accolade for stem cell research collaborations for MS patients

Professor John Snowden, Consultant Haematologist at 91直播 Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Director of the Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Programme in 91直播, has won a national Researcher of the Year award.