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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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Inhibitor of oxidative DNA repair presents with a new concept for treatment of inflammation

Scientists from the University of 91直播 have discovered a new inhibitor which decreases lung inflammation and could hold the key to treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 鈥 a life-threatening disease which affects thousands of people in the UK.
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Animal welfare breakthrough helps to accelerate brain and diabetes research

A pioneering breakthrough in the way animal research is conducted will help to accelerate studies of the brain.

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North receives 拢10 million government investment for AI and digital pathology

North receives 拢10 million government investment for AI and digital pathology

A network of northern universities, hospitals and medical technology companies, including the University of 91直播, has been awarded a 拢10.1 million investment from UK Research and Innovation to expand a digital pathology and artificial intelligence programme.
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Menopausal Women Art Therapy Group in 91直播
SITraN secures industry partnership to accelerate novel treatments for Parkinson鈥檚 and ALS

SITraN secures industry partnership to accelerate novel treatments for Parkinson鈥檚 and ALS

Researchers from the University of 91直播 have secured a new partnership with a US-based biotechnology company to help progress their pioneering translational research.