News from May 2014
Virtual heart prototype could improve heart disease care
23 May 14 - A VIRTUAL heart prototype which assesses heart disease better than the naked eye could revolutionise the treatment and assessment of heart disease – saving lives and money. The technology could play a vital role in tackling coronary heart disease, which r
Virtual physiological human project transcends sci-fi and will transform healthcare
12 May 14 - • Computer simulated model of human body will enable simulation of the effects of drugs and treatments on the human body • New technology will lead to a better healthcare system, offering personalised care solutions
Research sheds new light on impact of diabetes on the brain
2 May 14 - RESEARCHERS from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield have discovered that diabetic nerve damage causes more harm in the brain than previously thought, shedding new light on the disease.
Dipping blood sugars cause surprisingly irregular heart rhythms in diabetics
2 May 14 - LOW overnight blood sugar levels often go undetected and cause unexpectedly prolonged periods of heart rhythm disturbances in older patients with Type 2 diabetes and associated heart problems, new research reveals.
Sheffield professor wins one of most coveted prizes in medicine
2 May 14 - A CONSULTANT who first described how diabetic nerve damage is caused by impaired circulation of the nerves has been awarded one of the most coveted international prizes in medicine in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field.
