Clinical Research Office. A partnership between Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield

News from February 2015

New dementia hotline launched to boost participation in vital research

New dementia hotline launched to boost participation in vital research

25 Feb 15 - New dementia hotline launched to boost participation in vital research

 
Teddy leg bags set to make life more bearable for young children

Teddy leg bags set to make life more bearable for young children

10 Feb 15 - A CUTE and simple teddy bear leg bag could revolutionise care for small babies and children, their parents and carers when urinary catheters need to be fitted due to surgery or health problems.

 
£2mn grant to test and develop new motivational cystic fibrosis treatments

£2mn grant to test and develop new motivational cystic fibrosis treatments

5 Feb 15 - New multi-million pound grant to test motivational treatments could be pivotal in helping cystic fibrosis sufferers keep up with taking vital medications

 
Clinical Data Search Service for Researchers

Clinical Data Search Service for Researchers

4 Feb 15 - A new service allowing researchers within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to identify patients with specific needs or diseases is being piloted

 
Sheffield playing leading role in the fight against tinnitus

Sheffield playing leading role in the fight against tinnitus

2 Feb 15 - Groundbreaking trial, led by Sheffield researcher, could lead to breakthrough treatment for tinnitus sufferers