News from 2022
New artificial intelligence tool speeds up diagnosis for thousands of NHS heart patients
18 Dec 22 - Pioneering artificial intelligence tool automatically performs tasks that would normally involve lengthy manual analysis to provide fast and accurate measurements of the heart's function when reporting on MRI heart scans
World-first trial could see stem cell transplants offered as first-line treatment for patients with ‘aggressive’ multiple sclerosis
29 Nov 22 - Researchers at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield’s Clinical Trials Research Unit have launched a world-first trial which could see stem cell transplantation offered as a first-line treatment for patients wit
Thousands of Yorkshire people to receive self-testing kits in bladder health check study
8 Nov 22 - Thousands of people across Yorkshire will start receiving urine self-testing kits in the post as part of a pioneering urine screening trial.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Launches Healthcare-Entrepreneur Exchange Programme With Spain
24 Oct 22 - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is delighted to be announcing that it will be involved in the Healthcare Entrepreneur Exchange Programme (HEEP)
Sheffield healthcare researchers awarded £12 million to accelerate scientific discoveries into new medical treatments
14 Oct 22 - The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has been awarded £12 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to accelerate scientific discoveries into new medical treatments
‘Truly remarkable drug’ helps motor neurone disease patients
30 Sep 22 - • A Phase 3 clinical trial of the investigational drug tofersen in patients with MND caused by the faulty SOD1 gene, has shown it can slow and reduce progression of the disease
Leading research into effective treatment of neuropathic pain could mean improved quality of life for diabetes patients
24 Aug 22 - Results from the largest and longest ever neuropathic pain trial increases awareness and improves treatment for patients with diabetes
Research shows benefits of exercise for patients with incurable lung condition
28 Jul 22 - Research carried out by a hospital physiotherapist has demonstrated that exercise and physiotherapy rehabilitation can improve quality of life for people with an incurable lung disease.
Nurse who is now Honorary Professor at both Sheffield universities hopes to inspire others towards considering a combined career as a nurse and a researcher
28 Jul 22 - A consultant nurse has become an honorary professor at both of the city’s universities in recognition of her clinical and academic contribution to nursing.
New digital app to help Cystic Fibrosis patients manage their condition wins prestigious award
28 Jul 22 - CFHealthHub, a digital learning health system created to transform care for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, has been announced as regional winner of The Future NHS Award for North East and Yorkshire at the NHS Parliamentary Awards.
Sheffield researchers win award for contribution to COVID-19 Research
28 Jul 22 - Two infectious diseases researchers based at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have won an award for their contribution to COVID-19 Research.
First research interns graduate
28 Jul 22 - The first cohort of nurses and an allied health professional have graduated from an internship programme which offers them the opportunity to take the first step into clinical research.
Sheffield Hospitals awarded £1 million grant for pioneering trial into haemorrhoid treatment
18 Mar 22 - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded a £1 million grant to trial a novel technique of haemorrhoid surgery using radiofrequency ablation.
Sheffield facility awarded £7.9m to continue cutting edge medical research
1 Mar 22 - A clinical research facility at the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General hospitals in Sheffield has been awarded £7.9m in funding which will support the development and testing of new treatments for diseases, many of which currently have no cure.
