Radiotherapy tattoos can be a painful reminder of cancer – but 3D imaging could be the solution
Every day in the UK over 150 women will be given the devastating news that they have breast cancer. This is the start of a long journey of treatments most likely followed by radiotherapy to the breast or chest wall. What many people might not realise though is that radiographers often use small permanent black ink tattoos in order to position a patient underneath the radiotherapy machine. But new technology, called surface guided radiotherapy (SGRT), uses three dimensional imaging to help radiographers position patients, avoiding the need for tattoos.
Community plays a key role in alcohol harm and recovery – new research
Belonging to a social community where alcohol plays a part in the group identity can be a help and a hindrance to people with alcohol problems, according to new research.
Volunteers sought for new study to measure long-term health effects of vaping
Volunteers are being invited to take part in a new study investigating the long-term effects of vaping on the heart and blood vessels
Allied health student placements recognised by national NHS awards
Sheffield Hallam University’s Department for Allied Health Professions (AHP) has been shortlisted by the prestigious Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards 2023 for the development of its sustainable placements offer.
World-leading research centre appoints new Deputy Director
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre has appointed a new Deputy Director to drive forward its mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation.
New guidance launched to make it easier for people with long-term health conditions to be active
Sheffield Hallam University, the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) and Sport England have teamed up to launch new guidance to support people with long-term health conditions to be more physically active.
World Cancer Day: Sheffield Hallam and Yorkshire Cancer Research celebrate one-year anniversary of first Active Together patient
World Cancer Day (Saturday 4 February) marks the one-year anniversary of the first patient to walk through the doors of Sheffield Hallam University and Yorkshire Cancer Research’s pioneering cancer support service, Active Together
Sheffield Hallam calls for participants to come forward for heart failure virtual rehabilitation study
With many rehabilitation classes for people living with heart failure suspended as a result of the pandemic, a new study is being launched to pilot an innovative online lifestyle intervention programme and volunteers are encouraged to come forward to participate in the project.
Sheffield Hallam VR healthcare expert recognised by international gaming industry
A Sheffield Hallam University researcher whose pioneering virtual reality (VR) technology in healthcare has helped amputees, burns victims and children with limb injuries to rehabilitate, has been recognised internationally by The Game Awards and included in its prestigious Future Class 2022.
Pioneering prostate cancer study marks patient milestone
Sheffield Hallam University has welcomed the 700th patient to its pioneering STAMINA study, which investigates the role of exercise in improving quality of life and combating the debilitating side effects of hormone treatment for prostate cancer.