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Giving cystic fibrosis patients the tools to stay well

People with cystic fibrosis can struggle to manage complex treatments alongside everyday life. Our researcher is helping them find balance.

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Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
REF2021
Psychology
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Depression memes may be a coping mechanism for people with mental illness

Up to 27% of people in the UK experience depression. Our research shows that online memes can help them cope with their symptoms.

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Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
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Robotics for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are being supported during clinical appointments by robots, developed in a partnership between the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC), Sheffield Children's Hospital and the Children's Hospital Charity.

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AI, Data Analytics and Robotics
Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
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How can virtual reality make you feel less pain?

Our researchers have created a VR game which is helping burns victims cope with painful medical procedures

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AI, Data Analytics and Robotics
Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
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How is gaming technology helping amputees use prosthetic limbs?

Our researchers have developed virtual reality software with the potential to improve the way the NHS trains patients to use prosthetic limbs forever

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Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
AI, Data Analytics and Robotics
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Helping breast cancer patients make life-changing decisions

Mortality rates are higher for breast cancer patients over 70. We developed a unique tool to help them get the best possible treatment.

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Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
REF2021
Health
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Finding new insights into progressive MS

Sheffield Hallam-led research could help identify much-needed new treatments for progressive stages of multiple sclerosis

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Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
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Working with parkrun on pioneering research

The Advanced Wellbeing Centre (AWRC) is working with parkrun, the revolutionary global physical activity movement, to conduct pioneering research into how it improves health and wellbeing.

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Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
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How could a specially designed bra help women with breast cancer?

Our team of researchers have designed a bra that could make radiotherapy more dignified – and help to better target treatment to the breast

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Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
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How thermal imaging could help improve post-caesarean care

A new technique could give clinicians a fast, reliable way of spotting wound infections — and could even help rationalise the use of antibiotics

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Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
 

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