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.
How to get Sheffield moving to unlock a healthier, fairer future for the region
In an era marked by sedentary lifestyles, growing health disparities, and the tangible threat of climate change, the significance of National Fitness Day (Wednesday 20 September) has never been more apparent
New project promotes muscle strength as a ‘building block’ for healthy ageing women
Sheffield Hallam University has secured £125,000 of URKI funding for a healthy ageing project to make muscle strength training easier for women in midlife.
Heating on prescription scheme significantly improved health and wellbeing - new research
A scheme that provides heating on prescription to some vulnerable NHS patients significantly improved their health and wellbeing, according to new research by Sheffield Hallam University.
New book launched to provide support for people recently diagnosed with dementia
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University have worked alongside a poet and illustrator to launch a book which offers a new way of providing information to those who have been recently diagnosed.
‘Investment in health makes sense morally and economically’ – South Yorkshire addresses UKREiiF
Sheffield Hallam University, in partnership with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, has highlighted the vital role of health investment as part of inclusive regional growth plans, at the UK Real Estate Impact Investment Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds this week.
Sheffield Hallam responds to the Shaping the National Cancer Plan call for evidence
Sheffield Hallam University has responded to the government’s call for evidence to help shape the National Cancer plan – providing their expertise on how the NHS could improve cancer treatment and prevention.
Developing advanced human body measurement
A new research and innovation programme is underway at Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) that is set to transform the way we measure the human body.
Parliament Select Committees set to hear from Hallam academics
MPs are set to hear from three Sheffield Hallam University academics tomorrow (1 Dec) as they give evidence to Select Committees on the impact Covid-19 has had on health technology and grass roots sport.
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.