Research led by Manchester identifies test to more accurately diagnose rare fungal pneumonia
New research has shown that a DNA-based test is accurate for diagnosing fungal pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii in people with weakened immune systems.
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Biomarker test could significantly reduce antibiotic use in sepsis, finds trial
A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, led by University of Manchester researchers, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care.
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Manchester-led research contributes to development of new UK-wide guideline for asthma
Research delivered through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has contributed to improved diagnostic guidelines for identifying and managing asthma, announced by NICE last week.
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Manchester researchers show guidelines for asthma diagnosis require improvement
New research from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has shown the chance of being correctly diagnosed with asthma varies widely depending on which national or international guidelines are followed.
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New Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub in Manchester to develop pioneering tests and treatments for lung infections
Researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are launching a new Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub to accelerate the development of new tests and treatment approaches for lung infections.
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Low dose morphine shows promise as effective treatment for chronic cough in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Low dose morphine has the potential to treat chronic cough in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to new research from NIHR Manchester BRC and NIHR Imperial BRC.
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The NIHR Associate Principal Investigator training scheme – a blog by Dr James Wingfield Digby
Author: James Wingfield Digby
In this blog, Clinical Research Fellow and PhD student Dr James Wingfield Digby shares his insights from the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator training scheme, which gave him practical experience of delivering clinical research.
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Spotlight On: Inflammation Cluster
Researchers are addressing several of the most common causes of death and disability, in our region and nationally, through our Inflammation Cluster. Find out more about the range and impact of our cutting-edge research in the first film of our new Spotlight On series.
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