Global trials show drug eases symptoms of chronic cough Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022 The results of the world’s first Phase 3 trials, of a new drug Gefapixant, show that it can ease the often distressing symptoms of chronic cough, with minimal side effects. Continue reading full article: Global trials show drug eases symptoms of chronic cough
COVID-19 study finds continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces need for invasive ventilation in hospitalised patients Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2022 Professor Paul Dark, Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead, is one of the authors of the paper “Effect of noninvasive respiratory strategies on intubation or mortality among patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure and COVID-19,” recently published in JAMA. Continue reading full article: COVID-19 study finds continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces need for invasive ventilation in hospitalised patients
Indonesian Study reveals missed diagnosis of fungal infections in treated TB patients, with global implications Posted: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 A study of tuberculosis (TB) patients in six Jakarta hospitals has revealed up to 13 per cent of them had fungal lung infection – or aspergillosis – at the end of their treatment. Continue reading full article: Indonesian Study reveals missed diagnosis of fungal infections in treated TB patients, with global implications
Revolutionising the evaluation of COPD flare-ups research outcomes to help COPD patients breathe Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Dr Alexander Mathioudakis, Respiratory Theme Researcher, and John Linnell, patient participant, discuss an international study that will revolutionise the way COPD exacerbation research outcomes are evaluated and how this could benefit COPD patients in the future. Continue reading full article: Revolutionising the evaluation of COPD flare-ups research outcomes to help COPD patients breathe
Manchester BRC PhD Fellow named in the Queen’s birthday honours list Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2021 Jemma Haines, NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre PhD Fellow has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC PhD Fellow named in the Queen’s birthday honours list
Mould exposure at home or outdoors significantly increased chance of COPD flare up in study Posted: Monday, June 14, 2021 A study by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) researchers has found patients with a common respiratory disease had more flare-ups linked to activities that put them at risk of being exposed to mould. Continue reading full article: Mould exposure at home or outdoors significantly increased chance of COPD flare up in study
Manchester BRC researcher takes on important national role Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Professor Paul Dark, NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Respiratory Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead has been appointed to a key role in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher takes on important national role
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Profile – Professor Jacky Smith Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2021 Professor Jacky Smith, Programme Lead for Improving Respiratory Symptoms, is one of the country’s leading clinical academics in the field of cough. We profile her to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Continue reading full article: International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Profile – Professor Jacky Smith