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
Why extended high-frequency hearing testing is important to patients, and why we need to listen to them – World Hearing Day Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022 Author: Melanie Lough On World Hearing Day Melanie Lough, Research Audiologist, discusses her proposed project that aims to widen the use of extended high-frequency hearing testing (audiometry) within NHS hearing services – and how patient and public involvement is helping to shape this research. Continue reading full article: Why extended high-frequency hearing testing is important to patients, and why we need to listen to them – World Hearing Day
Bridging the Gap – February 2022 Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2022 In this edition, Professor Ian Bruce gives an update on training and development plans for 2022, as the usual round up of latest news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). Continue reading full article: Bridging the Gap – February 2022
Some COVID-19 symptoms could be anxiety driven, show hearing researchers Posted: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 A study by Manchester BRC researchers reveals reports of symptoms such as tinnitus and hearing loss during the coronavirus pandemic could in part have a psychosocial origin, rather than being directly linked to COVID-19 or the SARS-CoV2 virus. Continue reading full article: Some COVID-19 symptoms could be anxiety driven, show hearing researchers
Greater Manchester Care Record researcher nominated for BioNow award Posted: Monday, February 21, 2022 Data sciences researcher Dr Ruth Watkinson was recently nominated for the ‘Promising technologist of the year’ category at the upcoming BioNow awards. Continue reading full article: Greater Manchester Care Record researcher nominated for BioNow award
Innovator Insights blog – Professor Rick Body Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 In a new round of our Innovator Insights blog series, pioneering Manchester researchers share their personal innovation journeys. Kicking off the series is Professor Rick Body, Manchester BRC Innovation and Partnerships Lead. Continue reading full article: Innovator Insights blog – Professor Rick Body
UK collaboration sees NIHR IMID BioResource pass major recruitment milestone Posted: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The NIHR Immune Mediated Inflammatory Disease (IMID) BioResource recently hit a major recruitment milestone of 2000 volunteers, thanks to the collaborative effort of centres across England. Continue reading full article: UK collaboration sees NIHR IMID BioResource pass major recruitment milestone
BRC researchers featured in new Manchester Cancer publication Posted: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Several NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) researchers feature in 'On Cancer' - a new cancer publication from The University of Manchester’s (UoM) Policy@Manchester and Cancer Beacon, and the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC). Continue reading full article: BRC researchers featured in new Manchester Cancer publication