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Genetic test developed by Manchester researchers to prevent newborn babies going deaf recommended by NICE

A world-first genetic test developed by Manchester BRC researchers to establish if a newborn baby is vulnerable to deafness if treated with a commonly used antibiotic, has been conditionally recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for use within the NHS.

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Continued ear wax services crucial to communication, say Manchester researchers

A research team led by Professor Kevin Munro, Manchester BRC Hearing Health Theme Lead, have highlighted the difficulties people face with impacted ear wax, as more and more people face the prospect of ear wax removal services being discontinued at their GP surgeries.

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Inflammatory arthritis diagnosis from past to present – Professor Anne Barton speaks to Arthritis Digest

Speaking to Arthritis Digest magazine, Professor Anne Barton explains how a diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis is life changing, but is no longer a life sentence.

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Manchester BRC research shows better understanding of autistic people’s listening difficulties could improve their wellbeing

New research supported by Manchester BRC has found that noisy environments can be distracting and pose listening difficulties for autistic people, affecting their social life, emotional wellbeing and career.

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BRC researchers developing national action plan to improve hearing health

People in the UK living with hearing loss and tinnitus could benefit from the first ever national research action plan, in development by three National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England.

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Bridging the Gap – December 2022

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On the official launch date of the new NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Professor Ian Bruce reflects on our recent achievements and looks forward to the exciting future of our new BRC.

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Online Event – Researcher Showcase – Tuesday 6 December, 11am to 12.30pm

The showcase event will be a chance to hear short presentations from a range of NIHR funded and affiliated BRC staff and students. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and identify areas for collaboration.

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Manchester BRC professor makes disability power list

The deputy lead for the Optimising Outcomes programme in the Hearing Health theme for NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre has been recognised as one of the UK’s most influential disabled people.

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