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A world-first genetic test developed in Manchester, that could save the hearing of hundreds of babies each year has been successfully piloted in the NHS.
Continue reading full article: NHS develops world-first bedside genetic test to prevent babies going deaf
A BRC Dermatology Theme researcher has been awarded a £81,000 grant from the British Skin Foundation charity to support research into the skin condition Alopecia Areata.
Continue reading full article: Dermatology researcher receives British Skin Foundation grant for national alopecia research
Continuing regular contributions from our BRC Musculoskeletal (MSK) theme researchers, Dr Alexander Oldroyd speaks to Arthritis Digest magazine about how technology could potentially help predict flares in patients with the autoimmune condition, myositis.
Continue reading full article: Myositis and remote patient monitoring – Dr Alexander Oldroyd speaks to Arthritis Digest
Three researchers from Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been appointed Senior Investigators by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researchers receive prestigious national appointments
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
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
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
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