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Evidence supports COVID-19 hearing loss link, say Manchester BRC researchers

Hearing loss and other auditory problems are associated with COVID-19, according to research led by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and University of Manchester scientists.

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Bridging the Gap – March 2021

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Professor Ian Bruce rounds up news and developments for March from the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), with a look back at one year since the COVID-19 outbreak and more.

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Hard of hearing over-70s report memory loss and mental health problems in lockdown

People with hearing difficulties experience heightened self-reported depression, loneliness, and memory problems during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to an online survey of the over 70s.

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Arthritis and technology – Professor Will Dixon speaks to Arthritis Digest

Professor Will Dixon speaks to Arthritis Digest about how technology is helping transform arthritis care through pioneering research.

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Working for better outcomes in speech and language for babies with hearing loss – World Hearing Day 2021

Author: Dr Ciara Kelly

For World Hearing Day 2021, Dr Ciara Kelly, Manchester BRC Researcher and Developmental Psychologist, discusses strides made in newborn hearing loss and the importance of babies wearing hearing aids often.

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Manchester BRC researcher takes on important national role

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).

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Manchester BRC researchers join new oncology collaboration to drive forward translational cancer research

Oncology research experts from across the country – including from the NIHR Manchester BRC – have come together to establish a new collaboration to accelerate cancer research, translating scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for patients.

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Bridging the Gap – February 2021

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Professor Ian Bruce rounds up February's news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), with a special launch of the Innovator Training Scheme and other BRC training and development.

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