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BRC lupus researcher awarded grant for ‘brain fog’ pilot study by Arthritis Society in Canada

Dr Michelle Barraclough, Research Associate for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre’s (BRC Musculoskeletal theme, has been awarded funding by the Arthritis Society in Canada to investigate ‘brain fog’ in lupus patients.

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Online event – Interventions for disease prevention – 11 January 2021

An opportunity to discuss and develop understanding around lifestyle interventions influencing disease occurrence and re-occurrence from BRC Research Themes.

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Manchester researchers designing new face masks to overcome communication issues

NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and The University of Manchester are leading research to develop new face masks/coverings to tackle communication problems associated with their use.

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Hearing Health Now – sparking important conversations

Author: Paolo Arru

In his blog Paolo Arru, Vocal Project Manager, tells us about Hearing Health Now – a unique and innovative project which aims to spark more conversations around hearing health.

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A guide to clinical trials – Professor Ariane Herrick speaks to Arthritis Digest

Arthritis Digest is a magazine for people with arthritis that highlights the latest relevant research and reviews topical issues. In the latest contribution from our MSK researchers, Professor of Rheumatology Ariane Herrick explains clinical trials.

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Manchester led research could lead to step-change in NHS hearing aid provision

Cutting-edge research being led by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), aimed at increasing adult hearing aid use, could make a dramatic change to people with hearing loss.

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Phone app study to track scleroderma ulcers

Researchers at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have launched a major new project to develop and test a mobile phone app to help people with the connective tissue disease scleroderma.

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Face masks leave us feeling isolated and stressed, reveals survey

Face coverings, a key tool in our fight against COVID-19, have impeded our ability to hear, understand, engage, and connect with others according to a study supported by Manchester BRC.

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