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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.
Continue reading full article: Phone app study to track scleroderma ulcers
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.
Continue reading full article: Face masks leave us feeling isolated and stressed, reveals survey
Charlotte Watson, PhD student for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre’s Cancer Prevention and Early Detection (PED) theme, was recently awarded best student paper at an international health informatics conference.
Continue reading full article: BRC Cancer PhD student wins best paper at international health informatics conference
An international team of scientists, including Manchester BRC researcher Dr Hannah Durrington has found that shift workers, especially those working permanent night shifts, showed increased risks of asthma, especially moderate or severe asthma.
Continue reading full article: Shift workers at increased risk of asthma, research shows
In his new blog, Professor Ian Bruce gives a round up of news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)
Continue reading full article: Bridging the Gap – November 2020
Manchester research means women diagnosed with womb cancer should now be routinely screened for the genetic condition Lynch syndrome (LS), following a new guideline issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Continue reading full article: Manchester research leads to NICE recommendation for Lynch syndrome screening for womb cancer patients
Professor Paul Dark, Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead and researchers from a leading NIHR study are investigating how to improve the use of antibiotics for patients with COVID-19 at risk of sepsis.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher examines antibiotic treatment for sepsis in COVID-19
A lupus patient at the Manchester Royal Infirmary was the first UK recruit to the newly launched NIHR IMID BioResource – a national database of inflammatory disease patients willing to participate in research.
Continue reading full article: Manchester lupus patient first recruit to NIHR IMID BioResource