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Manchester BRC researcher examines antibiotic treatment for sepsis in COVID-19

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.

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Manchester lupus patient first recruit to NIHR IMID BioResource

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.

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Manchester launches national project to understand changes in radiotherapy treatment for lung cancer patients during COVID-19

A new national project investigating changes in radiotherapy services during COVID-19 has been launched by a team of Manchester cancer clinicians.

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Manchester cancer professor receives honour from Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Manchester cancer researcher Professor Gareth Evans was recently recognised for his work in advancing women’s health, after receiving a prestigious honorary fellowship by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).

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Most psoriasis patients taking drugs that affect the immune system survive COVID-19

Patients with psoriasis who are taking drugs that affect their immune system have high rates of survival from COVID-19. According to the first findings from a global registry of psoriasis and COVID-19 patients, in research supported by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

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Online Event – MAHSC Seminar Series: Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

This MAHSC Seminar Series event will showcase the great discovery and clinical science being undertaken in Manchester, and the impact of cancer prevention and early detection research on the population.

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Prevalence of lung condition more than double WHO figures, find students

Around 550 million people have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to two University of Manchester medical students working with senior researchers supported by Manchester BRC. The figure is more than double the previous estimate by WHO.

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Manchester involves young people around the world in an ambitious webcomic about a pandemic

The third chapter of a nine-part sci-fi satire webcomic, Planet DIVOC-91, featuring articles and art by young adults about COVID-19.

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