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A study led by Manchester BRC researchers has revealed that around 20% of people who have been issued with hearing aids do not use them.
Continue reading full article: Twenty per cent of people with hearing aids do not use them
Manchester researchers have helped to reach an important breakthrough in the fight against endometrial cancer, with the development of non-invasive test for women.
Continue reading full article: New test offers breakthrough in early detection of endometrial cancer
A study funded by NIHR Manchester BRC has confirmed that patients with photodermatoses – which are skin conditions triggered by sunlight – experience a ‘substantial’ impact on their mental health and quality of life.
Continue reading full article: Skin conditions triggered by sunlight have very substantial impact on patients’ quality of life, Manchester BRC-funded study reports
Research across the globe is shifting gears at an extraordinary rate in an effort to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. In these exceptional times, how do we ensure the voices of patients and the public are heard?
Continue reading full article: Public involvement and engagement in the COVID-19 crisis
Manchester Professor of Gynaecological Oncology Emma Crosbie, has been awarded a prestigious five-year grant to investigate whether urine testing can be used to screen women for risk of cervical cancer.
Continue reading full article: Manchester cancer professor receives major funding for urine testing that may transform cervical screening
The NIHR Your Path in Research campaign supports health care professionals to get more involved in research. For Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, BRC PhD student Vicky Smith shares her work to improve care and treatments for patients with the disease.
Continue reading full article: Your Path in Research – BRC PhD student – Vicky Smith
Professor Gareth Evans, BRC Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Theme Lead, has been elected as a fellow for the prestigious Learned Society of Wales.
Continue reading full article: Manchester cancer professor elected to Learned Society of Wales
For Deaf Awareness Week Dr Anisa Visram, Research Audiologist at Manchester BRC tells us how the ‘Ladies in the van’ project has been travelling the UK to meet the challenge of finding out how much impact hearing aids have on babies’ hearing.
Continue reading full article: How do we know what newborn babies are hearing?