Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre.
In an unprecedented move, scientists and clinicians across Greater Manchester have formed a Rapid Response Research Group to find ways to beat COVID-19 and save lives.
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Researchers within our adult and childhood arthritis programmes are contributing articles for every issue of Arthritis Digest in 2020, with Dr Suzanne Verstappen the latest BRC contributor.
Continue reading full article: Arthritis and work – Dr Suzanne Verstappen speaks to Arthritis Digest
Research funded by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the Connected Health Cities Programme has discovered an association between the number of prescriptions for antibiotics and a higher risk of hospital admissions.
Continue reading full article: Repeat antibiotic prescribing linked to higher risk of hospital admissions
On "World Hearing Day" Jenna Littlejohn provides a timely reminder of why and how Manchester BRC is investigating the links between hearing loss and dementia.
Continue reading full article: Hearing loss and dementia – correlation not cause
Two trials of a new drug have shown that, at low doses, it can ease the often-distressing symptoms of chronic cough with minimal side effects.
Continue reading full article: Trials show new drug can ease symptoms of chronic cough
Part of our biomarkers week, we take a look at proteomics research in Manchester, and how this is helping improve treatments for cancer patients.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Proteomics
Part of our biomarkers week, here we explore the field of clinical imaging tests, and how our Hearing Health research is helping develop new audiology tests for newborn babies with hearing loss.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Clinical imaging
Part of our biomarkers week, here we explain genomics research in Manchester, and how it's improving care for women at high risk of breast cancer.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Genomics