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Research shows how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation, ‘turning previous assumptions on their head’

A study led by an NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre scientist has identified, for the first time, how the human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).

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Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis

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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Arthritis and work – Dr Suzanne Verstappen speaks to Arthritis Digest

Author: Dr Suzanne Verstappen

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.

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Repeat antibiotic prescribing linked to higher risk of hospital admissions

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.

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Hearing loss and dementia – correlation not cause

Author: Dr Jenna Littlejohn

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.

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Trials show new drug can ease symptoms of chronic cough

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.

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Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Proteomics

Part of our biomarkers week, we take a look at proteomics research in Manchester, and how this is helping improve treatments for cancer patients.

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Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Clinical imaging

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.

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