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Assessing and managing hearing loss: Where is the evidence to support clinical practice?

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Professor Kevin Munro, Manchester BRC Hearing Health Theme Lead and recently appointed member of NICE’s Centre for Guidelines expert advisory panel, reflects on the lack of evidence that underpins clinical decision making in adults with hearing loss and how Manchester BRC is addressing this.

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Manchester researchers’ national impact recognised in Clinical Excellence Awards

A group of leading Manchester BRC clinician scientists have received national Clinical Excellence Awards in last year’s recently announced awards’ round.

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Lupus cohort study recruits 1000th patient

Congratulations to the British Isles Lupus Assessment Group: Biologics Prospective Cohort (BILAG BR) team who recently recruited their 1000th participant to the study.

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Clinical trial shows treatment promise for patients with knee osteoarthritis

Clinical trial shows treatment promise for patients with painful knee osteoarthritis

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National magazine reports lead BRC researcher’s insights on precision medicine and Rheumatoid Arthritis

National magazine reports lead BRC researcher’s insights on precision medicine and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Annual Screening Detects Breast Cancers Earlier for Women Aged 35-39 with a Family History, Major UK Trial Finds

Annual screening for younger women aged 35-39 who have a family history of breast cancer would be effective in detecting tumours earlier, a major UK trial has found.

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Digital reach through communication: Twitter and opinion writing workshop

This workshop will focus on how utilising digital communication tools and channels can improve research dissemination and impact. It is aimed at those wanting to find out more about how they can use Twitter and online opinion writing platforms, to share their research with a wider audience.

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Oldham-based storytelling initiative targets local radiotherapy patients

Oldham residents, who have been treated with radiotherapy for their cancer, are being invited to get involved with a new arts-based project launching in the borough this New Year.

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