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Evidence suggests patients with early inflammatory arthritis now have better outcomes compared with previous decades

New research from The University of Manchester in collaboration with researchers at the University of East Anglia shows improved long-term outcomes for patients diagnosed with early inflammatory arthritis, when comparing to the previous 10 year period.

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NIHR North Biomedical Research Centre showcase is a resounding success

Over 150 delegates gathered in Manchester last week to hear about the work of the four northern NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs).

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GM Connected Health City: sharing progress & best practice

The Greater Manchester Connected Health City (GM CHC) & Manchester Ecosystem invite you to an event to showcase the progress of the GM CHC, to share best practice & to explore new ways of using data to revolutionise health & social care.

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Highest data security certification awarded to the Health eResearch Centre, The University of Manchester

The Health eResearch Centre (HeRC) has been awarded certification of ISO 27001, information security’s best accolade, from the Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LGRA). This is the highest data security certification and demonstrates HeRC is following information security best practice.

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People with lupus are waiting more than 6 years for a diagnosis in the UK

Recently published results from a LUPUS UK survey have revealed that lupus patients in the UK experience an average delay of 6.4 years between developing initial symptoms and reaching a diagnosis.

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How to enhance the impact of your research: Generating and communicating trustworthy evidence

What is ‘trustworthy’ research, and how do you generate and communicate it?

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NIHR Senior Investigator appointment for BRC Director

Congratulations to Professor Ian Bruce who has been reappointed to the NIHR’s College of Senior Investigators for 2018.

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NIHR Northern Biomedical Research Centres’ showcase, 6 March

Are you part of an innovative science-based healthcare company? Are you interested in translating innovative research into practice?

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