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Researchers find no increased risk of serious infection when comparing biologic and non-biologic psoriasis treatments

Researchers set out to determine whether three of the recommended biologic therapies (etanercept, adalimumab or ustekinumab) for psoriasis elevate the risk of serious infection above that for non-biologic, conventional tablet treatments.

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Delivering a more personalised approach for the treatment and prevention of cancer

Author: Professor Gareth Evans

Professor Gareth Evans, Cancer Lead for the Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) outlines why this NIHR funding is so important to being able to deliver a personalised approach to disease treatment and prevention.

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Patients and public engage around cough research at ‘Combat my Cough’

Supported by the NIHR Manchester BRC and CRF, the “Combat my Cough” event on 7 November 2017 at Wythenshawe hospital provided the opportunity to engage with patients and the public around cough research; through talks, workshops, advice sessions and activities.

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Strategic partnership doubles cancer trials available to Manchester patients

In April, Manchester patients had access to twice as many cancer trials*, as a result of a new strategic partnership across five CRUK Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMCs). This figure is likely to further increase as a result of the TARGET trial.

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Second phase of trial to match patients to the right cancer treatment now open

Researchers across Manchester have pulled together to open phase two of the TARGET cancer trial, which is on track to recruit over 100 patients in its first year. This is a significant achievement in the wake of the fire at the Paterson Building in April.

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Dermatology researchers take part in Science Spectacular 2017

Dermatology researchers are joining scientists from across The University of Manchester at Science Spectacular on Saturday 21 October 2017, for a fun-filled day of challenges, experiments and interactive demonstrations.

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Manchester BRC researchers publish research into the use of new technology (MR-Linac)

Two papers recently published by Manchester researchers will help shape guidance for targeting tumours more accurately using the new MR-Linac, which combines MRI scanning and radiotherapy in one hi-tech package. 

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BRC Hearing Health Showcase attracts world-wide interest

World-wide representatives across research, industry and the NHS came together on 11 October 2017 to learn about Manchester’s ground-breaking hearing health research

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