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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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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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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 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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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.
Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researchers publish research into the use of new technology (MR-Linac)
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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The UK’s first guideline on the care of adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), co-authored by a Manchester researcher, was recently published in in the journal Rheumatology.
Continue reading full article: British Society for Rheumatology publishes first UK guideline for the management of adults with lupus
New test set to transform breast cancer prevention Women who have a family history of breast cancer are set to benefit from a new genetic test at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) that assesses breast cancer risk
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