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New project “PerPrev-CID” investigates innovative approaches for personalised prevention and early treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases

Manchester researchers are part of an international team aiming to advance risk prediction, early detection of disease progression and personalised prevention in rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease to improve patient outcomes.

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Advancing the application of pharmacogenomics via digital innovation; introducing ProgressRX

Almost half of all UK adults regularly take prescription medicines and the annual NHS budget for medicines is approximately £17.4 billion per year, with over 1.1 billion items prescribed annually.

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Biomarker test could significantly reduce antibiotic use in sepsis, finds trial

A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, led by University of Manchester researchers, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care.

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Local MP takes part in Manchester-led genetic eye research

Greater Manchester residents are being encouraged to take part in a research study at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) that aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with sight loss.

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Showcasing pioneering inflammation research in Greater Manchester

Recently the NIHR BRC and the NIHR North West Regional Research Delivery Network collaboratively hosted the Greater Manchester Inflammation Showcase: Musculoskeletal Diseases (MSK) and Dermatology Focus event at CityLabs 1.0.

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Manchester-led research contributes to development of new UK-wide guideline for asthma

Research delivered through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has contributed to improved diagnostic guidelines for identifying and managing asthma, announced by NICE last week.

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Genetic test developed by Manchester researchers to prevent newborn babies going deaf, to be trialled across the UK

A ground-breaking genetic test that could prevent critically ill newborn babies going deaf if treated with gentamicin, a commonly used antibiotic, is being trialled across 14 NHS neonatal (specialist newborn) units across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Diabetes technology associated with reduced hospital admissions and improved blood sugar control for Blackpool patients

Research has shown that hospital admissions reduced, and blood sugar control improved for people with diabetes in Blackpool who used a blood sugar monitoring system.

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