Repeat antibiotic prescribing linked to higher risk of hospital admissions Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Research funded by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the Connected Health Cities Programme has discovered an association between the number of prescriptions for antibiotics and a higher risk of hospital admissions. Read More
Hearing loss and dementia – correlation not cause Posted: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Author: Dr Jenna Littlejohn On "World Hearing Day" Jenna Littlejohn provides a timely reminder of why and how Manchester BRC is investigating the links between hearing loss and dementia. Read More
Trials show new drug can ease symptoms of chronic cough Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 Two trials of a new drug have shown that, at low doses, it can ease the often-distressing symptoms of chronic cough with minimal side effects. Read More
Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Proteomics Posted: Friday, February 21, 2020 Part of our biomarkers week, we take a look at proteomics research in Manchester, and how this is helping improve treatments for cancer patients. Read More
Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Clinical imaging Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2020 Part of our biomarkers week, here we explore the field of clinical imaging tests, and how our Hearing Health research is helping develop new audiology tests for newborn babies with hearing loss. Read More
Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Genomics Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Part of our biomarkers week, here we explain genomics research in Manchester, and how it's improving care for women at high risk of breast cancer. Read More
Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Biostatistics Posted: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Manchester is a leading centre for biomarker development, brought together by the NIHR Manchester BRC’s biomarkers ‘cross-cutting’ research theme. Part of our biomarkers week, here we explain biostatistics and how they're improving care and treatments. Read More
Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – What is a biomarker and why are they important? Posted: Monday, February 17, 2020 Manchester is a leading centre for biomarker development, brought together by the NIHR Manchester BRC’s biomarkers ‘cross-cutting’ research theme. Part of our biomarkers week, we explain their importance to health and research. Read More