The power of data and algorithms for health and science – what Manchester BRC bioinformaticians learned from European conference Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025 Five Manchester BRC bioinformaticians have shared what they learned from the European Conference on Computational Biology and how they are now applying this to their work analysing medical research data. Continue reading full article: The power of data and algorithms for health and science – what Manchester BRC bioinformaticians learned from European conference
Research led by Manchester identifies test to more accurately diagnose rare fungal pneumonia Posted: Friday, January 10, 2025 New research has shown that a DNA-based test is accurate for diagnosing fungal pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii in people with weakened immune systems. Continue reading full article: Research led by Manchester identifies test to more accurately diagnose rare fungal pneumonia
Biomarker test could significantly reduce antibiotic use in sepsis, finds trial Posted: Tuesday, December 24, 2024 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. Continue reading full article: Biomarker test could significantly reduce antibiotic use in sepsis, finds trial
Manchester-led research contributes to development of new UK-wide guideline for asthma Posted: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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. Continue reading full article: Manchester-led research contributes to development of new UK-wide guideline for asthma
Manchester researchers show guidelines for asthma diagnosis require improvement Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 New research from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has shown the chance of being correctly diagnosed with asthma varies widely depending on which national or international guidelines are followed. Continue reading full article: Manchester researchers show guidelines for asthma diagnosis require improvement
New Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub in Manchester to develop pioneering tests and treatments for lung infections Posted: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are launching a new Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub to accelerate the development of new tests and treatment approaches for lung infections. Continue reading full article: New Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub in Manchester to develop pioneering tests and treatments for lung infections
Low dose morphine shows promise as effective treatment for chronic cough in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Low dose morphine has the potential to treat chronic cough in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to new research from NIHR Manchester BRC and NIHR Imperial BRC. Continue reading full article: Low dose morphine shows promise as effective treatment for chronic cough in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The NIHR Associate Principal Investigator training scheme – a blog by Dr James Wingfield Digby Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2024 Author: James Wingfield Digby In this blog, Clinical Research Fellow and PhD student Dr James Wingfield Digby shares his insights from the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator training scheme, which gave him practical experience of delivering clinical research. Continue reading full article: The NIHR Associate Principal Investigator training scheme – a blog by Dr James Wingfield Digby