Shift workers at increased risk of asthma, research shows Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 An international team of scientists, including Manchester BRC researcher Dr Hannah Durrington has found that shift workers, especially those working permanent night shifts, showed increased risks of asthma, especially moderate or severe asthma. Continue reading full article: Shift workers at increased risk of asthma, research shows
Manchester BRC researcher examines antibiotic treatment for sepsis in COVID-19 Posted: Monday, November 2, 2020 Professor Paul Dark, Non-fungal Infections Programme Lead and researchers from a leading NIHR study are investigating how to improve the use of antibiotics for patients with COVID-19 at risk of sepsis. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher examines antibiotic treatment for sepsis in COVID-19
Prevalence of lung condition more than double WHO figures, find students Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Around 550 million people have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to two University of Manchester medical students working with senior researchers supported by Manchester BRC. The figure is more than double the previous estimate by WHO. Continue reading full article: Prevalence of lung condition more than double WHO figures, find students
NHS implements novel Manchester BRC respiratory antifungal resistance test Posted: Friday, September 11, 2020 Research funded by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has led to UK-wide implementation of a novel NHS diagnostic test that uses pyrosequencing (a method of identifying genetic markers in DNA), to identify the right treatment for people with aspergillosis. Continue reading full article: NHS implements novel Manchester BRC respiratory antifungal resistance test
Manchester BRC Professor Dave Singh honoured with prestigious respiratory research award Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020 Manchester BRC COPD co-lead Professor Dave Singh has received the European Respiratory Society Gold Medal. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Professor Dave Singh honoured with prestigious respiratory research award
Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis Posted: Monday, March 30, 2020 In an unprecedented move, scientists and clinicians across Greater Manchester have formed a Rapid Response Research Group to find ways to beat COVID-19 and save lives. Continue reading full article: Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis
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. Continue reading full article: Repeat antibiotic prescribing linked to higher risk of hospital admissions
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. Continue reading full article: Trials show new drug can ease symptoms of chronic cough