Investment in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 A new platform has been announced, bringing together UK strengths in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment. Continue reading full article: Investment in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment
Exploring the fog: Unravelling the link between cognitive function and fatigue in systemic lupus erythematosus and other musculoskeletal conditions – Wednesday 26 July 2023 Posted: Thursday, July 13, 2023 The second event in the new NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Training Event and Seminar Series will be held on Wednesday 26 July 2023 from 10.00am – 11.00am via Zoom. Continue reading full article: Exploring the fog: Unravelling the link between cognitive function and fatigue in systemic lupus erythematosus and other musculoskeletal conditions – Wednesday 26 July 2023
The opioid pendulum: Balancing the risks and benefits – Dr Meghna Jani speaks to Arthritis Digest Posted: Friday, July 7, 2023 For Arthritis Digest magazine, Manchester BRC researcher Dr Meghna Jani discusses balancing the risks and benefits of using opioids to treat pain for people with musculoskeletal conditions. Continue reading full article: The opioid pendulum: Balancing the risks and benefits – Dr Meghna Jani speaks to Arthritis Digest
NIHR Manchester BRC Training Event and Seminar Series 2023-24 Posted: Thursday, July 6, 2023 This series will highlight the breadth of our BRC’s experimental medicine research and stimulate scientific discussion and collaboration in a series of online and in person events. Continue reading full article: NIHR Manchester BRC Training Event and Seminar Series 2023-24
Happy 75th birthday NHS, and thanks for 75 years of providing hearing aids Posted: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 From its inception on 5 July 1948, the NHS has been committed to providing care for people with hearing loss. Continue reading full article: Happy 75th birthday NHS, and thanks for 75 years of providing hearing aids
Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women Posted: Monday, July 3, 2023 Manchester researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of breast cancer genetic testing for women from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds. Continue reading full article: Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women
Sarah Harding legacy research project recruits first participant Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 A pioneering cancer research project launched in memory of singer Sarah Harding, and made possible through funding from The Christie Charity Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal and Cancer Research UK, has recruited its first participant. Continue reading full article: Sarah Harding legacy research project recruits first participant
Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm amongst teenage girls Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 General practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes amongst teenage girls in the UK in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, a research team has found. Continue reading full article: Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm amongst teenage girls