New approach needed for newborns with hearing loss Posted: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Parents are often struggling with hearing aid management for their newborn babies, according to research by Manchester BRC and University of Manchester experts. Continue reading full article: New approach needed for newborns with hearing loss
Bridging the Gap – December 2020 Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Author: Professor Ian Bruce gives a round up of December's news and developments for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Continue reading full article: Bridging the Gap – December 2020
BRC lupus researcher awarded grant for ‘brain fog’ pilot study by Arthritis Society in Canada Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2020 Dr Michelle Barraclough, Research Associate for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre’s (BRC Musculoskeletal theme, has been awarded funding by the Arthritis Society in Canada to investigate ‘brain fog’ in lupus patients. Continue reading full article: BRC lupus researcher awarded grant for ‘brain fog’ pilot study by Arthritis Society in Canada
Online event – Interventions for disease prevention – 11 January 2021 Posted: Monday, December 14, 2020 An opportunity to discuss and develop understanding around lifestyle interventions influencing disease occurrence and re-occurrence from BRC Research Themes. Continue reading full article: Online event – Interventions for disease prevention – 11 January 2021
Manchester researchers designing new face masks to overcome communication issues Posted: Monday, December 14, 2020 NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and The University of Manchester are leading research to develop new face masks/coverings to tackle communication problems associated with their use. Continue reading full article: Manchester researchers designing new face masks to overcome communication issues
Hearing Health Now – sparking important conversations Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020 Author: Paolo Arru In his blog Paolo Arru, Vocal Project Manager, tells us about Hearing Health Now – a unique and innovative project which aims to spark more conversations around hearing health. Continue reading full article: Hearing Health Now – sparking important conversations
A guide to clinical trials – Professor Ariane Herrick speaks to Arthritis Digest Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020 Arthritis Digest is a magazine for people with arthritis that highlights the latest relevant research and reviews topical issues. In the latest contribution from our MSK researchers, Professor of Rheumatology Ariane Herrick explains clinical trials. Continue reading full article: A guide to clinical trials – Professor Ariane Herrick speaks to Arthritis Digest
Manchester led research could lead to step-change in NHS hearing aid provision Posted: Monday, December 7, 2020 Cutting-edge research being led by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), aimed at increasing adult hearing aid use, could make a dramatic change to people with hearing loss. Continue reading full article: Manchester led research could lead to step-change in NHS hearing aid provision