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
Phone app study to track scleroderma ulcers Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2020 Researchers at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have launched a major new project to develop and test a mobile phone app to help people with the connective tissue disease scleroderma. Continue reading full article: Phone app study to track scleroderma ulcers
Face masks leave us feeling isolated and stressed, reveals survey Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Face coverings, a key tool in our fight against COVID-19, have impeded our ability to hear, understand, engage, and connect with others according to a study supported by Manchester BRC. Continue reading full article: Face masks leave us feeling isolated and stressed, reveals survey
BRC Cancer PhD student wins best paper at international health informatics conference Posted: Monday, November 30, 2020 Charlotte Watson, PhD student for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre’s Cancer Prevention and Early Detection (PED) theme, was recently awarded best student paper at an international health informatics conference. Continue reading full article: BRC Cancer PhD student wins best paper at international health informatics conference
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