National award for the Manchester Royal Infirmary rheumatology team Posted: Monday, April 20, 2020 The Kellgren Centre for Rheumatology at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has won a national award for its work with patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading full article: National award for the Manchester Royal Infirmary rheumatology team
Research shows how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation, ‘turning previous assumptions on their head’ Posted: Friday, April 3, 2020 A study led by an NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre scientist has identified, for the first time, how the human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Continue reading full article: Research shows how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation, ‘turning previous assumptions on their head’
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
Arthritis and work – Dr Suzanne Verstappen speaks to Arthritis Digest Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2020 Author: Dr Suzanne Verstappen Researchers within our adult and childhood arthritis programmes are contributing articles for every issue of Arthritis Digest in 2020, with Dr Suzanne Verstappen the latest BRC contributor. Continue reading full article: Arthritis and work – Dr Suzanne Verstappen speaks to Arthritis Digest
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
Hearing loss and dementia – correlation not cause Posted: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Author: Dr Jenna Littlejohn On "World Hearing Day" Jenna Littlejohn provides a timely reminder of why and how Manchester BRC is investigating the links between hearing loss and dementia. Continue reading full article: Hearing loss and dementia – correlation not cause
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
Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Proteomics Posted: Friday, February 21, 2020 Part of our biomarkers week, we take a look at proteomics research in Manchester, and how this is helping improve treatments for cancer patients. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC Biomarkers week – Proteomics