New Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub in Manchester to develop pioneering tests and treatments for lung infections Posted: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are launching a new Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub to accelerate the development of new tests and treatment approaches for lung infections. Continue reading full article: New Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub in Manchester to develop pioneering tests and treatments for lung infections
Low dose morphine shows promise as effective treatment for chronic cough in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Low dose morphine has the potential to treat chronic cough in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to new research from NIHR Manchester BRC and NIHR Imperial BRC. Continue reading full article: Low dose morphine shows promise as effective treatment for chronic cough in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Planned for a marathon, but it turned into a sprint – A blog by Tunde Oremulé, ENT Registrar Posted: Friday, September 13, 2024 Senior Research Fellow, Tunde Oremulé shares how outstanding teamwork has accelerated research aimed to widen access to specialist ear healthcare and improve patients' experiences. Continue reading full article: Planned for a marathon, but it turned into a sprint – A blog by Tunde Oremulé, ENT Registrar
The power of your data to advance arthritis research – Louise Cook, Prof Will Dixon and Dr Meghna Jani speak to Arthritis Digest magazine Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2024 For Arthritis Digest magazine, Louise Cook, Professor Will Dixon and Dr Meghna Jani explain how analysis of health data could help improve the lives and care of people living with arthritis. Continue reading full article: The power of your data to advance arthritis research – Louise Cook, Prof Will Dixon and Dr Meghna Jani speak to Arthritis Digest magazine
New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024 A special type of MRI scan where patients inhale 100% oxygen could result in lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients. Continue reading full article: New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients
Manchester, Nottingham and UCLH BRCs to co-lead hearing health data initiative Posted: Friday, August 9, 2024 The NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is to co-lead a data initiative to improve care for people with hearing loss, which will be run in partnership with the NIHR Manchester and Nottingham BRCs. Continue reading full article: Manchester, Nottingham and UCLH BRCs to co-lead hearing health data initiative
Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.7 million to develop new wound dressings to prevent infection and improve healing Posted: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 A multidisciplinary team led by an Academic Plastic Surgeon from the NIHR Manchester BRC has been awarded more than £1.74 million to develop a new type of wound dressing which could prevent wound infection and help improve healing. Continue reading full article: Manchester BRC researcher awarded £1.7 million to develop new wound dressings to prevent infection and improve healing
Manchester leads implementation of lifesaving genetic bedside stroke test Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 An innovative bedside genetic test being implemented in Manchester could dramatically improve outcomes for thousands of people in the UK affected by stroke each year. Continue reading full article: Manchester leads implementation of lifesaving genetic bedside stroke test