Trial of new triple inhaler shows 20% reduction in COPD flare-ups Posted: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Manchester research has shown flare-ups in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, can be reduced by 20% by a combined triple inhaler. Continue reading full article: Trial of new triple inhaler shows 20% reduction in COPD flare-ups
Mite-proof bedcovers may reduce asthma flare-ups in children Posted: Monday, March 20, 2017 Bedcovers which form a barrier to house dust mites appear to reduce asthma flare-ups in children, according to new research conducted in Manchester. Continue reading full article: Mite-proof bedcovers may reduce asthma flare-ups in children
Manchester researchers provide new insight into rare musculoskeletal condition Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Two new publications, supported by the NIHR Manchester Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, provide new information that could help better diagnosis and treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), a rare musculoskeletal condition. Continue reading full article: Manchester researchers provide new insight into rare musculoskeletal condition
Cancer PED poster recognised at national conference Posted: Monday, March 13, 2017 Manchester researchers achieved peer recognition for their approach to cancer prevention and early diagnosis (PED), at a recent Cancer Research UK conference. Continue reading full article: Cancer PED poster recognised at national conference
Manchester leads the way among most cited European rheumatology researchers Posted: Monday, March 6, 2017 Five research theme leads from the Musculoskeletal BRU have been included in a list of the top 30 most cited rheumatology authors in the Europe. Continue reading full article: Manchester leads the way among most cited European rheumatology researchers
Manchester Biomedical Research Centre PhD studentships Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017 Opportunities to apply for NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre PhD studentships, starting from September. Continue reading full article: Manchester Biomedical Research Centre PhD studentships
Manchester recognised as a centre of excellence for fungal respiratory infections Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017 A partnership between The University of Manchester and University of South Manchester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised as a centre of excellence for the diagnosis and treatment of aspergillosis and other fungal infections. Continue reading full article: Manchester recognised as a centre of excellence for fungal respiratory infections
£6.7m NIHR funding secured for patient safety research Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017 A £6.7 million financial boost has been awarded to Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) to create a city-wide early translational patient safety research programme, along with its fellow MAHSC partner, The University of Manchester. Continue reading full article: £6.7m NIHR funding secured for patient safety research