Stopping long-acting inhalers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to a sharp rise in flare-ups for around 3 months, a new study supported by the NIHR Manchester BRC has revealed.
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An innovative cancer screening programme in Greater Manchester has led to a significant reduction in cases of late stage lung cancer according to an evaluation published in the Journal of Thoracic Onc
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A 28-year-old patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, has become the first patient in the UK to be treated on the NHS with an innovative personalised therapy at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
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Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes
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The parents of a three-year-old boy born with a life-limiting genetic condition are now excited for his future after he received revolutionary stem cell gene therapy treatment developed in Manchester.
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A former Lord Mayor of Manchester has become the 3,000th person in GM to take part in research aimed at understanding and tackling the higher rates of serious disease in South Asian people.
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A new study has shown that an existing drug used by the NHS could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women.
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A ground-breaking research study treating rare genetic conditions in newborn babies has reached a major milestone with the recruitment of its 1,000th baby at MFT.
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