Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisis
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.
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NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre
Repeat antibiotic prescribing linked to higher risk of hospital admissions
Manchester researchers have discovered an association between the number of prescriptions for antibiotics and a higher risk of hospital admissions.
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Trials show new drug can ease symptoms of chronic cough
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.
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BLOG: How we are using data to address health inequalities in research
In the third blog in our ‘addressing health inequalities in research’ series, Information Data Management Lead, Gareth Adaway, discusses the role data plays in our work.
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BLOG: Health inequalities in Greater Manchester – why they exist and what we are doing to address it
In the second blog in our ‘addressing health inequalities in research’ series, our Public Programmes Project Manager, Tracy Grey, discusses some of the health inequalities that persist in GM and why.
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Emergency genetic test being trialled at Saint Mary’s Hospital could prevent antibiotic – related hearing loss in newborns
Manchester BRC researchers have launched the world’s first emergency genetic test, to predict whether newborn babies receiving antibiotics in intensive care are at risk of irreversible hearing loss.
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BLOG: How can translational research benefit those who might need it the most?
In the first instalment in our new blog series, Dr Bella Starling – Co-Director of Public Programmes, hosted by MFT – discusses the benefits translational research can have for society as a whole.
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From placement to PhD? – A Manchester BRC research placement story
Clinical pharmacist Jake Doherty shares how his six-week NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre TRACE-COPD study placement has opened his eyes to new possibilities for a research career.
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