Kidney enzyme as a new target for treatment of high blood pressure, study reveals
Manchester researchers have shown for the first time that a drop in the levels of an enzyme in the kidney is associated with high blood pressure.
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10 outstanding MFT clinicians and researchers named MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chairs 2023
10 MFT clinicians are among 15 outstanding individuals announced by Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) as Honorary Clinical Chairs for 2023
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Disturbed sleep may partially explain Long COVID breathlessness, find researchers
A major UK study has discovered that the disturbed sleep patterns in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 was likely to be a driver of breathlessness.
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Cutting-edge research in Greater Manchester receives funding boost from NIHR
The NIHR has awarded more than £96 million to 93 NHS organisations as part of a capital investment – with £2.26 million awarded to MFT.
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Vulnerable newborns at Manchester hospitals are first to benefit from rollout of genetic test to prevent hearing loss
An innovative genetic test that can help prevent newborn babies from going deaf if treated with a common antibiotic, is now being used in routine clinical practice in maternity settings at MFT.
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Investment in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment
A new platform has been announced, bringing together UK strengths in rare diseases research to improve diagnosis and treatment.
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Celebrating NHS 75 across R&I
MFT, Research and Innovation colleagues mark 75 years of the National Health Service (NHS).
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MFT named top recruiter to research studies in England
MFT is a top recruiter to research studies in England, including the number one recruiter to commercial studies, according to new report.
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