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Kate received frequent monitoring and psychological support through the Rainbow Clinic at Saint Mary's Hospital - and gave birth to a healthy baby girl, after her son died following complications.

Two-year old, Hooriya has survived her rare condition thanks to a new treatment, which is being trialled at The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

Susan has been part of a public research user group for rheumatoid arthritis for five years, where she has been able to learn more about her condition and offer practical advice to researchers.

Taking part in a clinical research trial has allowed Sandhya to become more involved in her young daughter's life.

Keith was one of three blind patients at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital to be fitted with the revolutionary bionic eye - a device that has helped him to use patterns of light to navigate his world.

Three-year old Lennie suffers from side effects from the medication he takes for a rare and potentially fatal condition, but our research has helped lessen the impact of his treatment on his body.

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Arthritis Research UK-funded scientists at The University of Manchester have identified a new way in which genotyping can be used to predict disease outcomes among sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis.