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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Keep up-to-date with the latest news, publications and events from the Research and Innovation team at MFT.
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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Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women
Manchester researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of breast cancer genetic testing for women from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds.
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Sarah Harding legacy research project recruits first participant
A pioneering cancer research project launched in memory of singer Sarah Harding has recruited its first participant.
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