Shift workers at increased risk of asthma, research shows
An international team of researchers, including Dr Hannah Durrington, Honorary Consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital, has found that shift workers showed increased risks of asthma.
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MFT Research finds cellular immunity to virus that causes COVID-19
Cellular (T-cell) immunity against SARS-CoV-2 is likely to be present within most adults for at least six months after infection, according to research carried out at MFT.
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Manchester research leads to NICE recommendation for Lynch syndrome screening for womb cancer patients
Women diagnosed with womb cancer should now be routinely screened for the genetic condition Lynch syndrome (LS), following a new guideline issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellen
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Wythenshawe patient takes part in national project to understand changes to radiotherapy treatments during COVID-19
A lung cancer patient at Wythenshawe Hospital has taken part in a national project led by Manchester researchers, investigating changes in radiotherapy treatments during COVID-19.
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MFT lupus patient first recruit to NIHR IMID BioResource
A lupus patient at the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) was the first UK recruit to the newly launched NIHR IMID BioResource.
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Protein by which common skin bacteria trigger eczema identified
A decade-long study has identified the factor produced by a common species of skin bacteria that triggers eczema.
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MFT cancer professor receives honour from Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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Drug has potential to improve cardiovascular health in preeclamptic women – MFT research shows
A drug has shown potential to improve heart function in women diagnosed with preeclampsia during their pregnancy, research carried out at Saint Mary’s Hospital has found.
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