Articles tagged with 'health' | University of Manchester

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2026
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August
2026
| 10:08 Europe/London
Scientists have redefined how the key blood鈥慶lotting protein fibrinogen behaves when it contacts air, overturning two decades of scientific consensus on wound healing.
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19
August
2026
| 15:51 Europe/London
Most people in the UK already monitor their own health and wellbeing, and an overwhelming majority would be happy to do more if advised by the NHS, according to a new University of Manchester led study
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17
August
2026
| 20:37 Europe/London
Researchers from the Universities of Manchester, Oxford and Arkansas are urging scientists to stop treating 鈥渘on-significant鈥 results as proof that nothing happened.
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12
August
2026
| 01:00 Europe/London
Despite national efforts to improve acute kidney injury (AKI) care, thousands of patients in England are missing vital follow-up care after leaving hospital, according to new research by The University of Manchester
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11
August
2026
| 11:38 Europe/London
A University of Manchester led national initiative aims to connect people with lived experience, industry, researchers and the NHS to transform mental health innovation across the UK
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07
August
2026
| 10:18 Europe/London
The University of Manchester has secured new funding to help more NHS and healthcare professionals train as researchers through the 4Ward North doctoral programme, delivered with the Universities of Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and Sheffield.
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07
August
2026
| 09:00 Europe/London
Patients referred to social prescribing are more likely to seek healthcare in the short term, but could end up needing their GP less often within a year, a new study by University of Manchester researchers suggests.
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06
August
2026
| 08:30 Europe/London
Being inside with the windows closed does not completely protect you from the smoke caused by wildfires, early findings by University of Manchester researchers suggest
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04
August
2026
| 14:04 Europe/London
A little鈥慿nown group of hard-to-find immune cells could help transform cancer treatment, scientists at the University of Manchester鈥檚 Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, have found.
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04
August
2026
| 13:39 Europe/London
A new study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has found that digital technologies used in GP practices can significantly improve patient safety by reducing medication errors, supporting earlier diagnosis and helping prevent patient
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31
July
2026
| 14:36 Europe/London
Compression wraps are unlikely to help venous leg ulcers heal faster than standard compression treatments, according to a clinical trial led by University of Manchester and York researchers.
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31
July
2026
| 11:23 Europe/London
One of the world鈥檚 leading experts on barrier immunity is to join the University of Manchester鈥檚 Lydia Becker Institute as Professor of Immunology from 1 August expanding the Becker鈥檚 world-class expertise in Barrier Immunity
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29
July
2026
| 19:00 Europe/London
Scientists in Britain and Spain have discovered critical windows after glioblastoma surgery when the brain鈥檚 defences falter, creating a rare chance to deliver powerful treatments exactly where needed. If doctors time treatment within two narrow
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23
July
2026
| 01:23 Europe/London
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT can match 鈥 and in some situations outperform 鈥 humans as a source of everyday emotional support, new research led by The University of Manchester and in collaboration with Durham University has found
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20
July
2026
| 09:29 Europe/London
Paste Researchers from Manchester and Canada have shown that the claim by the authors of a study [uwl.ac.uk] published earlier this year, that most of its participants had experienced parental alienating behaviours during childhood, is seriously
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16
July
2026
| 16:28 Europe/London
University of Manchester scientists have uncovered evidence that a build-up of a common body waste product in the brain could be helping to drive two of our most devastating neurological diseases
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16
July
2026
| 15:59 Europe/London
A new drug offers hope for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the world鈥檚 most common inherited heart disease.
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16
July
2026
| 08:31 Europe/London
Getting patients seen by community health teams within a day of leaving hospital could slash emergency readmissions and A&E visits, a new study by University of Manchester researchers suggests
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15
July
2026
| 07:04 Europe/London
People flocking to sunbeds in search of the perfect tan could be exposing themselves to a hidden health threat far beyond skin cancer, according to a comprehensive research review.
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14
July
2026
| 10:02 Europe/London
Though thousands of women in the United States step forward to donate their eggs each year, startling new research led by The University of Manchester in the UK reveals only a tiny fraction ever make it through the rigorous selection process.
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14
July
2026
| 08:50 Europe/London
A Halifax father whose daughter was stillborn is preparing to take on what is expected to be his toughest endurance challenge yet 鈥 walking 260 lengths of the Ancient Stadium of Rhodes in Greece under the relentless Greek summer sun in a fundraiser
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10
July
2026
| 10:00 Europe/London
A new study led by University of Manchester scientists has revealed that brighter, more consistent daytime light exposure could be key to earlier bedtimes, better鈥憅uality sleep, and deeper rest.
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09
July
2026
| 11:11 Europe/London
Understanding Animal Research (UAR) has published a list of the ten organisations, which includes the University of Manchester,  that carried out the highest number of animal procedures 鈥 those used in medical, veterinary, and scientific
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07
July
2026
| 07:27 Europe/London
Breakthrough research led by scientists in Manchester has identified a new drug combination that could improve outcomes for thousands of patients with lung cancer driven by a rare type of KRAS mutation, offering hope for patients worldwide with this
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03
July
2026
| 06:55 Europe/London
A new study by University of Manchester researchers has linked a digital platform helping people manage type 2 diabetes to better blood sugar control, improved health and potential long鈥憈erm NHS cost savings.
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01
July
2026
| 12:42 Europe/London
The University of Manchester working alongside global healthcare leaders, has successfully hosted the inaugural Research Innovation Forum, a major initiative designed to drive commercial acceleration and health innovation across Greater Manchester.
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26
June
2026
| 10:17 Europe/London
A major milestone in strengthening global healthcare has been marked by the graduation of the first cohort from a pioneering China-UK clinical pharmacy programme.
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23
June
2026
| 08:19 Europe/London
The largest ever UK trial of a urine test used across the NHS to spot when patients skip their medication has shown it may improve adherence to treatment.
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18
June
2026
| 13:58 Europe/London
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) at the University of Manchester celebrated the very best of student enterprise at the Venture Further Awards 2026, held on Tuesday 16th June at the iconic Whitworth Hall. Founders, judges, mentors, partners,
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17
June
2026
| 09:42 Europe/London
Cancer Research UK will invest an additional 拢6m each year into world-leading research in Manchester and create up to an additional 100 new jobs.
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