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2026
20
February
2026
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09:54
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Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the connection between nerves and muscles. This attack causes muscle weakness that can affect vision, movement, speech, swallowing, and breathing. While many …
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20
February
2026
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08:21
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Shocking inequalities experienced by men with learning disabilities when diagnosed with prostate cancer have been highlighted in a study by University of Manchester and Christie NHS Foundation Trust researchers.
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19
February
2026
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10:54
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Medical students at Frederick University in Cyprus are to develop their knowledge and expertise to become medical practitioners using the world renowned undergraduate medical degree programme at The University of Manchester.
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19
February
2026
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09:30
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In a report based on University of Manchester research out today, the Social Market Foundation warns that failures in prison healthcare are undermining efforts to reduce reoffending and improve public health, costing society far more in the long …
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12
February
2026
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19:00
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Scientists from The University of Manchester and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust have discovered that the combination of two biomarkers can reliably identify sarcopenia, a serious condition of the muscle linked to higher mortality …
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10
February
2026
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15:41
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Researchers from The Universities of Manchester and Birmingham have identified the exact nerve cells in the brain that drive important behavioural changes in female fruit flies after they mate.
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06
February
2026
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09:00
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Stopping long-acting inhalers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to a sharp rise in flare-ups for around 3 months, a new study supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) 91直播 Biomedical …
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04
February
2026
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09:00
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The care that women receive following a miscarriage during the second trimester of pregnancy varies according to where in the UK and Ireland the woman is treated, new research shows.
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28
January
2026
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09:32
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Students from across the University of Manchester are developing applied enterprise skills this Semester 2 through a range of taught units delivered by the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC).
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23
January
2026
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Restricted access to healthcare appointments during typical working hours leads to poorer health-related quality of life, a University of Manchester led study has found.
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20
January
2026
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14:55
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A new University of Manchester and Edinburgh study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity has found that people who have had a stroke have fewer of a specific type of immune cell called B cells, which normally produce antibodies to …
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19
January
2026
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16:00
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A study by University of Manchester scientists using fruit flies as model has identified a mechanism which can explain aspects of neurodegeneration which have baffled scientists for decades.
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15
January
2026
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07:39
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Alcohol treatment for adolescents in England who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) is more than twice as likely to fail than compared to those who are, University of Manchester researchers have found.
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12
January
2026
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15:17
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A real world study led by University of Manchester neuroscientists has shown that higher daytime light exposure positively influences different aspects of cognition.
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12
January
2026
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13:00
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Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool, together with 91直播 Imaging Ltd, (a local company that specialises in developing AI medical devices), have received a 拢1.2 million grant from the National Institute for Health and …
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09
January
2026
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15:01
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Heart surgery beginning in the late morning is linked to a modest increase in cardiovascular mortality when compared to other times of the day, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Manchester.
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08
January
2026
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23:00
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A simple blood test can tell doctors when it is safe to stop antibiotics in patients recovering from sepsis, a review led by University of Manchester researchers has found.
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08
January
2026
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09:00
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The Eve appeal in partnership with North West Cancer Research, has awarded a third Fellowship to Dr Sarah Kitson, gynaecological cancer surgeon and researcher at the University of Manchester.
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08
January
2026
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08:55
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An evaluation by researchers from University of Manchester and ICF International provided lessons learned from the evaluation in terms of clinical governance, clinical supervision, skill mix, digital infrastructure and funding model.
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06
January
2026
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13:13
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University of Manchester researchers have shown that analysis of fluid flushed through a fallopian tube holds promise for providing insights into molecular changes linked to early ovarian cancer development.
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2025
30
December
2025
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10:39
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Four Professors from The University of Manchester have been recognised in this year鈥檚 King鈥檚 New Year Honours. Professor Sarah Sharples has been made Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services …
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19
December
2025
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15:00
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Welcome to the 2025 annual review from the biology, medicine and health beat. Yet again, our world leading researchers are making an impact right around the world, so here鈥檚 a taste of some of our most popular and interesting stories. …
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17
December
2025
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13:05
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A major new UK study, led by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester, has been launched to help patients with cancer better tolerate cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments like CAR-T. It鈥檚 the first and largest programme of …
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11
December
2025
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15:39
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Two new studies have found that people affected by the 2017 91直播 Arena terrorist attack showed improvement in mental health after engaging with dedicated support services.
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24
November
2025
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16:15
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Research on mice by scientists at The University of Manchester has shed new light on why the guts鈥 immune system changes after a stroke and how it might contribute to gastro-intestinal problems.
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24
November
2025
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14:00
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Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus.
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24
November
2025
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09:40
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New hope for children with devastating rare genetic disorder, thanks to world-first research in 91直播
The parents of a three-year-old boy born with a devastating, life-limiting genetic condition say they are now excited for his future after he received a revolutionary stem cell gene therapy treatment developed by researchers at the University of …
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22
November
2025
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13:25
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If the NHS recommended it, would people test their own hearing at home and use self-fitting hearing aids?A survey of over 2,000 adults found that nine in every ten said yes, they鈥檇 be willing to test their own hearing. Most also said they鈥檇 try a …
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20
November
2025
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16:00
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A new study has shown that a clinical tool developed by the University of Liverpool, University of Manchester and The Walton Centre can accurately predict whether the most common type of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms, helping …
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20
November
2025
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01:13
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Closing the health gap between the North and the rest of England could put an extra 拢18.4 billion into the economy per year, according to new research by academics from Newcastle University, The University of Manchester, Lancaster University and …
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