University of Manchester

Weight loss helps to oust worms

Scientists from The University of Manchester have discovered that weight loss plays an important role in the body's response to fighting off intestinal worms.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Virtual heart sheds new light on heart defect

(Medical Xpress)—A virtual heart, developed at The University of Manchester, is revealing new information about one of the world's most common heart conditions.

Cardiology created Jan 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Understanding cell organization to tackle cancer

Scientists at The University of Manchester have identified how cells know which way up they need to be. The discovery could help in the fight against cancer because in the early stages of the disease the cells become disorganised.

Cancer created Dec 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Better approach to treating deadly melanoma identified by scientists

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers funded by Cancer Research UK have been looking at why new drugs called "MEK inhibitors", which are currently being tested in clinical trials, aren't as effective at killing cancer cells as they ...

Cancer created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research reveals hidden anguish of schoolchildren with autism

(Medical Xpress)—Schoolchildren on the autistic spectrum experience worrying levels of mental health difficulties, according to a new study by research psychologists from The University of Manchester.

Autism spectrum disorders created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Silent stroke can cause Parkinson's disease

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at The University of Manchester have for the first time identified why a patient who appears outwardly healthy may develop Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Itching can have a visual trigger, new research reveals

(Medical Xpress)—Itching is so contagious that simply seeing an image of an itch stimulus – such as ants or an insect bite – can trigger a physical response, new research suggests.

Medical research created Nov 25, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Arthritis study reveals why gender bias is all in the genes

Researchers have pieced together new genetic clues to the arthritis puzzle in a study that brings potential treatments closer to reality and could also provide insights into why more women than men succumb to the disabling ...

Genetics created Nov 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Bioprinting has promising future

Writing in the journal Science, Professor Derby of The School of Materials, looks at how the concept of using printer technology to build structures in which to grow cells, is helping to regenerate tissue.

Medical research created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Financial incentives may improve hospital mortality rates, says study

New research into controversial pay-for-performance schemes has suggested they may help to save the lives of NHS patients.

Health created Nov 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists unravel resistance to breast cancer treatment

Scientists have identified a molecular 'flag' in women with breast cancer who do not respond or have become resistant to the hormone drug tamoxifen.

Cancer created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Prostate cancer prognosis hope

Cancer of the prostate – the most common male cancer in the UK – presents in two distinct ways: a low-risk type, which may never cause any symptoms, and a high-risk form that needs treatment to prevent it spreading to ...

Cancer created Oct 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Technology brings new life to the study of diseases in old bones

A study led by The University of Manchester has demonstrated that new technology that can analyse millions of gene sequences in a matter of seconds is an effective way to quickly and accurately identify diseases in skeletons.

Medical research created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scientists harness immune system to prevent lymphoma relapse

UK scientists hope that lymphoma patients could benefit from a new drug that triggers the cancer-fighting properties of the body's own immune system, after highly promising early laboratory results.

Cancer created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A solution to reducing inflammation

Research carried out at The University of Manchester has found further evidence that a simple solution, which is already used in IV drips, is an effective treatment for reducing inflammation.

Inflammatory disorders created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast