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Manchester to lead multimillion pound scheme to tackle liver disease

The ID LIVER consortium has been awarded £4.5 million to help patients with liver disease receive earlier, more accurate, and potentially life-saving diagnoses.

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Report into racism in schools criticises increased police presence

The new report, written by the University's Dr Remi Joseph-Salisbury and published by the Runnymede Trust, draws on data from interviews with teachers from across Greater Manchester.
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Genetics research produces clinical trial for ‘Childhood Alzheimer’s’

An arthritis drug is to be trialled as a treatment for children who suffer from Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare genetic disease that causes neurological deterioration.
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Research calls for abortion law changes in Britain and USA

Manchester and Bristol experts recommend relaxing abortion laws, so patients can access telephone appointments and medication by post.

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Manchester Histories Festival announces first DigiFest

The festival will work with individuals and community groups to present their stories, ideas and creative content to a global audience from a new pop-up TV studio.
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£1m raised for students in hardship

The fund, established by the University, will go directly to students experiencing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Research reveals challenges of ambulance staff responding to suicide

A Manchester-led study has revealed that ambulance staff are responding to suicide without adequate training or support.

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