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Hearing problems reported by discharged COVID-19 patients

Some patients are reporting deterioration in their hearing eight weeks after discharge from a hospital admission for COVID-19.

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Manchester academics elected as Fellows of the British Academy

Professors Gary Younge, James Nazroo and Penny Summerfield are among 86 distinguished scholars to be elected to the prestigious fellowship this year.
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Drug target for aggressive breast cancer found

Scientists have discovered a way to slow the growth of breast cancer stem cells in the lab.
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Aerosol could be significant form of COVID-19 transmission

Early survey results have suggested that the COVID-19 transmitted through aerosol transmission is materially significant.
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Manchester doctors play key role in COVID-19 drug research

A medical trial involving experts at Manchester has found the first drug to ‘significantly lower’ death rates in COVID-19 patients hospitalised with severe respiratory complications.
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COVID-19 seen as historic moment for UK’s environmental future

Manchester academics are imploring policy makers to use the UK’s post-pandemic recovery to lead a positive green revolution.
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Northern accents are becoming more similar

Manchester research suggests that the accents of educated city dwellers across the north of England are becoming more similar.
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Marcus Rashford to receive honorary degree

Manchester United and England footballer, Marcus Rashford, will receive an honorary doctorate from the University in the summer.

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