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Zahra Salimi

Zahra Salimi


Could Graphene Revolutionise Neurological Treatment?

Could Graphene Revolutionise Neurological Treatment?

Zahra Salimi reports on the Mancunion technology that could revolutionise neurological treatment
Looking to save lives? Here’s how

Looking to save lives? Here’s how

Manchester Marrow is looking for people to sign up to a bone marrow registry to save lives
Recent UoM cancer research to revolutionise screening and treatment

Recent UoM cancer research to revolutionise screening and treatment

The future of cancer research is here as Manchester researchers discover link between womb cancer and Lynch syndrome
UoM study indicates unnecessary antibiotics prescriptions could lead to increased hospital admissions

UoM study indicates unnecessary antibiotics prescriptions could lead to increased hospital admissions

A study has found that the risks of going to hospital with another infection directly correlates to the number of antibiotic prescriptions in the previous three years
UoM scientists have found a way to stop breast cancer cells from spreading

UoM scientists have found a way to stop breast cancer cells from spreading

Research found by scientists at the University of Manchester could put us one step closer to finding a cure for breast cancer
UoM researchers join team investigating cancer survival rates

UoM researchers join team investigating cancer survival rates

A new multidisciplinary long-term study involving six universities aims to explore cancer survival and reasons for remaining cancer-free post-treatment
UoM scientists lead the way towards revolutionising radiotherapy research

UoM scientists lead the way towards revolutionising radiotherapy research

The Manchester centre of the Cancer Research UK charity are being awarded with £16.5 million over the next five years to explore the advances in radiotherapy technologies and techniques aiming towards improving cancer survival rate
UoM study finds possible link between higher pain levels and humid weather

UoM study finds possible link between higher pain levels and humid weather

New research suggests that people with long term health conditions are 20 percent more likely to suffer from higher pain levels on humid and windy days with low atmospheric pressure
Activity trackers: a new potential solution for managing diabetes

Activity trackers: a new potential solution for managing diabetes

A new study by The University of Manchester suggests that the movement-monitoring devices such as pedometers, are proven to be effective in managing diabetes and cardiovascular disease
New UoM study suggests targeting two faulty genes to treat leukaemia

New UoM study suggests targeting two faulty genes to treat leukaemia

This study is thought to lead to the development of a more efficient treatment in some patients, and represents a major step towards fighting AML, a rare form of blood cancer with a high mortality rate
The mysterious vaping illness: an epidemic?

The mysterious vaping illness: an epidemic?

A new vaping-related illness has afftected at least 530 people, the CDC said last week, bringing the latest fatality to nine
UoM signs up for Covering Climate Now to fight climate crisis

UoM signs up for Covering Climate Now to fight climate crisis

For a week this September, the University of Manchester will join forces with media outlets and organisations to devote their research to the global climate emergency
Study shows IVF birth weights are on the rise

Study shows IVF birth weights are on the rise

University of Manchester research has discovered IVF birthweights are up by 10% on average compared to 25 years ago
New drugs developed to treat ovarian cancer

New drugs developed to treat ovarian cancer

Led by Professor Stephen Taylor, University of Manchester researchers have found promising leads in their hunt to tackle ovarian cancer