New centre of excellence for Parkinson’s research
NCA is to be part of a new NIHR Translational Research Collaboration (TRC) in Parkinson’s disease (PD), bringing together national...
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MoreStudy shows safety of world’s first human graphene-based brain computer interface operation
Eight patients have been treated at Northern Care Alliance (NCA) in the world’s first-in-human study of graphene-brain interfaces to map... -
MoreProfessor reappointed as NIHR senior investigator
Professor Paul Dark has been reappointed as a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) senior investigator – recognising... -
MoreHonour recognises Professor’s leadership and service
Professor Smeeta Sinha gave the prestigious 6th Annual O’Donoghue award lecture ‘Spinning plates: leading through collaboration’ at UK Kidney Week... -
MoreStudy brings new hope for brain tumour diagnosis
New research indicates a simple blood test could detect the deadliest form of brain tumour. Researchers have developed an experimental... -
MoreInflammation-related protein changes could help predict cognitive impairment after stroke – especially in smokers
Researchers have found that tracking changes in a protein linked to inflammation (interleukin-6) after a stroke could help identify people... -
MoreTest can identify deadly complication of chronic kidney disease
Scientists have discovered that the combination of two biomarkers can reliably identify sarcopenia, a serious condition of the muscle linked... -
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Test shows when safe to stop antibiotics in sepsis patients
A simple blood test can tell doctors when it is safe to stop antibiotics in patients recovering from sepsis, a...
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MoreCenect Centre for Emergency Care and Trauma Sciences
The Centre for Emergency Care and Trauma Sciences (Cenect) at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2023...
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MoreDonal O’Donoghue Renal Research Centre
The Donal O’Donoghue Renal Research Centre (DRRC) honours the legacy of our late colleague Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE and continues...
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MoreGeoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre
The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre combines discovery science and experimental medicine to rapidly translate our research into healthcare benefit....