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Title Manchester leads implementation of lifesaving genetic bedsidestroke test Media name/outlet Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 31/07/24 Description An innovative bedside genetic test being implemented in Manchester could dramatically improve outcomes for thousands of people in the UK affected by stroke each year.
Developed by researchers from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and The University of Manchester, in collaboration with Manchester based company genedrive, the test can tell healthcare professionals in approximately one hour if stroke patients will be more likely to benefit from clopidogrel, the current first-line treatment to prevent recurrence.URL https://research.cmft.nhs.uk/news-events/manchester-leads-implementation-of-lifesaving-genetic-bedside-stroke-test Persons William Newman, John Mcdermott