International news Back to 'International' New antimicrobial air filters tested on trains rapidly kill SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses DescriptionResearchers have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters that can kill bacteria, fungi and viruses including SARS-CoV-2, providing a potential solution to prevent the spread of airborne infections.Date:09/03/2022 Opinion: Understanding the link between oral and gut health DescriptionThe relationship between oral health and overall health has been a focus for research for some time, explains Professors Iain Chapple and Tariq Iqbal.Date:07/03/2022 Remote controlled microscopes boost research capacity in Midlands DescriptionA new collaborative network that facilitates remote training and access to advanced microscopy will expand and strengthen research capability and capacity in the region.Date:04/03/2022 New initiative to prevent caesarean section deaths in developing nations DescriptionUniversity of Birmingham experts are leading a new initiative to help save the lives of thousands of women giving birth by caesarean section in developing nations.Date:28/02/2022 Non-invasive imaging could replace electrodes in epilepsy surgery planning DescriptionA non-invasive imaging technique has shown potential in helping surgeons plan epilepsy operations.Date:23/02/2022 World-leading surgical research team gets fresh funding to save lives DescriptionA world-leading global surgical research team led from the University of Birmingham has received £7 million of funding to continue its life-saving work in developing countries.Date:16/02/2022 Research to investigate how food intake is regulated could improve treatment of severe COVID-19 illness DescriptionDr Caroline Gorvin has been awarded the highly distinguished Sir Henry Dale Fellowship worth nearly £1 million to better understand how food intake is regulated.Date:07/02/2022 Parasitic roundworm poses lung health threat to European men DescriptionYoung men exposed to parasitic roundworm may be at increased risk of developing asthma and serious lung damage, a new study reveals.Date:06/01/2022 China-wide study will boost understanding of fatal surgical complication DescriptionOlder patients in hospitals across China took part in a major multi-centre open-label randomised clinical trial that showed there was no difference in post-operative delirium in older people with a hip fracture.Date:21/12/2021 New clinical trial aims to improve heart protection during surgery in children DescriptionA new clinical trial being led by the University of Birmingham and funded by the British Heart Foundation could help improve the recovery of children who undergo life-saving heart surgery.Date:10/12/2021 Displaying 1 to 10 of 81 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next