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News Launch of new international medical code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes University of Birmingham and NHS England researchers have created a diagnostic code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes to enhance healthcare treatment.
22 February 2023 After 25 years of AI health tech research computers are slowly beginning to listen to patients Mental health and other chronic conditions leading way in combining AI potential with patient reported outcomes
20 February 2023 Professor Kristien Boelaert appointed President-Elect of the British Thyroid Association A member of the BTA for more than 20 years, Professor Boelaert will take up her new position in May.
15 February 2023 Efficacy of BCG vaccine in reducing COPD exacerbations funded for £1.8M University of Birmingham researchers have received a £1.8M grant by the NIHR EME Programme investigating BCG vaccine efficacy in reducing COPD exacerbations.
10 February 2023 Remote symptom reporting for patients may reduce times for 7 million on elective-care waiting lists Review of international examples of electronic patient-reported outcomes tools shows they could support clinical practice and reduce outpatient waiting times