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News Bridging science and creativity: a reflective session on liver health Birmingham researchers hosted a unique event that brought together liver disease patients, researchers, charity partners, and an artist in residence.
19 April 2023 Diet high in fruit and vegetables linked to lower miscarriage risk A preconception and early-pregnancy diet high in fruit, veg, eggs and grain may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests.
13 March 2023 New drug to lower brain pressure could treat blinding IIH headaches, trial finds Phase two trial saw significant reduction in pressure in the brain and monthly headaches
14 February 2023 Birmingham adrenal tumour service awarded five-star status for both patient care and research The endocrine service at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has been given a prestigious five-star Centre of Excellence rating.
16 January 2023 Ten-minute scan to detect common cause of high blood pressure Study finds CT scan can identify aldosteronism caused by hormone gland nodules as well as existing tests
04 January 2023 Protein anchors found to play key role in neurotransmitter GABA action Discovery could lead to new therapies for neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis
08 December 2022 Babies born to Black mothers in rich countries twice as likely to die in first weeks of life Largest analysis of perinatal outcomes finds disparities in outcomes based on race and ethnicity in high and upper-middle income countries
Professor Shakila Thangaratinam and Sadia Haqnawaz share experiences of encouraging patient and public involvement and engagement around the world, highlighting the value of listening to what is important to women.