News Back to 'Birmingham Medical School' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease Description:A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk.Date:26 March 2024 Lung disease puts patients at risk of developing heart conditions regardless of other risk factors Description:Trial in rare disease enables researchers to control for other factors and find underlying action for cardiovascular disease riskDate:22 March 2024 Birmingham Professor Gary Middleton appointed as ECMC Network Lead Description:Professor Gary Middleton, Professor of Oncology, will be at the forefront of pioneering cancer research as ECMC Network Lead.Date:21 March 2024 Heart research receives BHF funding boost thanks to European partnership Description:Team led by Dr Katja Gehmlich wins half a million pound grant to further understanding of condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathyDate:20 March 2024 Global Health Research Showcase spotlights achievements and sparks conversation around health needs Description:Researchers, policy makers and stakeholders came together last week to celebrate significant strides in global health research at the University of Birmingham.Date:19 March 2024 Removal of incorrect penicillin allergy labels by non-specialist healthcare professional feasible Description:97% of patients who were deemed low risk and took part were assessed as not having allergyDate:19 March 2024 Birmingham researchers receive prestigious NIHR award Description:Professors Melanie Calvert and Richard Riley have been recognised with a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator Award.Date:15 March 2024 Showcasing research for Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week Description:Researchers from across Colleges came together to share their research projects with the public during Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week.Date:14 March 2024 Universal screening using simple device could save countless babies’ lives Description:Editorial published in Lancet calls for UK to screen newborn babies using pulse oximetry which could spot congenital heart defectsDate:13 March 2024 Future vaccine makers to get VR-assisted training centre of excellence Description:University of Birmingham will lead UK-wide training to address critical skills demand in life sciencesDate:12 March 2024 Improved understanding of the biology of eye complications caused by diabetes Description:New research shows why problems replacing the ‘batteries’ inside the cells at the back of the eye can lead to complications with vision in people with diabetes.Date:12 March 2024 Major contract awarded for a concussion research programme from the US Department of Defense Description:Birmingham experts will lead a major research programme involving hundreds of people across the UK to transform the way concussion is identified and managed. Date:11 March 2024 Previous1234567Next