News Back to 'Birmingham Medical School' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Improving screening in underrepresented groups for genetic condition with heart complications Description:Birmingham researchers are working with community groups to help boost screening and diagnosis of a rare genetic condition in under-represented groups.Date:29 February 2024 Care for people with fractures from falls could improve after supplement of studies published Description:Special publication in BMJ Open Quality highlights quality improvement initiatives for fragility fracture patientsDate:27 February 2024 Fibroblast cells play a key role in resolving joint inflammation, new study finds Description:The discovery may open up new avenues for treatment for arthritis patientsDate:23 February 2024 Professor Adam Croft appointed as Versus Arthritis Chair of Rheumatology Description:Professor Adam Croft announced as the new Versus Arthritis Chair of Rheumatology and Head of the Rheumatology Research group at the University of Birmingham.Date:15 February 2024 Stopping the awakening of sleeping Acute Myeloid Leukaemia stem cells to prevent disease relapse Description:New study provides clues to why leukaemic stem cells not harmed by chemotherapy begin to grow and produce AML cells after treatment.Date:15 February 2024 Further funding for new device to improve treatment of anal fistula Description:The award will fund a clinical study across 10 UK hospitals to demonstrate clinical safety and healing endpoints in over 100 patients. Date:14 February 2024 First Patient treated in LIBERATE trial evaluating glenzocimab for heart attacks Description:Partnership agreement with Acticor Biotech sees first patient treated in the LIBERATE clinical study to evaluate glenzocimab efficacy in myocardial infarction.Date:14 February 2024 Cost-effective to routinely change surgical gloves and instruments as well as being safer Description:Results of economic analysis of ChEETAh trial looks at evidence from seven low and middle-income countriesDate:13 February 2024 Anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk Description:Taking testosterone may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in individuals with an existing predispositionDate:13 February 2024 Researchers across the UK will benefit from support from Birmingham Description:The University of Birmingham has been selected to run the National Collaborative of Research Support Services (RSS).Date:08 February 2024 The effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on health and wellbeing Description:Dr Joht Singh Chandan writes about how Childhood Sexual Abuse has a significant and meaningful impact on the global burden of disease.Date:06 February 2024 New research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may be driving disease Description:A Birmingham study reveals a novel cellular phenomenon could be responsible for the onset of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).Date:02 February 2024 Previous45678910Next