News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Continue heart failure treatment despite initial kidney reduction, new guidelines suggest Description:Summary of European Society of Cardiology report will direct both heart and kidney failure specialists to make best use of new treatments and prolong lives.Date:21 February 2023 Professor Kristien Boelaert appointed President-Elect of the British Thyroid Association Description: A member of the BTA for more than 20 years, Professor Boelaert will take up her new position in May.Date:20 February 2023 Efficacy of BCG vaccine in reducing COPD exacerbations funded for £1.8M Description:University of Birmingham researchers have received a £1.8M grant by the NIHR EME Programme investigating BCG vaccine efficacy in reducing COPD exacerbations.Date:15 February 2023 Birmingham adrenal tumour service awarded five-star status for both patient care and research Description:The endocrine service at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has been given a prestigious five-star Centre of Excellence rating. Date:14 February 2023 Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer Description:International analysis has found that discordant results between two types of HPV test linked with worse outcomes for patientsDate:13 February 2023 Adding years to your inflammation clock – what factors affect healthy ageing-related system decline Description:Beneficial habits including exercise and healthy diet may delay ‘inflammaging’ associated with age-related health problemsDate:13 February 2023 Remote symptom reporting for patients may reduce times for 7 million on elective-care waiting lists Description:Review of international examples of electronic patient-reported outcomes tools shows they could support clinical practice and reduce outpatient waiting times Date:10 February 2023 Leukaemia trial testing vaccine strategies to combat immune suppression Description:The IMPROVE clinical trial is testing whether vaccine timing can help clinically vulnerable people build antibodies Date:08 February 2023 Immunocompromised patients remain at higher risk of COVID-19 death in hospital Description:Patients had 44% higher risk of death in hospital compared to those with healthy immune system functionDate:03 February 2023 Latest research finds hypertension drug could be repurposed to delay ageing Description:Latest research has found that rilmenidine, a drug used to treat hypertension, can be used to slow ageing and extend lifespan.Date:24 January 2023 Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds Description:Patients with early stage colon cancer benefit from 6 weeks of chemotherapy before surgeryDate:19 January 2023 Ten-minute scan to detect common cause of high blood pressure Description:Study finds CT scan can identify aldosteronism caused by hormone gland nodules as well as existing testsDate:16 January 2023 Previous18192021222324Next