News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Birmingham Platelet Group recognised in 2023 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards Description:Birmingham researchers have been celebrated for their breakthrough work in thrombosis.Date:02 February 2024 Immune cells lose ‘killer instinct’ in cancerous tumours – but functionality can be re-awakened Description:First study tracking how NK cells respond in tumours found that stimulating the IL-15 pathway prevented the rapid loss of function and improved tumour controlDate:02 February 2024 New and highly infectious E. coli strain resistant to powerful antibiotics Description:More infectious version of bacteria found to have caused two outbreaks in a children’s hospital in ChinaDate:31 January 2024 New appointment: Dr Shivan Sivakumar Description:Dr Shivan Sivakumar, a nationally recognised oncologist in cancers of the pancreas, liver and biliary tract, joins the College of Medical and Dental Sciences.Date:30 January 2024 Patients at high health risk during India floods benefit from £3 million project Description:National Institute for Health and Care Research funding to develop healthcare interventions to protect vulnerable Indian patients at risk from seasonal floodingDate:25 January 2024 Lockdown air quality boost in Oxford helped 41% reduction in adult asthma hospital stays Description:Reductions in Nitrogen Dioxide and Particular Matter combined with fine weather during 2020 led to cleaner air conditions compared to previous five-year averageDate:24 January 2024 What is behind ageing’s causal wheel? Description:New discussion paper evaluates research on causal factors of human ageing and identifies gaps in knowledgeDate:19 January 2024 Professor Cara Bailey appointed to new joint role at St Giles Hospice Description:Alongside her work at the University, Professor Bailey will work with St Giles two days a week to support the Hospice to build an enhanced research profile. Date:12 January 2024 Birmingham team secure award for their excellence in research Description:The University of Birmingham’s STANDING Together Team were recognised for their outstanding commitment to involving patients and the public in their work.Date:12 January 2024 Combining anti-tumour drugs with chemo may improve rare children’s cancer outcomes Description:Phase 2 trial found adding Bevacizumab to different chemotherapy drugs led to more patients’ tumours shrinking, which has helped to change routine UK treatment.Date:09 January 2024 Long COVID increases costs of primary care consultations each year Description:Data from almost a million patient healthcare records show at least £23m extra bill for GP appointments 12 weeks after Covid diagnosisDate:09 January 2024 82% of asthma hospitalisations not getting recommended two-day follow-up Description:Epidemiological study shows significant numbers of asthma patients not receiving standard level of care, and worse for black patientsDate:09 January 2024 Previous567891011Next