News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancer Description:For the first time, researchers have shown a direct link between a blood vessel protein and cell growth arrest in the liverDate:30 October 2023 New International Guideline to improve the health of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Description:New guidelines to improve the lives of women with PCOS, a neglected health condition, are welcome.Date:26 October 2023 Who cares? The problem of exploitation within the UK care system Description:The UK care system is in crisis - what must be done?Date:26 October 2023 Senior leader receives Vitae ICE Award for work around menopause awareness. Description:Helen Matthews, Head of Operations at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, has been awarded the Vitae ICE Award for work on menopause.Date:19 October 2023 Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures - study Description:Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience seizures.Date:18 October 2023 Researcher leads in supporting those from ethnic minority backgrounds applying for research funding Description:Birmingham researcher responds to a call to prioritise understanding barriers faced by researchers from ethnic minority backgrounds when applying for funding. Date:18 October 2023 Novel risk tool could help prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation Description:UK patients with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation could benefit from a new prediction tool for assessing the risk of stroke and major bleedingDate:17 October 2023 IIH patients should have closer monitoring during pregnancy for pre-eclampsia & gestational diabetes Description:New research has revealed that pregnant women with Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) are at an increased risk of gestational complicationsDate:12 October 2023 Birmingham Platelet Group delivers breakthrough ‘nanobody’ technology Description:Birmingham researchers created antibody fragments called nanobodies to help scientists understand more about platelet disorders such as bleeding or thrombosisDate:12 October 2023 Training could improve care for diverse population living with auto-immune rheumatologic conditions Description:Researchers have created a programme programme to address communication issues which are preventing patients receiving quality care. Date:04 October 2023 It’s a match: Birmingham leads pioneering initiative to partner PhD students and patients Description:New programme pairs discovery science PhD students with patient and public partners to improve understanding of patient priorities and public engagement skills.Date:04 October 2023 University of Birmingham awarded Wellcome Leap contract Description:Dr Thomas Jackson has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to research the responses of older people undergoing a stressful health event.Date:04 October 2023 Previous9101112131415Next