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New saliva test for tetanus immunity
Birmingham researchers develop a tetanus saliva test to help guide vaccination strategies in the Global South.
- Published: 3 March 2026
Maternity programme improved leadership, but limited reach
Evaluation of Leadership Programme found improved teamworking amongst senior leaders but multiple barriers limited longer-term change.
- Published: 2 March 2026
Obesity-related fat cell signals shown to drive muscle loss in older adults
University of Birmingham researchers identify a molecular mechanism linking obesity to muscle atrophy, with implications for tackling sarcopenic obesity.
- Published: 26 February 2026
World-first safety guide for public use of AI health chatbots
International team of academics, health professionals and technologists lead global effort on safety guidelines for the public when using AI health chatbots
- Published: 19 February 2026
New study aims to improve recovery after cancer treatment in older people
The REBOUND Study aims to understand how "hallmarks of ageing" are affected following bowel cancer treatment in older people.
- Published: 17 February 2026
Arthritis treatment trial for cancer immunotherapy patients
First UK trial of anti-TNF therapy for patients who take or have taken checkpoint inhibitor treatments of cancer now open for recruitment
- Published: 16 February 2026
Drugs identified that could help prevent delirium after surgery
A new study has found that several commonly used drugs could significantly reduce the risk of delirium in older people following surgery.
- Published: 12 February 2026
Circular link between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis revealed in new study
Association between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis is long established, but which comes first has long been debated by scientists.
- Published: 12 February 2026