Trial into weight loss drugs for treating blinding headaches
University of Birmingham and Specsavers will give trial participants regular eye scans to monitor optic nerve swelling associated with IIH
- Published: 6 February 2026
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When antibodies backfire: Scientists uncover how imbalanced antibodies can protect gonorrhoea
New research reveals how some immune responses shield gonorrhoea bacteria from attack, offering crucial insights for developing an effective vaccine.
- Published: 2 February 2026
UK-Nigeria link celebrates decade of surgical innovation
University of Birmingham-led global surgery initiative based in Nigeria celebrates 10th anniversary - including success in clinical trials
- Published: 27 January 2026
Birmingham researchers lead state-of-the-art review on heart disease in chronic kidney disease
Researchers emphasise the importance of detecting heart abnormalities earlier to prevent cardiac damage.
- Published: 27 January 2026
Birmingham researchers receive funding to develop new drugs to block leukaemia growth
Funding will allow Birmingham researchers to develop new drugs to improve outcomes for children with leukaemia.
- Published: 21 January 2026
Childhood type 1 diabetes screening is effective and could prevent thousands of emergency diagnoses
Recruitment for next phase of the trial called ELSA 2 launches, expanding screening to include children aged 2-17
- Published: 20 January 2026
How do health insurance policies in resource poor countries support women’s health?
Birmingham researchers are supporting lower and middle-income countries to understand how universal health insurance can improve welfare.
- Published: 20 January 2026
Connecting healthcare through technology – the West Midlands Living Lab
New initiative will see researchers work with digital technology leaders to meaningfully impact health care services and improve patient outcomes in the region.
- Published: 13 January 2026
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