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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Machine‑learning framework could transform prediction of drug side effects
Interpretable AI model could offer new insights into why medicines cause certain side effects, helping to improve future drug safety predictions.
- Published: 5 February 2026
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
Universities of Birmingham and Lagos strengthen partnership in Nigeria
New agreement aims to expand high-quality transnational education and strengthen research collaboration across Nigeria.
- Published: 29 January 2026
Best diagnostic test for ovarian cancer in premenopausal women identified
Researchers found that an NHS test for ovarian cancer in premenopausal women performs poorly, with ultrasound‑based methods demonstrating increased accuracy.
- Published: 29 January 2026
Nigerian art to help examine how to improve maternal health
University of Birmingham researchers are working with women’s rights organisations in Nigeria to improve maternal healthcare.
- Published: 28 January 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
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