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News Patients with Atrial High-Rate Episodes should not be treated with anticoagulant, trial finds The NOAH-AFNET 6 trial shows that giving a direct oral anticoagulant to patients with these device-detected arrhythmias has no benefits and increases risks.
QS World University Subject Rankings released for 2023 University of Birmingham rises 30 places to be joint 62nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine.
24 June 2021 Researchers call for improvements to working culture and conditions for UK junior doctors Researchers are calling for changes to working conditions for UK junior doctors as new research highlights a lack of access to clinical and emotional support.
21 June 2021 Research shows increased risk of chronic kidney disease in people with 'healthy' obesity People with 'healthy' obesity have a 66% increased risk of chronic kidney disease, finds a new study led by the University of Birmingham.
12 May 2021 Study finds better treatment for miscarriage patients is more economical than current NHS treatment A new drug combination is both better at treating miscarriage and more cost effective than current standard NHS treatment, finds a new study
12 May 2021 University of Birmingham Professor among 50 outstanding scientists elected to prestigious Academy The University of Birmingham's Professor Jon Deeks is one of 50 prominent scientists to be elected to the Academy of Medical Science's respected Fellowship.