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News Launch of new international medical code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes University of Birmingham and NHS England researchers have created a diagnostic code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes to enhance healthcare treatment.
20 October 2022 Single stranded suture threads could prevent pregnancy infection complications, C-STICH trial finds Results of the clinical trial published in the Lancet found single-strand suture threads could reduce risk of infection after cerclage surgery
14 October 2022 New £30M research injection to improve treatment of inflammatory diseases Renewed National Institute for Health and Care Research Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre continue funds for developments around inflammatory diseases
06 October 2022 Childhood cancer radiotherapy involving exposure to the head increases risk of future brain tumours Children who received radiotherapy which exposed their head are at increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called a meningioma.
15 August 2022 Preterm birth delay drugs safe for global reduction in neonatal death Women around the world must access the best medical treatments that help to delay preterm births.