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News University of Birmingham research shapes new miscarriage guidelines Research led by the University of Birmingham has helped to shape guidelines which could mean thousands of women with prior miscarriage, and bleeding in early pregnancy, could be eligible for treatment with progesterone.
News A third of leukaemia patients do not generate any antibody response to two doses of COVID-19 vaccination, study shows
News Study aims to identify best remote support services for domestic violence and abuse survivors in COVID-19 pandemic
11 May 2021 Funding awarded for five new innovative clean air projects The University of Birmingham-led TRANSITION Clean Air Network announces it is funding five new research projects aimed at improving air quality.
07 May 2021 Trial seeks to revolutionise diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening post-partum haemorrhage Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) accounts for 27% of all maternal deaths worldwide. PPH disproportionately affects mothers from low- and middle-income countries.
06 May 2021 Better access to dental care could help Brazil win battle against COPD Oral health in Brazil needs better promotion and more accessible public dental services in order to tackle the impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
06 May 2021 University of Birmingham joins drug discovery collaboration with Evotec and Bristol Myers Squibb The University of Birmingham is part of a new industry collaboration to accelerate drug discovery projects that will fast track research from lab to patient.
26 April 2021 Researchers call for end of postcode lottery in miscarriage care and treatment Experts at the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research have set out recommendations to improve care and treatment to all women who have suffered a miscarriage.
21 April 2021 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus takes another step forward after planning permission granted Work is set to begin on the first phase of Birmingham Health Innovation Campus this Summer after planning permission was granted by Birmingham City Council.
12 April 2021 COVID-19 lateral flow testing survey is launched for the city of Birmingham The University of Birmingham and Birmingham City Council have set up a research project to improve people's experiences of Lateral Flow Testing in Birmingham.
09 April 2021 Traumatic brain injuries can increase risk of stroke for up to five years, finds study New study finds long-term stroke risk for patients with traumatic brain injuries in the four months after injury and is significant for up to five years.
24 March 2021 Updated Cochrane review assesses how accurate rapid tests are for detecting COVID-19 Review shows rapid antigen tests are better at correctly identifying cases of COVID-19 in people with symptoms than in people without symptoms.
17 March 2021 £1.1m research project aims to improve uptake of home kidney dialysis treatments A new study being carried out in collaboration with the University of Birmingham could save the NHS up to £45m over three years through home dialysis treatment
10 March 2021 Quitting smoking is linked to improved mental health, research finds People who stop smoking may experience improvements in their mental health such as reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms, finds research carried out in collaboration with the University of Birmingham.
09 March 2021 Women with polycystic ovary syndrome at significantly increased risk of COVID-19, study finds Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at a significantly increased risk of contracting COVID-19 than women without the condition, new research led by the University of Birmingham has revealed.