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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 Study aims to identify best remote support services for domestic violence and abuse survivors in COVID-19 pandemic
09 July 2021 COVID:19: Scientists condemn government's 'dangerous & unethical COVID-19 experiment' University of Birmingham scientists are among more than 100 experts who have signed a letter published in The Lancet urging the UK Government to reconsider its plans to abandon all COVID-19 restrictions.
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.
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.