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News Postcode lottery for FGM provision in largest UK study of survivor experiences of healthcare Research with 141 participants across multiple perspectives found few examples of excellent care, and significant social and cultural barriers to accessing care
News University of Birmingham rises 30 places to be joint 62nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine.
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.
22 February 2023 After 25 years of AI health tech research computers are slowly beginning to listen to patients Mental health and other chronic conditions leading way in combining AI potential with patient reported outcomes
20 February 2023 Professor Kristien Boelaert appointed President-Elect of the British Thyroid Association A member of the BTA for more than 20 years, Professor Boelaert will take up her new position in May.
15 February 2023 Efficacy of BCG vaccine in reducing COPD exacerbations funded for £1.8M University of Birmingham researchers have received a £1.8M grant by the NIHR EME Programme investigating BCG vaccine efficacy in reducing COPD exacerbations.
10 February 2023 Remote symptom reporting for patients may reduce times for 7 million on elective-care waiting lists Review of international examples of electronic patient-reported outcomes tools shows they could support clinical practice and reduce outpatient waiting times