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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
06 December 2019 Study reveals dramatic rise in patients 'cured' of heart condition following GP performance pay scheme The introduction of a performance-related financial incentive scheme for GPs led to a dramatic almost five-fold rise in the number of patients whose heart rhythm condition was said to have been 'cured'.
28 November 2019 Research suggests inducing labour at 41 weeks reduces risk, says maternity expert A University of Birmingham maternity expert says research indicates that inducing women with low-risk pregnancies at 41 weeks rather than waiting until 42 weeks reduces risk to their baby's life.
28 November 2019 Pharmacist-led interventions may help prevent cardiovascular disease Pharmacists based in GP practices can play an integral role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, finds new research led by the University of Birmingham.
25 November 2019 Schools, parents and grandparents hold key to unlocking China's obesity problem Trial finds educating parents and grandparents – as well as improving physical activity and the food provided at school – could hold the key to solving China's obesity pandemic.
01 October 2019 Abused or neglected children are four times more likely to develop serious mental illness, study finds A University of Birmingham study has shown that children who have experienced child abuse or neglect are four times more likely to develop serious mental illness such as psychoses, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
19 September 2019 Babies' gut bacteria affected by delivery method, study shows Babies born vaginally have different gut bacteria – their microbiome – than those delivered by Caesarean, research has shown.
14 September 2019 Study validates guidelines on treating patients with an underactive thyroid A study led by the University of Birmingham provides strong support for current recommendations on treating patients with an underactive thyroid and validates latest UK and US guidelines, say researchers.
23 August 2019 Research shows low-cost once a day combination pill can prevent heart disease and stroke Research carried out in collaboration with the University of Birmingham in the UK has shown a combination low-cost pill called a polypill containing four drugs is effective in preventing cardiovascular disease.
20 August 2019 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency will be prevented by adding vitamin D to wheat flour Adding vitamin D to wheat flour would prevent 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency in England and Wales over the next 90 years, say researchers at the University of Birmingham.
19 August 2019 New tool could lead to improved care of patients living with artificial heart pump New research led by the University of Birmingham and funded by the British Heart Foundation could improve the lives of those living with an artificial heart pump.
01 August 2019 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust and University of Birmingham scoop top prize at healthcare innovation awards Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Birmingham have been awarded the prestigious Meridian Award at the Meridian Celebration of Innovation Awards 2019.
19 July 2019 Award success for the College of Medical and Dental Sciences at the University of Birmingham's Founders' Awards The College of Medical and Dental Sciences is delighted to announce that at the University's Awards for Excellence 2019 colleagues from across the College were awarded three of the evening's five awards.