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News New study will consider comparing surgical treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse Research led by Dr Laura Jones, from the Institute of Applied Health, will seek to better understand the options available to women with pelvic floor disorders.
News Endovascular treatment more likely to avoid amputation or death for limb-threatening artery disease
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.
11 October 2021 Simple, low cost tests could help China's battle to identify COPD sufferers Researchers working with primary care patients in China have discovered that a simple questionnaire and airflow measurement test could identify adults suffering with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
11 October 2021 Milestone moment for the region's life science sector as construction on No. 1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus gets underway Construction of No.1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) in Selly Oak is underway, marking a major milestone for the region's rapidly growing life sciences sector.
30 September 2021 Survivors of domestic violence and abuse have been at increased risk of COVID-19, study finds A new study finds that women with recorded exposure to domestic abuse or violence were at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the first two waves of the pandemic in the UK.
22 September 2021 Setting global targets could cut impact of diabetes in developing countries Setting and achieving targets for treating diabetes patients with cholesterol or blood pressure medication, as well as tackling blood sugar levels, could save lives.