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Cancer and Genomics Largest genetic atlas for zebrafish ‘breakthrough’ for biomedical research A collection of genetic maps will enable scientists to better study key health conditions including cancers and heart disease.
21 January 2020 Clubs and bars must support women by cracking down on sexual aggression Nightclubs and bars must create a supportive environment that cracks down on unwanted sexual attention and allows women to enjoy their nights out, according to a new study.
15 January 2020 Experts in Dubai finalise surgical guidelines that will save thousands of lives Research experts gathered medical professionals from around the world in Dubai to finalise international surgical guidelines that will help to save thousands of lives in low and middle income countries.
06 January 2020 Pharma and academia collaborate on new quality improvement project for anaemia Ambulatory care specialists at the University of Birmingham are working with Vifor Pharma to develop and implement a population based anaemia diagnosis and treatment decision support service.
17 December 2019 Major research project aims to improve treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome Research is underway at the University of Birmingham aimed at improving treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
13 December 2019 Labelling foods with amount of physical activity needed to burn off calories linked to healthier choices Labelling food and drink with the amount and type of exercise needed to burn off its calorie content may be a more effective way of encouraging people to make 'healthier' dietary choices shows research.
06 December 2019 Domestic abuse survivors twice at risk of long-term illnesses Female survivors of domestic abuse are at double the risk of developing long-term illnesses that cause widespread bodily pain and extreme tiredness, shows a study by the Universities of Birmingham and Warwick.
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'.
04 December 2019 Young women in UK face unnecessary surgery for suspected appendicitis Thousands of young women are unnecessarily admitted to UK hospitals and undergo surgery they do not need each year in the NHS, a new study reveals.
19 November 2019 MedTech worth £1.6 billion to Midlands' economy according to new report A recent report has highlighted the vital importance of the Medical Technologies (MedTech) sector to the Midlands' economy.
18 November 2019 Birmingham professor receives the J Moulton Award from the British Medical Association The J Moulton Award was awarded in recognition of Professor Nicholas Barnes' work on neuroinflammation relevant to psychiatric disorders and was joint with Dr Golam Khandaker.
15 November 2019 Old Joe to turn blue to mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week The face of the University of Birmingham's 'Old Joe' Clock tower will be lit blue to shine a light on the work scientists are doing to discover new ways to prevent and treat drug-resistant bacterial infections.
13 November 2019 Birmingham experts join Indian medics to counter surgical infection threat University of Birmingham experts joined medical professionals in India to lead work in improving care for surgical patients.