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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.
02 November 2021 Urgent changes needed to global guidelines designed to stop surgical infection Wound infections are the most common problem after surgery, particularly in developing countries, but promised innovations to tackle the issue do not work and global guidance needs changing, a new study reveals.
02 November 2021 Triple-drug combo could prove key weapon in fight against cancer Combining three existing drugs could form an effective and non-toxic treatment for a range of aggressive blood cancers, a new study reveals.
27 October 2021 Specific cell population plays a key role in the affect arthritis has on the body and the pain patients feel, study finds Scientists at the University of Birmingham have led a study which has identified a new specific population of cells that plays a key role in the affect arthritis has on the body and the subsequent pain felt by patients.
22 October 2021 Artificial Intelligence project aims to improve standards and development of AI systems A new project has been launched in partnership with the University of Birmingham aiming to address racial and ethical health inequalities using artificial intelligence.
22 October 2021 A third of leukaemia patients do not generate any antibody response to two doses of COVID-19 vaccination, study shows A University of Birmingham-led study has shown that a third of patients with the most common type of leukaemia fail to generate any measurable antibody response following two doses of COVID-19 vaccination.
21 October 2021 New technique helps researchers understand how acid damages teeth The Universities of Birmingham and Surrey have developed a new technique to improve understanding of how acid damages teeth.
20 October 2021 Study aims to identify best remote support services for domestic violence and abuse survivors in COVID-19 pandemic The University of Birmingham is leading a new study to identify best remote support services for domestic violence and abuse survivors in COVID-19 pandemic.
20 October 2021 Study aims to identify best remote support services for domestic violence and abuse survivors in COVID-19 pandemic - copy The University of Birmingham is leading a new study to identify best remote support services for domestic violence and abuse survivors in COVID-19 pandemic.
18 October 2021 Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, finds study A study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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.
09 October 2021 Research to boost astronaut health for future space missions The University of Birmingham is launching two new major studies funded by the UK Space Agency aimed at solving the health challenges faced by astronauts during long missions.
06 October 2021 One in seven patients miss cancer surgery during COVID lockdowns - study One in seven cancer patients around the world have missed out on potentially life-saving operations during COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study reveals.