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Cancer and Genomics Combining anti-tumour drugs with chemo may improve rare children’s cancer outcomes Phase 2 trial found adding Bevacizumab to different chemotherapy drugs led to more patients’ tumours shrinking, which has helped to change routine UK treatment.
Microbiology and Infection New and highly infectious E. coli strain resistant to powerful antibiotics
Applied Health Research Lockdown air quality boost in Oxford helped 41% reduction in adult asthma hospital stays
Immunology and Immunotherapy Immune cells lose ‘killer instinct’ in cancerous tumours – but functionality can be re-awakened
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25 January 2024 Patients at high health risk during India floods benefit from £3 million project National Institute for Health and Care Research funding to develop healthcare interventions to protect vulnerable Indian patients at risk from seasonal flooding
24 January 2024 Lockdown air quality boost in Oxford helped 41% reduction in adult asthma hospital stays Reductions in Nitrogen Dioxide and Particular Matter combined with fine weather during 2020 led to cleaner air conditions compared to previous five-year average
19 January 2024 What is behind ageing’s causal wheel? New discussion paper evaluates research on causal factors of human ageing and identifies gaps in knowledge
12 January 2024 Professor Cara Bailey appointed to new joint role at St Giles Hospice Alongside her work at the University, Professor Bailey will work with St Giles two days a week to support the Hospice to build an enhanced research profile.
12 January 2024 Birmingham team secure award for their excellence in research The University of Birmingham’s STANDING Together Team were recognised for their outstanding commitment to involving patients and the public in their work.
09 January 2024 Combining anti-tumour drugs with chemo may improve rare children’s cancer outcomes Phase 2 trial found adding Bevacizumab to different chemotherapy drugs led to more patients’ tumours shrinking, which has helped to change routine UK treatment.
09 January 2024 Long COVID increases costs of primary care consultations each year Data from almost a million patient healthcare records show at least £23m extra bill for GP appointments 12 weeks after Covid diagnosis
09 January 2024 82% of asthma hospitalisations not getting recommended two-day follow-up Epidemiological study shows significant numbers of asthma patients not receiving standard level of care, and worse for black patients
21 December 2023 One in four e-scooter users admit riding under the influence Review of existing literature and West Midlands-based survey suggests that risk-taking behaviour may be contributing to higher numbers of rider injuries