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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.
09 November 2021 Child cancer experts welcome gift for vital new research equipment University of Birmingham cancer experts have welcomed a £120,000 charity donation to purchase new equipment that will help to speed the development of new treatments which could save the lives of children and adults.
04 November 2021 Non-invasive ventilation for COVID-19 patients isn't linked to heightened infection risk New research has found that the use of non-invasive breathing support to treat patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 in hospitals isn't linked to a heightened risk of transmitting infection to others.
04 November 2021 Study exposes risks and benefits of virtual consultations with doctors So-called 'telemedicine' is less diagnostically accurate than in-person consultations and could increase health inequalities and barriers to accessing appropriate care.
03 November 2021 New drug treatment regimen shows promise for patients with lupus New drug treatment regimen, using belimumab soon after rituximab, reduced a disease-related autoantibody and severe disease flares in lupus patients.
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 - 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.
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.