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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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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
20 December 2023 Birmingham joins partnership to increase diversity in community-led research The University of Birmingham’s NIHR infrastructures will help to identify gaps in community led research to help engage underrepresented groups.
20 December 2023 Finding and targeting a tumour’s sweet spot to eradicate aggressive form of leukemia Screening research found that removal of RUNX1 transcription factor and target gene could lead to network collapse and cancer cell death
19 December 2023 World first sustainable surgery research conference held Launch of first ever global clinical trial testing safety of reusable surgical gowns and drapes
19 December 2023 Professor Amos Burke appointed Director of the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit Professor Amos Burke has been appointed as the new Director of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of Birmingham.
18 December 2023 Doctor Who festive specials linked to lower death rates Study highlights the positive impact of doctors working over the festive period - may prompt broadcasters to air new Doctor Who episodes each year at Christmas
12 December 2023 Funding boost supports tackling bacterial infections worldwide through collaborative innovation New funding, announced by the Medical Research Council, will support BactiVac, the Bacterial Vaccines Network as well as other global vaccine research.
11 December 2023 Health impacts of abuse more extensive than previously thought, research says Mental health and maternal health had strongest association following intimate partner violence and childhood sexual abuse
08 December 2023 Toolkit helps researchers develop more equitable and representative research People under-represented in trials could benefit from improved health prospects thanks to a new toolkit that will help make research more inclusive.