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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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12 October 2023 Birmingham Platelet Group delivers breakthrough ‘nanobody’ technology Birmingham researchers created antibody fragments called nanobodies to help scientists understand more about platelet disorders such as bleeding or thrombosis
04 October 2023 Training could improve care for diverse population living with auto-immune rheumatologic conditions Researchers have created a programme programme to address communication issues which are preventing patients receiving quality care.
04 October 2023 It’s a match: Birmingham leads pioneering initiative to partner PhD students and patients New programme pairs discovery science PhD students with patient and public partners to improve understanding of patient priorities and public engagement skills.
27 September 2023 Patients with Atrial High-Rate Episodes should not be treated with anticoagulant, trial finds The NOAH-AFNET 6 trial shows that giving a direct oral anticoagulant to patients with these device-detected arrhythmias has no benefits and increases risks.
27 September 2023 New funding for nanomedicines project could help make treatment safer for children with cancer University of Birmingham researcher seeks to reduce the damage done by chemotherapy, making cancer treatment more tolerable for children.
18 September 2023 Birmingham launches new Dental and Biomaterials Testing Service BiMaTs will offer a range of services including developing protocols that are specific to the needs of individual clients
14 September 2023 Artificial intelligence to identify eye disease and predict onset other health conditions Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system with potential to identify sight-threatening eye disease and predict other health conditions.
14 September 2023 New grant award to find better treatments for thrombo-inflammatory diseases Birmingham researchers will target Galectin-9, a protein involved in thrombo-inflammation processes.
12 September 2023 New study aiming to find new ways to prevent and treat pregnancy complications Birmingham researchers will explore how macrophages in the placenta may contribute to the development of preeclampsia.