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News Epilepsy and Pregnancy – new project to create personalised care for at-risk mums Launch event in Parliament hosted by former health minister Baroness Cumberlege, who chaired key report on harmful side effects of some medicine
QS World University Subject Rankings released for 2023 University of Birmingham rises 30 places to be joint 62nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine.
30 November 2023 Epilepsy and Pregnancy – new project to create personalised care for at-risk mums Launch event in Parliament hosted by former health minister Baroness Cumberlege, who chaired key report on harmful side effects of some medicine
29 November 2023 One in seven male gym goers considered impact on fertility Three quarters of men who participated in study said they would change workouts or supplement use if they knew it had long-term effect
01 November 2023 Women face greater risk of obesity in low- and middle-income countries Study finds women are two to three times more likely to be affected than men.
26 October 2023 New International Guideline to improve the health of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. New guidelines to improve the lives of women with PCOS, a neglected health condition, are welcome.
19 October 2023 Senior leader receives Vitae ICE Award for work around menopause awareness. Helen Matthews, Head of Operations at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, has been awarded the Vitae ICE Award for work on menopause.
18 October 2023 Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures - study Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience seizures.
Professor Shakila Thangaratinam and Sadia Haqnawaz share experiences of encouraging patient and public involvement and engagement around the world, highlighting the value of listening to what is important to women.