Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research (IMSR) Changing lives and advancing knowledge through innovative metabolism, maternal health and hormone research
News NICE updates missed miscarriage guidelines, following Birmingham trial Advice on which drugs should be given to women and birthing people who have experienced a missed miscarriage has recently been updated.
News Government acknowledges need for earlier access to care after miscarriage, in response to review
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.
19 June 2023 Lifesaving gynaecology professor gets OBE Professor Arri Coomarasamy recognised for research into miscarriage and severe bleeding in childbirth
09 May 2023 Lifesaving solution dramatically reduces severe bleeding after childbirth A trial of a set of interventions to manage postpartum haemorrhage, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a 60% reduction in heavy bleeding.
04 May 2023 Cellular traffic controllers caught managing flow of signals from receptors First time that individual beta-arrestin molecules are directly observed as they control receptor-mediated signals in living cells using advanced microscopy.
19 April 2023 Diet high in fruit and vegetables linked to lower miscarriage risk A preconception and early-pregnancy diet high in fruit, veg, eggs and grain may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests.
13 March 2023 New drug to lower brain pressure could treat blinding IIH headaches, trial finds Phase two trial saw significant reduction in pressure in the brain and monthly headaches
14 February 2023 Birmingham adrenal tumour service awarded five-star status for both patient care and research The endocrine service at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has been given a prestigious five-star Centre of Excellence rating.
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.