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News 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
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.
08 September 2022 Metabolic markers could give clues for brain hypertension Tests showed women with Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension had a distinct metabolic profile, but weight loss programmes had positive effect on results
26 August 2022 Reducing health inequalities through research - Professor Thangaratinam becomes the lead Shakila Thangaratinam, Professor of Maternal and Perinatal Health has been appointed as Research and Development Lead for Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
25 August 2022 Medal success should also inspire active pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy is not only safe, but also beneficial for mothers and babies.
15 August 2022 Preterm birth delay drugs safe for global reduction in neonatal death Women around the world must access the best medical treatments that help to delay preterm births.
14 July 2022 Second brain tumour risk lower than thought after radiotherapy Treatment for noncancerous growths around pituatary gland double risk of secondary tumours, much lower than previous research suggests
12 July 2022 Official inauguration of The Dame Hilda Lloyd Network drives forward women's health agenda The Dame Hilda Lloyd (DHL) Network was officially launched on the 9th June at the University of Birmingham.