Immunocompromised patients remain at higher risk of COVID-19 death in hospital Description:Patients had 44% higher risk of death in hospital compared to those with healthy immune system functionDate:03 February 2023 Latest research finds hypertension drug could be repurposed to delay ageing Description:Latest research has found that rilmenidine, a drug used to treat hypertension, can be used to slow ageing and extend lifespan.Date:24 January 2023 Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds Description:Patients with early stage colon cancer benefit from 6 weeks of chemotherapy before surgeryDate:19 January 2023 Experimental cancer therapy research continues at Birmingham Description:New and innovative ways to detect and treat cancer being trialled at Birmingham are to receive renewed funding from Cancer Research UK and the NIHR.Date:16 January 2023 Poetry and meditation power new research understanding - study Description:Combining poetry and meditation may help researchers to discover new angles on the world through an unorthodox approach to data collection and analysis.Date:10 January 2023 Dr Pavlovic appointed as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology PLUS Description:JMCC PLUS publishes fundamental and translational research that advances knowledge of the mechanisms for normal and diseased cardiovascular function.Date:10 January 2023 Protein anchors found to play key role in neurotransmitter GABA action Description:Discovery could lead to new therapies for neurological disorders such as Multiple SclerosisDate:04 January 2023 Heart surgery and impact on mental health among new priorities for congenital heart disease research Description:Patients, parents, charities and healthcare professionals agree key focuses for future research for disease affecting around half a million in UK Date:12 December 2022 Babies born to Black mothers in rich countries twice as likely to die in first weeks of life Description:Largest analysis of perinatal outcomes finds disparities in outcomes based on race and ethnicity in high and upper-middle income countriesDate:08 December 2022 MDS colleagues celebrate receiving MRC clinical fellowships Description:Two University of Birmingham researchers have been awarded prestigious Medical Research Council (MRC) clinical fellowships this year. Date:08 December 2022 Immune T cell defence is coping with COVID-19 variants of concern – for now Description:Broad T-cell response is currently protective but recognition of seven out of ten T-cell targets mutated in SARS-CoV-2 variants is impairedDate:01 December 2022 University of Birmingham signs up for strategic research vision in India Description:Our experts are working with partners in India on research and education collaborations that will help improve people's lives.Date:28 November 2022 Previous12345678Next