Single stranded suture threads could prevent pregnancy infection complications, C-STICH trial finds Description:Results of the clinical trial published in the Lancet found single-strand suture threads could reduce risk of infection after cerclage surgeryDate:20 October 2022 Monkeypox research to benefit from genetic coding lessons taken from Covid-19 Description:Lessons from the genetic mutations which led to Covid-19 variants such as Alpha and Omicron could help scientists tackle similar changes in Monkeypox.Date:20 October 2022 AI takes guesswork out of lateral flow testing Description:A new trial found that an AI app-based reader for lateral flow devices reduced false Covid negatives in assisted test sites.Date:18 October 2022 New £30M research injection to improve treatment of inflammatory diseases Description:Renewed National Institute for Health and Care Research Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre continue funds for developments around inflammatory diseasesDate:14 October 2022 First Midlands research collaboration to focus on patient safety Description:National Institute for Health and Care Research will establish Patient Safety Research Collaboration based in the MidlandsDate:14 October 2022 Dr Melanie Madhani receives Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship Award Description:Dr Melanie Madhani has been internationally recognised by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) for her outstanding research. Date:13 October 2022 Medical research and patient need - are we getting it right? Description:Does the pursuit of scientific excellence serve or hamper translational medical research?Date:12 October 2022 A few thoughts on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Description:Birmingham Law School's Dr Peter Coe blogs his thoughts on SLAPPs and on some of the suggestions that have so far been made to tackle this type of litigation.Date:11 October 2022 New UKRI-funded project on mental health encounters in young people Description:Lisa Bortolotti (PTR) and Matthew Broome (IMH) are investigators in an exciting new collaborative project funded by UKRI. Date:08 October 2022 Childhood cancer radiotherapy involving exposure to the head increases risk of future brain tumours Description:Children who received radiotherapy which exposed their head are at increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called a meningioma.Date:06 October 2022 Half of mild brain injury patients not recovering after six months, new commission warns Description:Report published in Lancet Neurology highlights progress and unmet needs for traumatic brain injury prevention, care, and researchDate:30 September 2022 Birmingham joins charity to create next generation of leaders in childhood cancer Description:Childhood cancer experts have joined a leading health charity to help create the next generation of leaders in paediatric oncology. Date:28 September 2022 Previous23456789Next