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Removal of incorrect penicillin allergy labels by non-specialist healthcare professional feasible

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97% of patients who were deemed low risk and took part were assessed as not having allergy
Date:
19 March 2024

Birmingham researchers receive prestigious NIHR award

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Professors Melanie Calvert and Richard Riley have been recognised with a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator Award.
Date:
15 March 2024

Showcasing research for Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week

Brain researchers from across the University of Birmingham pose for group photo.
Description:
Researchers from across Colleges came together to share their research projects with the public during Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week.
Date:
14 March 2024

Universal screening using simple device could save countless babies’ lives

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Editorial published in Lancet calls for UK to screen newborn babies using pulse oximetry which could spot congenital heart defects
Date:
13 March 2024

Future vaccine makers to get VR-assisted training centre of excellence

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University of Birmingham will lead UK-wide training to address critical skills demand in life sciences
Date:
12 March 2024

Improved understanding of the biology of eye complications caused by diabetes

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Description:
New research shows why problems replacing the ‘batteries’ inside the cells at the back of the eye can lead to complications with vision in people with diabetes.
Date:
12 March 2024

Major contract awarded for a concussion research programme from the US Department of Defense

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Birmingham experts will lead a major research programme involving hundreds of people across the UK to transform the way concussion is identified and managed.
Date:
11 March 2024

Professor Kirsty Hill recognised for outstanding contribution to oral health

Professor Kirsty Hill, in a dark blue dress, holding a box containing her award.
Description:
Prof Hill was nominated for two CURA-H awards, honouring achievements of women in healthcare
Date:
08 March 2024

Birmingham researcher awarded for his work in endocrinology

Dr Alessandro Prete
Description:
Dr Alessandro Prete has been selected for the 2024 European Journal of Endocrinology Rising Star Cohort.
Date:
05 March 2024

New research will target earliest stages of bone marrow cancer

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Description:
The opportunity to eradicate a major and incurable bone marrow cancer has been made possible with a new programme funded by Cancer Research UK.
Date:
04 March 2024

Women need better care to avoid endometrial cancer development, study finds

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Description:
Study follows 26 years of research conducted at University of Birmingham to establish best treatments for endometrial hyperplasia
Date:
01 March 2024

New recommendations make it easier for patients to feed back on their health

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Description:
A new resource may help minimise respondent burden in the collection of patient-reported outcomes.
Date:
29 February 2024
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