News Back to 'Birmingham Medical School' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Birmingham Platelet Group recognised in 2023 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards Description:Birmingham researchers have been celebrated for their breakthrough work in thrombosis.Date:02 February 2024 Immune cells lose ‘killer instinct’ in cancerous tumours – but functionality can be re-awakened Description:First study tracking how NK cells respond in tumours found that stimulating the IL-15 pathway prevented the rapid loss of function and improved tumour controlDate:02 February 2024 New and highly infectious E. coli strain resistant to powerful antibiotics Description:More infectious version of bacteria found to have caused two outbreaks in a children’s hospital in ChinaDate:31 January 2024 New appointment: Dr Shivan Sivakumar Description:Dr Shivan Sivakumar, a nationally recognised oncologist in cancers of the pancreas, liver and biliary tract, joins the College of Medical and Dental Sciences.Date:30 January 2024 Patients at high health risk during India floods benefit from £3 million project Description:National Institute for Health and Care Research funding to develop healthcare interventions to protect vulnerable Indian patients at risk from seasonal floodingDate:25 January 2024 Lockdown air quality boost in Oxford helped 41% reduction in adult asthma hospital stays Description:Reductions in Nitrogen Dioxide and Particular Matter combined with fine weather during 2020 led to cleaner air conditions compared to previous five-year averageDate:24 January 2024 What is behind ageing’s causal wheel? Description:New discussion paper evaluates research on causal factors of human ageing and identifies gaps in knowledgeDate:19 January 2024 Professor Cara Bailey appointed to new joint role at St Giles Hospice Description:Alongside her work at the University, Professor Bailey will work with St Giles two days a week to support the Hospice to build an enhanced research profile. Date:12 January 2024 Birmingham team secure award for their excellence in research Description:The University of Birmingham’s STANDING Together Team were recognised for their outstanding commitment to involving patients and the public in their work.Date:12 January 2024 Combining anti-tumour drugs with chemo may improve rare children’s cancer outcomes Description:Phase 2 trial found adding Bevacizumab to different chemotherapy drugs led to more patients’ tumours shrinking, which has helped to change routine UK treatment.Date:09 January 2024 Long COVID increases costs of primary care consultations each year Description:Data from almost a million patient healthcare records show at least £23m extra bill for GP appointments 12 weeks after Covid diagnosisDate:09 January 2024 82% of asthma hospitalisations not getting recommended two-day follow-up Description:Epidemiological study shows significant numbers of asthma patients not receiving standard level of care, and worse for black patientsDate:09 January 2024 Previous567891011Next