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Fontan circulation link to changes in genetic code may lead to new treatment for heart conditions

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Procedure used to treat children born with heart conditions may provide a new treatment opportunity
Date:
04 April 2024

Doctors on front line of tackling childhood obesity but more training and resources needed

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In-depth interviews reveal little training for healthcare professionals or additional resources to support families
Date:
04 April 2024

Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

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A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk.
Date:
26 March 2024

Lung disease puts patients at risk of developing heart conditions regardless of other risk factors

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Trial in rare disease enables researchers to control for other factors and find underlying action for cardiovascular disease risk
Date:
22 March 2024

Birmingham Professor Gary Middleton appointed as ECMC Network Lead

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Professor Gary Middleton, Professor of Oncology, will be at the forefront of pioneering cancer research as ECMC Network Lead.
Date:
21 March 2024

Heart research receives BHF funding boost thanks to European partnership

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Description:
Team led by Dr Katja Gehmlich wins half a million pound grant to further understanding of condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Date:
20 March 2024

Global Health Research Showcase spotlights achievements and sparks conversation around health needs

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Researchers, policy makers and stakeholders came together last week to celebrate significant strides in global health research at the University of Birmingham.
Date:
19 March 2024

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

A pulse oximeter used to measure blood flow and blood oxygen levels clipped to an adult's hand
Description:
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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Description:
University of Birmingham will lead UK-wide training to address critical skills demand in life sciences
Date:
12 March 2024
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