News Back to 'Birmingham Medical School' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Fontan circulation link to changes in genetic code may lead to new treatment for heart conditions Description: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 Description:In-depth interviews reveal little training for healthcare professionals or additional resources to support familiesDate:04 April 2024 Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease Description: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 Description:Trial in rare disease enables researchers to control for other factors and find underlying action for cardiovascular disease riskDate:22 March 2024 Birmingham Professor Gary Middleton appointed as ECMC Network Lead Description: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 Description:Team led by Dr Katja Gehmlich wins half a million pound grant to further understanding of condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathyDate:20 March 2024 Global Health Research Showcase spotlights achievements and sparks conversation around health needs Description: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 Description:97% of patients who were deemed low risk and took part were assessed as not having allergyDate:19 March 2024 Birmingham researchers receive prestigious NIHR award Description: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 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 Description:Editorial published in Lancet calls for UK to screen newborn babies using pulse oximetry which could spot congenital heart defectsDate:13 March 2024 Future vaccine makers to get VR-assisted training centre of excellence Description:University of Birmingham will lead UK-wide training to address critical skills demand in life sciencesDate:12 March 2024 Previous3456789Next