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Posted 15 August 2018 E-cigarette vapour disables key immune cells in the lung and boosts inflammation Research led by the University has found that vapourised e-liquid fluid has a similar effect on the lungs and body to those seen in regular cigarette smokers and patients with chronic lung disease.
Posted 14 August 2018 Happy first birthday, BactiVac Network! The BactiVac Network is marking its first year of connecting scientists, clinicians, industry and policy makers across the world.
Posted 13 August 2018 Study finds alternative patient controlled drug could significantly reduce the number of women requiring an epidural for childbirth A trial co-ordinated by the University of Birmingham has identified an alternative and more effective pain relieving drug for women in labour, which could significantly reduce the number of women requiring an epidural.