News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Artificial intelligence to identify eye disease and predict onset other health conditions Description:Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system with potential to identify sight-threatening eye disease and predict other health conditions. Date:14 September 2023 New grant award to find better treatments for thrombo-inflammatory diseases Description:Birmingham researchers will target Galectin-9, a protein involved in thrombo-inflammation processes. Date:14 September 2023 New study aiming to find new ways to prevent and treat pregnancy complications Description:Birmingham researchers will explore how macrophages in the placenta may contribute to the development of preeclampsia.Date:12 September 2023 Round of Successful Grant Applications for the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences Description:Professor Jo Parish, Professor Aga Gambus and Dr Clare Davies have been successful in securing over one million pounds in grant applications.Date:12 September 2023 Unintended consequences of treatment targets see fewer patients treated in 18-week window Description:Patients in England are less likely to be treated during the Gov't-set 18-week referral to treatment window due to “unhelpful” target setting, new study finds.Date:06 September 2023 Vaping renders immune cells unable to move to meet threats Description:Even moderate exposure to nicotine-free vapour causes suppression of neutrophil’s typical activity.Date:06 September 2023 Study informs new guidance to support NHS staff after the death by suicide of a colleague Description:New guidance to support NHS staff has been published, informed by key evidence and data gathered by researchers.Date:30 August 2023 NICE updates missed miscarriage guidelines, following Birmingham trial Description:Advice on which drugs should be given to women and birthing people who have experienced a missed miscarriage has recently been updated.Date:25 August 2023 Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge Description:Markers showing the presence of Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear can be found in the eyes, new study provesDate:22 August 2023 New programme to improve how medicines are used in hospital and community settings Description:Professor Liz Sapey will co-lead a programme aimed to transform the use of medicines for patients, especially those with multiple long-term conditions.Date:17 August 2023 There’s something in your eye – ocular microbiome study gets $2.3m Description:International collaboration will create definitive catalogue of micro-organisms living around our eyes.Date:15 August 2023 Rheumatology patients aid tool development to increase movement in people with rheumatoid arthritis Description:Dr Sally Fenton is working with the Rheumatology Research Patient Partnership to develop tools to increase physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritisDate:15 August 2023 Previous11121314151617Next