News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences 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 One in four e-scooter users admit riding under the influence Description:Review of existing literature and West Midlands-based survey suggests that risk-taking behaviour may be contributing to higher numbers of rider injuries Date:21 December 2023 Birmingham joins partnership to increase diversity in community-led research Description:The University of Birmingham’s NIHR infrastructures will help to identify gaps in community led research to help engage underrepresented groups. Date:20 December 2023 Finding and targeting a tumour’s sweet spot to eradicate aggressive form of leukemia Description:Screening research found that removal of RUNX1 transcription factor and target gene could lead to network collapse and cancer cell deathDate:20 December 2023 World first sustainable surgery research conference held Description:Launch of first ever global clinical trial testing safety of reusable surgical gowns and drapesDate:19 December 2023 Professor Amos Burke appointed Director of the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit Description:Professor Amos Burke has been appointed as the new Director of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of Birmingham. Date:19 December 2023 Doctor Who festive specials linked to lower death rates Description:Study highlights the positive impact of doctors working over the festive period - may prompt broadcasters to air new Doctor Who episodes each year at ChristmasDate:18 December 2023 Research Fellow receives five-year £706K Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award Description:Dr Sally Clayton will study a novel pathway that becomes dysregulated in inflammatory diseases and how it controls the function in immune cells.Date:15 December 2023 Funding boost supports tackling bacterial infections worldwide through collaborative innovation Description:New funding, announced by the Medical Research Council, will support BactiVac, the Bacterial Vaccines Network as well as other global vaccine research. Date:12 December 2023 Health impacts of abuse more extensive than previously thought, research says Description:Mental health and maternal health had strongest association following intimate partner violence and childhood sexual abuseDate:11 December 2023 Toolkit helps researchers develop more equitable and representative research Description:People under-represented in trials could benefit from improved health prospects thanks to a new toolkit that will help make research more inclusive.Date:08 December 2023 Previous6789101112Next