News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' NewsRSS FeedAtom Feed 09/12/2019 Birmingham researcher receives jointly-funded NIHR-Diabetes UK Doctoral Fellowship DescriptionZehra Yonel, a Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, has been awarded a three-year fellowship to research type 2 diabetes in DentistryDate:09/12/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research 06/12/2019 Domestic abuse survivors twice at risk of long-term illnesses DescriptionFemale survivors of domestic abuse are at double the risk of developing long-term illnesses that cause widespread bodily pain and extreme tiredness, shows a study by the Universities of Birmingham and Warwick.Date:06/12/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research Study reveals dramatic rise in patients 'cured' of heart condition following GP performance pay scheme DescriptionThe introduction of a performance-related financial incentive scheme for GPs led to a dramatic almost five-fold rise in the number of patients whose heart rhythm condition was said to have been 'cured'.Date:06/12/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research University of Birmingham medical student scoops award DescriptionA University of Birmingham medical student has been crowned winner of an award for his research that could help lead to better treatments for patients with chronic lung conditions.Date:06/12/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research 04/12/2019 Young women in UK face unnecessary surgery for suspected appendicitis DescriptionThousands of young women are unnecessarily admitted to UK hospitals and undergo surgery they do not need each year in the NHS, a new study reveals.Date:04/12/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research 28/11/2019 Research suggests inducing labour at 41 weeks reduces risk, says maternity expert DescriptionA University of Birmingham maternity expert says research indicates that inducing women with low-risk pregnancies at 41 weeks rather than waiting until 42 weeks reduces risk to their baby's life.Date:28/11/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research Pharmacist-led interventions may help prevent cardiovascular disease DescriptionPharmacists based in GP practices can play an integral role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, finds new research led by the University of Birmingham.Date:28/11/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research 27/11/2019 Research could improve outcomes for people at risk of dangerous blood clots DescriptionNew University of Birmingham research funded by the British Heart Foundation could improve treatments for a potentially deadly condition that affects tens of thousands of people in the UK each year.Date:27/11/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research 25/11/2019 Schools, parents and grandparents hold key to unlocking China's obesity problem DescriptionTrial finds educating parents and grandparents – as well as improving physical activity and the food provided at school – could hold the key to solving China's obesity pandemic.Date:25/11/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research 19/11/2019 MedTech worth £1.6 billion to Midlands' economy according to new report DescriptionA recent report has highlighted the vital importance of the Medical Technologies (MedTech) sector to the Midlands' economy.Date:19/11/2019Categories: Medical and Dental Sciences, Research Displaying 1 to 10 of 666 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next