News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Steep rise for Life Sciences and Medicine in QS World University Rankings Description:The College of Medical and Dental Sciences achieves significant rises in subject rankings, according to latest figures. Date:22 March 2023 Postcode lottery for FGM provision in largest UK study of survivor experiences of healthcare Description:Research with 141 participants across multiple perspectives found few examples of excellent care, and significant social and cultural barriers to accessing careDate:15 March 2023 Birmingham researchers receive funding to study veteran brain injury Description:Scientists at the University of Birmingham awarded almost £200,000 by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs to better understand traumatic brain injury in veterans.Date:14 March 2023 New drug to lower brain pressure could treat blinding IIH headaches, trial finds Description:Phase two trial saw significant reduction in pressure in the brain and monthly headachesDate:13 March 2023 Novel urine-based test for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer Description:The urine-based molecular test can quickly and accurately detect bladder cancer and streamline diagnosis, reducing the need for invasive cystoscopies. Date:10 March 2023 Naturally occurring peptide may tackle the ‘root cause’ of obesity-related conditions Description:Research shows the peptide called PEPITEM could provide a revolutionary approach to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related diseases Date:09 March 2023 New research to understand immune responses against COVID-19 vaccination Description:Study received £2.8m of Department of Health and Social Care funding to find out if testing can identify which immunosuppressed people remain at greatest risk.Date:03 March 2023 AI used to predict future flares of ulcerative colitis activity Description:Ulcerative colitis assessment could be improved after new research shows that an AI model could predict flare-ups and complications after reading biopsies.Date:03 March 2023 Birmingham receives funding injection that will boost research focused on rare diseases Description:The University of Birmingham has been awarded a £500k Pathfinder Award from the medical research charity LifeArc. Date:28 February 2023 India hospital network launched to initiate life-saving colon cancer trial Description:Twelve hospitals across country will be part of the network which will support the trial in IndiaDate:24 February 2023 After 25 years of AI health tech research computers are slowly beginning to listen to patients Description:Mental health and other chronic conditions leading way in combining AI potential with patient reported outcomesDate:22 February 2023 £1 million award for BactiVac Network to continue supporting development of bacterial vaccines Description:Bacterial infections kill over 7 million people each year and the development of new and better vaccines will reduce this devastating burden of disease. Date:21 February 2023 Previous16171819202122Next