News in the College

Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences

Professor Kristien Boelaert appointed President-Elect of the British Thyroid Association

Professor Kristien Boelaert
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A member of the BTA for more than 20 years, Professor Boelaert will take up her new position in May.
Date:
20 February 2023

Efficacy of BCG vaccine in reducing COPD exacerbations funded for £1.8M

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University of Birmingham researchers have received a £1.8M grant by the NIHR EME Programme investigating BCG vaccine efficacy in reducing COPD exacerbations.
Date:
15 February 2023

Birmingham adrenal tumour service awarded five-star status for both patient care and research

Adrenal tumour service team standing outside the QE hospital in Birmingham
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The endocrine service at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has been given a prestigious five-star Centre of Excellence rating.
Date:
14 February 2023

Conundrum solved over HPV link with head and neck cancer

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Description:
International analysis has found that discordant results between two types of HPV test linked with worse outcomes for patients
Date:
13 February 2023

Adding years to your inflammation clock – what factors affect healthy ageing-related system decline

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Beneficial habits including exercise and healthy diet may delay ‘inflammaging’ associated with age-related health problems
Date:
13 February 2023

Remote symptom reporting for patients may reduce times for 7 million on elective-care waiting lists

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Review of international examples of electronic patient-reported outcomes tools shows they could support clinical practice and reduce outpatient waiting times
Date:
10 February 2023

Leukaemia trial testing vaccine strategies to combat immune suppression

Woman wearing glasses, face covering and grey top having plaster applied to arm after being vaccinated by female clinician wearing white coat and face mask
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The IMPROVE clinical trial is testing whether vaccine timing can help clinically vulnerable people build antibodies
Date:
08 February 2023

Immunocompromised patients remain at higher risk of COVID-19 death in hospital

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Description:
Patients had 44% higher risk of death in hospital compared to those with healthy immune system function
Date:
03 February 2023

Latest research finds hypertension drug could be repurposed to delay ageing

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Description:
Latest research has found that rilmenidine, a drug used to treat hypertension, can be used to slow ageing and extend lifespan.
Date:
24 January 2023

Chemotherapy before surgery cuts risk of colon cancer returning, trial finds

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Description:
Patients with early stage colon cancer benefit from 6 weeks of chemotherapy before surgery
Date:
19 January 2023

Ten-minute scan to detect common cause of high blood pressure

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Description:
Study finds CT scan can identify aldosteronism caused by hormone gland nodules as well as existing tests
Date:
16 January 2023

Experimental cancer therapy research continues at Birmingham

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Description:
New and innovative ways to detect and treat cancer being trialled at Birmingham are to receive renewed funding from Cancer Research UK and the NIHR.
Date:
16 January 2023
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