News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Professor Kristien Boelaert appointed President-Elect of the British Thyroid Association Description: 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 Description: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 Description: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 Description:International analysis has found that discordant results between two types of HPV test linked with worse outcomes for patientsDate:13 February 2023 Adding years to your inflammation clock – what factors affect healthy ageing-related system decline Description:Beneficial habits including exercise and healthy diet may delay ‘inflammaging’ associated with age-related health problemsDate:13 February 2023 Remote symptom reporting for patients may reduce times for 7 million on elective-care waiting lists Description: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 Description: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 Description:Patients had 44% higher risk of death in hospital compared to those with healthy immune system functionDate:03 February 2023 Latest research finds hypertension drug could be repurposed to delay ageing 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 Description:Patients with early stage colon cancer benefit from 6 weeks of chemotherapy before surgeryDate:19 January 2023 Ten-minute scan to detect common cause of high blood pressure Description:Study finds CT scan can identify aldosteronism caused by hormone gland nodules as well as existing testsDate:16 January 2023 Experimental cancer therapy research continues at Birmingham 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 Previous17181920212223Next