News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences New NoriZite™ Nasal Spray launches in the UK Description:Award-winning innovation from Birmingham Biotech Ltd and University of Birmingham is now available in the UKDate:28 October 2022 How chameleon cancers can change their colors to survive treatment Description:Some leukemias evade treatment by changing their appearance and identity through changing the read-out of their DNA, a new study has found. Date:27 October 2022 Single stranded suture threads could prevent pregnancy infection complications, C-STICH trial finds Description:Results of the clinical trial published in the Lancet found single-strand suture threads could reduce risk of infection after cerclage surgeryDate:20 October 2022 Monkeypox research to benefit from genetic coding lessons taken from Covid-19 Description:Lessons from the genetic mutations which led to Covid-19 variants such as Alpha and Omicron could help scientists tackle similar changes in Monkeypox.Date:20 October 2022 Dr Gill Lowe appointed as national haematology lead at NIHR Description:Dr Gill Lowe in the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham has been appointed National Haematology Specialty LeadDate:20 October 2022 AI takes guesswork out of lateral flow testing Description:A new trial found that an AI app-based reader for lateral flow devices reduced false Covid negatives in assisted test sites.Date:18 October 2022 First Midlands research collaboration to focus on patient safety Description:National Institute for Health and Care Research will establish Patient Safety Research Collaboration based in the MidlandsDate:14 October 2022 New £30M research injection to improve treatment of inflammatory diseases Description:Renewed National Institute for Health and Care Research Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre continue funds for developments around inflammatory diseasesDate:14 October 2022 Dr Melanie Madhani receives Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship Award Description:Dr Melanie Madhani has been internationally recognised by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) for her outstanding research. Date:13 October 2022 New device for early detection of gum disease Description:Researchers are developing a rapid test for gum disease, which they expect to play a pivotal role in early detection of heart or lung disease, and diabetes. Date:13 October 2022 Childhood cancer radiotherapy involving exposure to the head increases risk of future brain tumours Description:Children who received radiotherapy which exposed their head are at increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called a meningioma.Date:06 October 2022 Half of mild brain injury patients not recovering after six months, new commission warns Description:Report published in Lancet Neurology highlights progress and unmet needs for traumatic brain injury prevention, care, and researchDate:30 September 2022 Previous19202122232425Next