News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Hair and libido loss join fatigue and brain fog among wider list of Long Covid symptoms Description:Health records from 2.4m people in UK suggest that 61 symptoms part of wider Long Covid experience, and that certain key demographic groups more at riskDate:25 July 2022 Second brain tumour risk lower than thought after radiotherapy Description:Treatment for noncancerous growths around pituatary gland double risk of secondary tumours, much lower than previous research suggestsDate:14 July 2022 Research shows investigational drug fosters nerve repair after injury Description:Scientists from the University of Birmingham have shown that a brain-penetrating candidate drug can foster regeneration of damaged nerves after spinal trauma Date:12 July 2022 Official inauguration of The Dame Hilda Lloyd Network drives forward women's health agenda Description:The Dame Hilda Lloyd (DHL) Network was officially launched on the 9th June at the University of Birmingham. Date:12 July 2022 Hypertension poses major health risk for patients in middle income countries Description:Hypertension is revealed as a major health problem for middle-income countries – leading to heart problems and death.Date:07 July 2022 Largest genetic atlas for zebrafish ‘breakthrough’ for biomedical research Description:A collection of genetic maps will enable scientists to better study key health conditions including cancers and heart disease.Date:04 July 2022 Cardiovascular Science researchers awarded grant to develop new treatments for autoimmune conditions Description:The researchers will undertake the project to improve the outcome for patients diagnosed with autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis.Date:28 June 2022 Associate Professor in Respiratory Medicine selected for Future Leaders Programme Description:Dr Dhruv Parekh, Associate Professor in Respiratory Medicine, has been accepted onto the 2022 cohort of the Academy of Medical Sciences Future Leaders ProgrammeDate:21 June 2022 Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease Description:Older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting early signs of Parkinson’s disease, say University of Birmingham researchers.Date:08 June 2022 Birmingham research brings hope for spinal cord injury treatment Description:Birmingham scientists have shown an existing drug may reduce damage after spinal cord injury, by blocking the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.Date:20 May 2022 Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy welcomes new Professor of Regenerative Medicine Description:Professor Ivan Wall has been appointed as Professor of Regenerative Medicine with the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy at the University of Birmingham.Date:04 May 2022 Birmingham cardiovascular scientists appointed editor and deputy editor of international journals Description:Professor Neil Morgan and Dr Davor Pavlovic are joining Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine and Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology Plus respectively.Date:03 May 2022 Previous19202122232425Next