News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences New insight in patient response to surgical disruption in life-saving hormones Description:Cardiac surgery patients may not be producing enough life-saving hormones during their operationsDate:28 April 2022 New tool to assess Long COVID symptoms Description:A comprehensive tool that can assess the symptoms of Long COVID has been developed at the University of Birmingham for use in research and clinical care.Date:27 April 2022 Civilians and military take part in study to improve concussion prognosis Description:A major UK study to identify new ways to accurately predict if patients will develop long-term complications as a consequence of concussion has been launched. Date:08 April 2022 Midwifery course launches at the University of Birmingham to address national shortage Description:The University of Birmingham is launching a new Masters degree in midwifery. Date:06 April 2022 Mother to child transmission of COVID-19 infection, possible but rare - study Description:SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 infection, can be transmitted from mother to baby before, during and after childbirth.Date:16 March 2022 COVID-19 vaccination study opens at Great Ormond Street Hospital Description:Patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Southampton Children's Hospital are taking part in research to work out how they respond to COVID-19 vaccination.Date:15 March 2022 New antimicrobial air filters tested on trains rapidly kill SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses Description:Researchers have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters that can kill bacteria, fungi and viruses including SARS-CoV-2.Date:09 March 2022 Opinion: Understanding the link between oral and gut health Description:The relationship between oral health and overall health has been a focus for research for some time, explain Professors Iain Chapple and Tariq Iqbal.Date:07 March 2022 Remote controlled microscopes boost research capacity in Midlands Description:A new collaborative network that facilitates remote training and access to advanced microscopy will strengthen research capability and capacity in the region.Date:04 March 2022 Researchers find genetic 'fingerprints' of ancient migrations in modern-day United Arab Emirates Description:Geneticists and archaeologists analysed 1,200 people from the United Arab Emirates and found genetic traces of population mixing spanning thousands of years.Date:03 March 2022 New initiative to prevent caesarean section deaths in developing nations Description:University of Birmingham experts are leading a new initiative to help save the lives of thousands of women giving birth by c-section in developing nations.Date:28 February 2022 Non-invasive imaging could replace electrodes in epilepsy surgery planning Description:A non-invasive imaging technique has shown potential in helping surgeons plan epilepsy operations.Date:23 February 2022 Previous19202122232425Next