News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Care for people with fractures from falls could improve after supplement of studies published Description:Special publication in BMJ Open Quality highlights quality improvement initiatives for fragility fracture patientsDate:27 February 2024 Fibroblast cells play a key role in resolving joint inflammation, new study finds Description:The discovery may open up new avenues for treatment for arthritis patientsDate:23 February 2024 Professor Adam Croft appointed as Versus Arthritis Chair of Rheumatology Description:Professor Adam Croft announced as the new Versus Arthritis Chair of Rheumatology and Head of the Rheumatology Research group at the University of Birmingham.Date:15 February 2024 Stopping the awakening of sleeping Acute Myeloid Leukaemia stem cells to prevent disease relapse Description:New study provides clues to why leukaemic stem cells not harmed by chemotherapy begin to grow and produce AML cells after treatment.Date:15 February 2024 Further funding for new device to improve treatment of anal fistula Description:The award will fund a clinical study across 10 UK hospitals to demonstrate clinical safety and healing endpoints in over 100 patients. Date:14 February 2024 First Patient treated in LIBERATE trial evaluating glenzocimab for heart attacks Description:Partnership agreement with Acticor Biotech sees first patient treated in the LIBERATE clinical study to evaluate glenzocimab efficacy in myocardial infarction.Date:14 February 2024 Cost-effective to routinely change surgical gloves and instruments as well as being safer Description:Results of economic analysis of ChEETAh trial looks at evidence from seven low and middle-income countriesDate:13 February 2024 Anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk Description:Taking testosterone may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in individuals with an existing predispositionDate:13 February 2024 Researchers across the UK will benefit from support from Birmingham Description:The University of Birmingham has been selected to run the National Collaborative of Research Support Services (RSS).Date:08 February 2024 The effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on health and wellbeing Description:Dr Joht Singh Chandan writes about how Childhood Sexual Abuse has a significant and meaningful impact on the global burden of disease.Date:06 February 2024 New research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may be driving disease Description:A Birmingham study reveals a novel cellular phenomenon could be responsible for the onset of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).Date:02 February 2024 Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit: Celebrating 40 Years of Funding From Cancer Research UK Description:To mark four decades of funding, the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU) held a special celebratory event in January. Date:02 February 2024 Previous45678910Next