News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences One in four e-scooter users admit riding under the influence Description:Review of existing literature and West Midlands-based survey suggests that risk-taking behaviour may be contributing to higher numbers of rider injuries Date:21 December 2023 Birmingham joins partnership to increase diversity in community-led research Description:The University of Birmingham’s NIHR infrastructures will help to identify gaps in community led research to help engage underrepresented groups. Date:20 December 2023 Finding and targeting a tumour’s sweet spot to eradicate aggressive form of leukemia Description:Screening research found that removal of RUNX1 transcription factor and target gene could lead to network collapse and cancer cell deathDate:20 December 2023 World first sustainable surgery research conference held Description:Launch of first ever global clinical trial testing safety of reusable surgical gowns and drapesDate:19 December 2023 Professor Amos Burke appointed Director of the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit Description:Professor Amos Burke has been appointed as the new Director of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of Birmingham. Date:19 December 2023 Doctor Who festive specials linked to lower death rates Description:Study highlights the positive impact of doctors working over the festive period - may prompt broadcasters to air new Doctor Who episodes each year at ChristmasDate:18 December 2023 Research Fellow receives five-year £706K Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award Description:Dr Sally Clayton will study a novel pathway that becomes dysregulated in inflammatory diseases and how it controls the function in immune cells.Date:15 December 2023 Funding boost supports tackling bacterial infections worldwide through collaborative innovation Description:New funding, announced by the Medical Research Council, will support BactiVac, the Bacterial Vaccines Network as well as other global vaccine research. Date:12 December 2023 Health impacts of abuse more extensive than previously thought, research says Description:Mental health and maternal health had strongest association following intimate partner violence and childhood sexual abuseDate:11 December 2023 Toolkit helps researchers develop more equitable and representative research Description:People under-represented in trials could benefit from improved health prospects thanks to a new toolkit that will help make research more inclusive.Date:08 December 2023 Good maternal health ‘reparations’ has lifelong benefits for women Description:Call for action to address vulnerability during pregnancy for women around the world.Date:07 December 2023 Patients receiving doctors' letters welcome – so let's extend to psychiatry too Description:Clinicians encouraged to correspond directly with patients about careDate:04 December 2023 Previous6789101112Next