News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Further funding recognises Birmingham’s growing reputation in public health research Description:Our public health research is strong and significant new funding demonstrates further growth and confidence in Birmingham to lead the way in this area.Date:30 November 2023 Stronger together: Birmingham research infrastructures get together to boost innovation Description:At the University of Birmingham and NIHR Research Showcase, local research infrastructures highlighted their combined capabilities to potential collaborators.Date:30 November 2023 Epilepsy and Pregnancy – new project to create personalised care for at-risk mums Description:Launch event in Parliament hosted by former health minister Baroness Cumberlege, who chaired key report on harmful side effects of some medicine.Date:30 November 2023 Colonic surgery complications reduced across globe after online training programme Description:EAGLE study led to fewer anastomotic leaks following surgery in more than 300 global surgery sitesDate:30 November 2023 What dinosaurs have to do with human ageing Description:New longevity bottleneck theory proposes why long-lived mammals age more rapidly than many reptilesDate:30 November 2023 One in seven male gym goers considered impact on fertility Description:Three quarters of men who participated in study said they would change workouts or supplement use if they knew it had long-term effectDate:29 November 2023 Comprehensive tissue reference for understanding rheumatoid arthritis created Description:Researchers have compiled a comprehensive reference of synovial tissue from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, which could inform new targeted therapies.Date:28 November 2023 Where DNA copying into RNA starts could determine whether cancer cells are receptive to treatment Description:Study found 59 cancer types that could have transcript start site switching weaknessDate:23 November 2023 Early epigenetic instructions anticipate next steps of gene activity during blood cell development Description:The complex catalogue of interactions between genes that enable proper blood cell development to begin has been identified in a new study.Date:23 November 2023 Study reveals the elderly encounter double waiting times in A&E Description:Frail patients with complex needs face potential age discrimination in emergency units as studies reveal a preference towards younger patients.Date:22 November 2023 Gender prize gap in science exists as one in eight female academics win awards named after men Description:Males win 88% of awards named after men, and 53% of prizes named after womenDate:21 November 2023 UK diabetes prevention programme may have global impact Description:As 10% of worlds adults predicted to develop diabetes, UK-wide programme to reduce the risk of developing disease is proven beyond reasonable doubt to workDate:15 November 2023 Previous78910111213Next