News in the College Back to 'Medical and Dental Sciences' Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences Birmingham Health Partners plays key role in report calling for Government reform of regulation of medical devices Description:Experts within Birmingham Health Partners have significantly contributed to a new independent report calling on the UK Government to reform the regulation of medical devices.Date:24 August 2021 Birmingham researchers confirm speed, simplicity and sensitivity for new COVID-19 test Description:Researchers from the University of Birmingham have confirmed the speed, accuracy and simplicity of a novel, highly sensitive testing method for COVID-19.Date:18 August 2021 Over one in 10 COVID-19 patients caught the virus while in hospital during first wave, study finds Description:More than one in 10 COVID-19 patients in 314 UK hospitals caught the infection in hospital during the first wave of the pandemic, finds a new study carried out in collaboration with the University of Birmingham.Date:18 August 2021 New clinical risk management tools are needed to prevent COVID-19 deaths, say experts Description:A new study exposes the dire need for new clinical risk management tools to help hospital healthcare workers prevent the deaths and intensive care admissions of BAME COVID-19 patients with pneumoni.Date:16 August 2021 Researcher shows the importance of work with patient research partners to dissect research question Description:Dr Amy Naylor is a Senior Research Fellow and member of the Rheumatology Research Group within the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing.Date:12 August 2021 Patients who isolate before surgery are 20% more likely to develop post-operative lung complications, finds study Description:Patients isolating before surgery - mainly to avoid COVID-19 and its complications – are at a 20% increased risk of developing post-operative lung complications compared with patients who do not isolate.Date:10 August 2021 Patients who isolate before surgery are 20% more likely to develop post-operative lung complications Description:Patients isolating before surgery to avoid COVID-19 complications have a 20% increased risk of post-operative lung issues compared to non-isolating patients.Date:09 August 2021 Licensed drug could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection by up to 70 per cent, reveals study Description:A licensed drug normally used to treat abnormal levels of fatty substances in the blood could reduce infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus by up to 70%.Date:06 August 2021 Genetic study reveals ancient human adaptation to agriculture and climate change in Middle East Description:The most comprehensive study so far of genetic diversity in the Middle East has given a glimpse into the lives of ancient humans who lived through seismic events including the formation of the Arabian Desert.Date:05 August 2021 World-first UK trial to assess whether cannabis-based drug could extend life for thousands with aggressive brain tumours Description:The University of Birmingham will co-ordinate a major UK trial to analyse the efficacy of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumours.Date:04 August 2021 New research to find out what damage diabetes does to the smallest blood vessels of the heart in order to develop new therapies Description:Dr Neena Kalia, Reader at the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, has been awarded a three-year BHF research grant to find out what damage diabetes does to the smallest blood vessels of the heart.Date:04 August 2021 New Birmingham-Roche collaboration targets new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease Description:A new £850k collaboration between Birmingham Health Partners and global biotechnology leaders Roche is set to improve both diagnosis and care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.Date:04 August 2021 Previous1011121314151617Next