Genetic fault reduces effectiveness of leukaemia treatment
The University of Birmingham has reported that a genetic fault has been identified in people with an aggressive type of leukaemia that can significantly affect how they respond to treatment. The findings come from a clinical trial led by the University of Birmingham that examined whether survival times for people with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) … Continue reading Genetic fault reduces effectiveness of leukaemia treatment
Catalyst identified that can help process cheaper, greener biofuels
The University of Birmingham has reported that fuels that are produced from non-petroleum-based biological sources may become greener and more affordable, thanks to research performed by the University of Birmingham and University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute that examines the use of a processing catalyst made from palladium metal and bacteria. Professor Joe Wood of … Continue reading Catalyst identified that can help process cheaper, greener biofuels
Rugby players to take part in concussion study
The University of Birmingham has reported that rugby players from the Aviva Premiership Rugby and Greene King IPA Championship are to take part in a major study it is leading as part of its work to develop a ground breaking pitch side test to diagnose concussion and brain injury. The study, being carried out in … Continue reading Rugby players to take part in concussion study
A new way to prevent a deadly fungal infection spreading to the brain
University of Birmingham-led research has discovered a way to stop a deadly fungus from hijacking the body’s immune system and spreading to the brain. The team studied cryptococcosis, a disease that infects humans and animals after breathing in airborne fungi. The disease can result in a lung infection that may subsequently spread to the brain … Continue reading A new way to prevent a deadly fungal infection spreading to the brain
New hope to prevent deep vein thrombosis
Common anti-allergy medicines could prove to be an effective treatment for potentially fatal blood clots in the legs. The research, funded by the British Heart Foundation, could lead to new treatments that prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The team from the University of Birmingham has discovered that mice genetically depleted of mast cells, a type … Continue reading New hope to prevent deep vein thrombosis
University of Birmingham secures £2m for COPD research
The University of Birmingham has secured £2m from the NIHR to launch a research group aimed at improving healthcare for patients with lung diseases around the world (University of Birmingham, 2017). The NIHR Global Health Research Group on Global COPD in Primary Care will be based at the University of Birmingham and will be co-directed … Continue reading University of Birmingham secures £2m for COPD research
Golden Hour study details the earliest changes to the immune system after trauma
University of Birmingham scientists are carrying out pioneering research as part of a major £10m study aimed at improving outcomes for patients who have suffered a traumatic injury (University of Birmingham, 2017). The four year unique “Golden Hour” study, launched in 2014, aims to improve the understanding of what happens to the immune system within … Continue reading Golden Hour study details the earliest changes to the immune system after trauma
University of Birmingham becomes part of a €19m European heart disease project
The University of Birmingham is part of a major new €19m project aimed at breaking new ground for the development of treatments for millions of patients with heart disease in Europe (University of Birmingham, 2017). BigData@Heart is a five year project run by the Innovative Medicines Initiative, a European public-private consortium consisting of patient networks, … Continue reading University of Birmingham becomes part of a €19m European heart disease project
Study finds anticoagulant drugs being prescribed against safety advice
A study by University of Birmingham researchers has shown that GPs are prescribing anticoagulants to patients with an irregular heartbeat against official safety advice (University of Birmingham, 2017). The study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, was carried out by researchers at the University of Birmingham’s Institute of Applied Health Research. Best practice … Continue reading Study finds anticoagulant drugs being prescribed against safety advice
£7m global surgical research unit launched
The NIHR has awarded £7m to the Universities of Birmingham, Edinburgh and Warwick to establish a joint research unit focused on developing global surgical research (University of Birmingham, 2017). The newly established NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery will be based at the University of Birmingham. It will be co-directed by Professor Dion … Continue reading £7m global surgical research unit launched
