Single-stranded suture threads could prevent pregnancy infection complications, finds C-STICH trial
Women at risk of pregnancy loss who need a specialist surgical procedure are at a lower risk of infection if the procedure is carried out using a single-stranded suture thread, results from the C-S…
£35.4 million funding boost for brain and mental health research
The University of Birmingham is part of a significant programme to deliver innovative treatments and therapies in brain health thanks to a £35.4 million award.
The award, made to the NIHR Oxford…
Birmingham consultant academic appointed national haematology lead at NIHR
Dr Gill Lowe, a haematology consultant at University Hospitals Birmingham and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, has been appointed as National Institute of Health a…
AI engineering technique offers solution to patient-specific knee implants
Researchers at BHP founder-members the University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham have used a technique called Generative Design to produce a knee implant that can be used to trea…
Birmingham BRC receives £30m boost to improve treatment of inflammatory diseases
Increased funding for the renewed NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre will enable continuation of major developments around inflammatory diseases and new technologies and systems
The NIHR…
First Midlands research collaboration to focus on patient safety
Expectant mums and anyone needing emergency treatment will both benefit from funding for new research to improve patient safety and reduce the risk of harm.
BHP founder-members the University of…