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Traumatic brain injuries can increase risk of stroke for up to five years, finds study

9th April 2021
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Medical and Dental Science, Partner Posts, University of Birmingham

Stroke risk for patients with traumatic brain injuries is at its highest in the four months following injury and remains significant for up to five years post-injury, finds a new study.

US social worker helps counterparts improve services in the UK

8th April 2021
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Birmingham, Birmingham City council, Chicago, Partner Posts, social policy, Social Sciences, University of Birmingham

A Chicago social worker is working with University of Birmingham experts and her British professional counterparts to help people using social services in Britain's second city.

Siemens Mobility and University of Birmingham announce research and innovation partnership

1st April 2021
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323eps, EPS, Partner Posts, railwaynews, Railways, University of Birmingham

Siemens Mobility and the University of Birmingham have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a centre of excellence for rail research and innovation in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire.

Dual dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine elicits strong antibody immune responses in older people

A University of Birmingham-led study has found that 98% of people aged 80 or over who had two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine had a strong antibody immune response.

Act now to secure the UK’s critical materials supply, say Birmingham experts

1st April 2021
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epsenergy, Partner Posts, technology, University of Birmingham

The UK must act now to ensure a stable supply of technology-critical metals (TCMs) essential for its transition to clean energy, according to a new Policy Commission report produced by the University of Birmingham.

Can drinking cocoa protect your heart when you’re stressed?

Increased consumption of flavanols – a group of molecules occurring naturally in fruit and vegetables – could protect people from mental stress-induced cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart disease and thrombosis

New study says home monitoring methods can help reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 for NHS patients and staff

31st March 2021
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hsmc, Lancet, Partner Posts, Social Sciences, University of Birmingham

A new study says NHS staff feel remote home monitoring methods enable improved patient care and also reduce the risk of staff and patients contracting Covid-19.

Centuries-old trees may be at risk of climate change death

30th March 2021
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climate change, Partner Posts, University of Birmingham

Giant trees in tropical forests, witnesses to centuries of civilization, may be trapped in a dangerous feedback loop, according to a new report.

New study finds strong immune response following COVID-19 vaccination

A new study has found that 99% of people generate a robust immune response against COVID-19 after just one dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

Study aims to prevent blindness in patients with neurological condition

A new clinical trial being led by the University of Birmingham aims to identify the best surgical treatment option to prevent blindness in patients with a neurological condition.