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News Launch of new international medical code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes University of Birmingham and NHS England researchers have created a diagnostic code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes to enhance healthcare treatment.
24 January 2024 Lockdown air quality boost in Oxford helped 41% reduction in adult asthma hospital stays Reductions in Nitrogen Dioxide and Particular Matter combined with fine weather during 2020 led to cleaner air conditions compared to previous five-year average
09 January 2024 Long COVID increases costs of primary care consultations each year Data from almost a million patient healthcare records show at least £23m extra bill for GP appointments 12 weeks after Covid diagnosis
09 January 2024 82% of asthma hospitalisations not getting recommended two-day follow-up Epidemiological study shows significant numbers of asthma patients not receiving standard level of care, and worse for black patients
20 December 2023 Birmingham joins partnership to increase diversity in community-led research The University of Birmingham’s NIHR infrastructures will help to identify gaps in community led research to help engage underrepresented groups.