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Review led by researchers highlights potential treatment for alcohol use disorder

Review led by researchers highlights potential treatment for alcohol use disorder

University Hospitals Birmingham colleagues are among the authors of an international research paper recently published in The Lancet. Led by Dr Pouya Ebrahimi, Specialty Registrar in Cardiology, and Dr Yash Kachela, Medical Student Undergraduate, the study examines how diabetes and weight management medicines may support people living with alcohol use disorder.

UHB leads initiative to improve understanding of treatment information needs

UHB leads initiative to improve understanding of treatment information needs

A new initiative aims to better understand the treatment information needs of people living with inherited bleeding disorders across the Midlands.

Birmingham researchers lead state-of-the-art review on heart disease in chronic kidney disease

Birmingham researchers lead state-of-the-art review on heart disease in chronic kidney disease

Researchers from University Hospitals Birmingham and the University of Birmingham have carried out a commissioned state-of-the-art review on heart disease in chronic kidney disease (CKD).

BBC Strictly star gives thanks to nurses: "You make a difference to each and every patient who walks through that door”

BBC Strictly star gives thanks to nurses: "You make a difference to each and every patient who walks through that door”

Good Hope Hospital recently featured in a BBC Radio 5 Live programme to mark World Cancer Day, during which professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden received a heartfelt surprise.

New study aims to improve recovery after cancer treatment in older people

New study aims to improve recovery after cancer treatment in older people

Researchers at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) and the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with Kings College London (KCL), are leading a new study to understand the factors that influence how well older people recover from cancer treatment and to find ways to keep the body strong.

First patients treated at Heartlands Hospital’s new Haematology and Oncology Day Unit

First patients treated at Heartlands Hospital’s new Haematology and Oncology Day Unit

Patients have begun receiving treatment at Heartlands Hospital’s newly refurbished Haematology and Oncology Day Unit.

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  1. Meeting of the Council of Governors

    Meeting of the Trust's Council of Governors in public.

    13:15, 06/02/2026

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