News stories from 2025
Birmingham researchers lead world-first trial for rare liver disease treatment
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has treated the first patient in an early-phase clinical trial investigating whether a new medical device, Carbalive, can slow disease progression of a rare liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).
Significant rise in viral respiratory infections impacting services
A substantial increase in viral respiratory infections is putting considerable pressure on our hospital services.
Birmingham to lead the way in testing promising new cystinosis treatment
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) will lead a new clinical trial, backed by nearly £4 million in funding, to test a drug discovered by an “inspirational” University of Sunderland scientist dedicated to improving the treatment of patients with a rare, life-threatening genetic disease.
New UK study to explore MRI screening as standard practice for detecting breast cancer that has spread to the brain
A new national research study, led by researchers at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, has opened to investigate whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening should become standard practice for detecting breast cancer that has spread to the brain.
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New procedure for prostate cancer biopsies
A brand-new service at Good Hope Hospital has changed the way prostate biopsies are carried out, improving patient experience and outcomes.