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by Birmingham City University on April 1, 2020
University of Birmingham scientists working to improve facemasks used by COVID-19 frontline NHS
by Birmingham City University on April 1, 2020
Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the subject of personal protective equipment (PPE) has become a key discussion point. Over recent days the focus has been on the supply of facemasks that allow healthcare workers to interact safely and perform ... Read full article
by British Liver Trust on February 26, 2020
Nearly a fifth of liver patients in the West Midlands are very unsatisfied with their medical care
by British Liver Trust on February 26, 2020
18% of patients with liver disease in the West Midlands were very unsatisfied with the medical care they had received, a survey carried out by leading liver charity, the British Liver Trust, reveals.... Read full article
by University of Birmingham on February 10, 2020
Skin cancer diagnosis apps are unreliable and poorly regulated, study shows
by University of Birmingham on February 10, 2020
Smartphone apps used as ‘early warning systems’ for skin cancer are poorly regulated and frequently cannot be relied upon to produce accurate results, according to a new analysis by experts at the University of Birmingham.... Read full article
by Martineau Galleries on June 5, 2019
Consultation launched for the regeneration of Martineau Galleries
by Martineau Galleries on June 5, 2019
Hammerson, which owns and manages Bullring & Grand Central, has invited Birmingham residents to a public exhibition to present its plans for Martineau Galleries. The regeneration of this 7.5-acre site, including The Square Shopping Centre,... Read full article
by University of Birmingham on January 31, 2019
‘Physician Associates’ are an asset to hospital medical and surgical teams, study finds
by University of Birmingham on January 31, 2019
The first study into the impact on the NHS of a new type of health worker in hospitals known as Physician Associates has found that they benefit medical and surgical teams and their patients over a wide range of specialities. ... Read full article
by University of Birmingham on January 30, 2019
£1m funding awarded to develop bacterial vaccines in global fight against antimicrobial resistance
by University of Birmingham on January 30, 2019
The Government has awarded the University of Birmingham-hosted BactiVac Network up to £1 million funding to accelerate the development of bacterial vaccines in a bid to prevent infections occurring as part of the global fight against antimicrobial... Read full article
by Fullers on September 21, 2018
The Old Joint Stock, Birmingham wins Town Pub of the Year
by Fullers on September 21, 2018
The Old Joint Stock in Birmingham has been named Town Pub of the Year 2019 in this year’s edition of The Good Pub Guide 2018. The pub, which is renowned in Birmingham for its stunning architecture and warm welcome, is also home to the Old Joint Stock... Read full article
by Clare Rayner on December 9, 2014
Future High Street Summit attendees set to discover why BIDs are taking UK by storm
by Clare Rayner on December 9, 2014
Following recent government support of business improvement districts (BIDs) and the growing popularity of the business community groups in town and city centres across the UK, speakers at next March’s Future High Street Summit are gearing up to expl... Read full article
by Clare Rayner on November 24, 2014
Independent retailers set to hear those till bells ringing with Christmas campaign
by Clare Rayner on November 24, 2014
Independent retailers across the UK are hoping to entice Christmas consumers with a shopping challenge over the next month, as part of the Celebrate an Independent Christmas campaign. It is hoped that the campaign’s efforts will boost consumer..... Read full article
by Clare Rayner on July 1, 2014
Independent Retailer Month urges consumers to recognise the value in supporting local businesses
by Clare Rayner on July 1, 2014
On the first day of its fourth annual campaign, Independent Retailer Month is calling all consumers to support small, independent businesses by making more informed decisions on where they spend their money. ... Read full article
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