Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Research Priorities for Neuroscience Nursing: 2026 Update

BACKGROUND: The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses established a 6-member Research Agenda Task Force in 2025 to update and define neuroscience nursing research priorities to lead the field for the next 5 years. The last research priority setting was completed in 2021. ME...

Optical coherence tomography imaging device comparison study in papilloedema secondary to idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Abstract Background Optic nerve imaging assessing papilloedema is an increasingly important clinical measure to guide treatment. The aim of this study was to understand the agreement between two commonly used OCT devices and whether pooling of papilloedema OCT imaging data could...

Interactions Between Health Inequalities on the Management and Outcomes of Thoracic Aortic Disease in England: A National Cohort Study

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the intersectionality between measured causes of health inequality and clinical factors that influence treatment decisions and regional variations in care and survival for people with thoracic aortic disease (TAD) in England. METH...

Addressing evidence gaps in haemodialysis care: a critical review of clinical trials, technological innovations, and implementation priorities

Kidney failure treated with maintenance haemodialysis (HD) carries high risks of premature mortality, hospitalisation and impaired quality of life, yet important evidence gaps persist across routine HD care. The Dialysis Research Innovation Network, part of the UK Kidney Research...

136 Tessa Jowell BRAIN MATRIX interim analysis: surgical and oncology outcomes in glioblastoma patients

Abstract Introduction The Tessa Jowell BRAIN MATRIX (TJBM) is a programme of work aimed at improving the knowledge of and treatment for glioma, comprising a platform study with subsequent interventional clinical trials. Methods Interim analysis of first 500 patients from 11 speci...

15 Promoting the need for a dedicated Neuro‑Oncology Occupational Therapy Service at QEHB: A Quality Improvement Project

Abstract Introduction This project highlights the role of Occupational Therapists (OTs) in supporting the neuro‑oncology patient population at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). Although the OT service is well established, there is currently no structured pathway to...

P1.244. Robotic-Assisted Versus Conventional Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy for Oesophageal Cancer: A Comparative Meta-Analysis of Perioperative and Oncological Outcomes

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer – technique Background Robotic-assisted minimally invasive oesophagectomy (RAMIE) is increasingly adopted to improve surgical precision, mediastinal dissection, and surgeon ergonomics. However, its clinical...

Primary diffuse leptomeningeal melanomatosis presenting as chronic meningitis and dense spinal plaques

Primary diffuse leptomeningeal melanomatosis (PDLM) is an exceptionally rare and aggressive central nervous system melanocytic tumour, often masquerading as inflammatory or infective leptomeningeal disease. A woman in her early 60s presented with hydrocephalus and diffuse leptome...

Management of high-risk (B3) breast lesions in symptomatic practice: evidence review and practical recommendations for multidisciplinary care

Borderline breast lesions (B3 lesions, also termed lesions of uncertain malignant potential or high-risk lesions) represent a heterogeneous group of entities associated with variable risks of malignancy. While the management of screen-detected B3 lesions has become increasingly s...

Comparative effects of glucagon-like peptide-1-based regimens on peripheral arterial and limb events in type 2 diabetes: a network meta-analysis of randomized trials

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a disabling condition in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), yet lower-extremity outcomes are rarely prespecified in trials of GLP-1-based therapies. We compared individual GLP-1-based regimens for PAD-related vascular and limb events...