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06 September 2023 Vaping renders immune cells unable to move to meet threats Even moderate exposure to nicotine-free vapour causes suppression of neutrophil’s typical activity.
22 August 2023 Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge Markers showing the presence of Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear can be found in the eyes, new study proves
17 August 2023 New programme to improve how medicines are used in hospital and community settings Professor Liz Sapey will co-lead a programme aimed to transform the use of medicines for patients, especially those with multiple long-term conditions.
15 August 2023 There’s something in your eye – ocular microbiome study gets $2.3m International collaboration will create definitive catalogue of micro-organisms living around our eyes.
15 August 2023 Rheumatology patients aid tool development to increase movement in people with rheumatoid arthritis Dr Sally Fenton is working with the Rheumatology Research Patient Partnership to develop tools to increase physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis
31 July 2023 New partnership to advance research into IBD Researchers from the University of Birmingham will work with Roche to identify new avenues for treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.