Latest news Back to 'Institute of Inflammation and Ageing' New ethnicity report highlights variation in health outcomes in rheumatology practice DescriptionDr Kanta Kumar together with rheumatology teams across the UK has played a key role in the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership report.Date:14/01/2022 Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Award Success DescriptionThe University of Birmingham's Institute of Inflammation and Ageing has been awarded four major grants.Date:05/01/2022 China-wide study will boost understanding of fatal surgical complication DescriptionOlder patients in hospitals across China took part in a major multi-centre open-label randomised clinical trial that showed there was no difference in post-operative delirium in older people with a hip fracture.Date:21/12/2021 University of Birmingham announces five new diabetes research studies DescriptionThe University of Birmingham today announces the launch of five new major studies aimed at improving the prevention, treatment and management of type 1 diabetes – with a particular focus on children and young adults.Date:20/12/2021 Drug could more effectively treat patients hospitalised with COVID-19 pneumonia, early stage research finds DescriptionA proof-of-concept trial has identified a drug that may offer benefit some patients hospitalised with COVID-19 pneumonia.Date:20/12/2021 Study exposes risks and benefits of virtual consultations with doctors DescriptionSo-called 'telemedicine' is less diagnostically accurate than in-person consultations and could increase health inequalities and barriers to accessing appropriate care.Date:04/11/2021 New drug treatment regimen shows promise for patients with lupus DescriptionNew drug treatment regimen, using belimumab soon after rituximab, reduced a disease-related autoantibody and severe disease flares in lupus patients.Date:03/11/2021 Specific cell population plays a key role in the affect arthritis has on the body and the pain patients feel, study finds DescriptionScientists at the University of Birmingham have led a study which has identified a new specific population of cells that plays a key role in the affect arthritis has on the body and the subsequent pain felt by patients.Date:27/10/2021 Artificial Intelligence project aims to improve standards and development of AI systems DescriptionA new project has been launched in partnership with the University of Birmingham aiming to address racial and ethical health inequalities using artificial intelligence.Date:22/10/2021 Milestone moment for the region's life science sector as construction on No. 1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus gets underway DescriptionConstruction of No.1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) in Selly Oak is underway, marking a major milestone for the region's rapidly growing life sciences sector.Date:11/10/2021 Displaying 1 to 10 of 107 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next