Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Back to 'Institute of Inflammation and Ageing' Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Comprehensive tissue reference for understanding rheumatoid arthritis created Description:Researchers have compiled a comprehensive reference of synovial tissue from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, which could inform new targeted therapies.Date:28 November 2023 Study reveals the elderly encounter double waiting times in A&E Description:Frail patients with complex needs face potential age discrimination in emergency units as studies reveal a preference towards younger patients.Date:22 November 2023 New standards released to ensure medical AI is safe and effective for everyone Description:Healthcare professionals can harness artificial intelligence safely by following a new set of patient and industry-agreed standards.Date:31 October 2023 Strong partnership working has led to advances in care for trauma patients Description:Celebrating 12 years of work to improve trauma care and outcomes for patients, through translational research built on military, NHS and scientific partnership.Date:31 October 2023 It’s a match: Birmingham leads pioneering initiative to partner PhD students and patients Description:New programme pairs discovery science PhD students with patient and public partners to improve understanding of patient priorities and public engagement skills.Date:04 October 2023 University of Birmingham awarded Wellcome Leap contract Description:Dr Thomas Jackson has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to research the responses of older people undergoing a stressful health event.Date:04 October 2023 Artificial intelligence to identify eye disease and predict onset other health conditions Description:Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system with potential to identify sight-threatening eye disease and predict other health conditions. Date:14 September 2023 New study aiming to find new ways to prevent and treat pregnancy complications Description:Birmingham researchers will explore how macrophages in the placenta may contribute to the development of preeclampsia.Date:12 September 2023 Vaping renders immune cells unable to move to meet threats Description:Even moderate exposure to nicotine-free vapour causes suppression of neutrophil’s typical activity.Date:06 September 2023 Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge Description:Markers showing the presence of Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear can be found in the eyes, new study provesDate:22 August 2023 New programme to improve how medicines are used in hospital and community settings Description:Professor Liz Sapey will co-lead a programme aimed to transform the use of medicines for patients, especially those with multiple long-term conditions.Date:17 August 2023 There’s something in your eye – ocular microbiome study gets $2.3m Description:International collaboration will create definitive catalogue of micro-organisms living around our eyes.Date:15 August 2023 Previous12345Next