Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

Comprehensive tissue reference for understanding rheumatoid arthritis created

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Dr Thomas Jackson
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

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Description:
Markers showing the presence of Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear can be found in the eyes, new study proves
Date:
22 August 2023

New programme to improve how medicines are used in hospital and community settings

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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
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