Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

Latest news from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

Artificial intelligence outperforms doctors in the precise diagnosis of eye disorders

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Description:
A study has found that the AI model GPT-4 could exceed the ability of non-specialist doctors in evaluating eye issues and offering guidance.
Date:
10 May 2024

Red light therapy for repairing spinal cord injury passes milestone

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The researchers have already received further funding and are planning to develop an implantable device for use in humans with traumatic spinal cord injury.
Date:
06 May 2024

Harnessing B cells could fight cancer or autoimmune diseases by targeting mitochondrial metabolism

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New research finds a crucial role for Thioredoxin protein in regulatory B cells control of the immune system
Date:
17 April 2024

New Inflammatory Bowel Disease testing protocol could speed up diagnosis

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Serial home tests would reduce unnecessary colonoscopy testing
Date:
15 April 2024

Live long and prosper? 7 top tips for targeting inflammaging and promoting a longer healthier life

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Description:
As people are living longer, experts from the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing cover seven evidence-based recommendations to tackle 'inflammageing'.
Date:
15 April 2024

New research partnership set to improve health in China’s Greater Bay area

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The University of Birmingham and Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University are working together to improve healthcare in China and beyond.
Date:
05 April 2024

Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

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Description:
A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk.
Date:
26 March 2024

Lung disease puts patients at risk of developing heart conditions regardless of other risk factors

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Description:
Trial in rare disease enables researchers to control for other factors and find underlying action for cardiovascular disease risk
Date:
22 March 2024

Showcasing research for Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week

Brain researchers from across the University of Birmingham pose for group photo.
Description:
Researchers from across Colleges came together to share their research projects with the public during Brain Injury Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week.
Date:
14 March 2024

Improved understanding of the biology of eye complications caused by diabetes

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Description:
New research shows why problems replacing the ‘batteries’ inside the cells at the back of the eye can lead to complications with vision in people with diabetes.
Date:
12 March 2024

Major contract awarded for a concussion research programme from the US Department of Defense

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Description:
Birmingham experts will lead a major research programme involving hundreds of people across the UK to transform the way concussion is identified and managed.
Date:
11 March 2024

Fibroblast cells play a key role in resolving joint inflammation, new study finds

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Description:
The discovery may open up new avenues for treatment for arthritis patients
Date:
23 February 2024
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