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A systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers from the Inflammation and Immunity Driver Programme has provided fresh insights into the achievement of clinical remission in severe asthma patients treated with biologic therapies (treatments that use substances derived from living organisms).

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Late last year, the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Team for the Inflammation and Immunity Driver Programme participated in an innovative online course titled Science Communication through Poetry at Edinburgh Napier University.

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In October 2024, Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) celebrated patient and public contributors at its first Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event in Manchester. The event, themed Health Data Research for All of Us: Celebrating Public Voices, Making a Difference, highlighted the important role of public contributors in health data research.

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Over the past month, the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Team for the Inflammation and Immunity Driver Programme have embarked on a unique new course; Science Communication through Poetry at Edinburgh Napier University.

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Over 12% of the population is diagnosed with asthma in the UK — one of the highest rates in the world. Meanwhile, the gap between the wealthiest and the poorest in society has worsened over the last 15 years.