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Health research data platform reaches major milestone
A landmark first dataset has been onboarded to a new regional research platform. The data from University Hospital Southampton (UHS) will...
3 hours ago
Researchers warn of chemicals being overused in everyday products
Southampton researchers are calling for stricter regulations on antimicrobials to protect public health. Antimicrobial chemicals are...
2 days ago
Research rules out blood test to reduce children’s antibiotics
A promising blood test does not reduce the time children in hospital have antibiotics, according to a ground-breaking UK study. Overuse...
Jan 16
Southampton professor celebrated for combining world-class research and clinical care
Professor Nicholas Harvey has been honoured with the 2024 David Barker Award for Research. The Award recognises outstanding contributions...
Jan 7
Southampton to lead major trial on treating babies with reflux
A common medicine used to treat babies with reflux is to be assessed in a new trial. The National Institute for Health and Care Research...
Jan 6
National effort to tackle maternity disparities gets underway in Southampton
A new collaboration to reduce disparities in maternity outcomes has marked its launch with a networking event. The NIHR Challenge:...
Dec 18, 2024
Tuberculosis researcher wins early career honour
Southampton researcher Dr Hannah Schiff has won a prestigious national prize. Dr Schiff is the winner of the 2024 British Thoracic...
Dec 18, 2024
Doctors warn against fluid therapy approach in surgery after global trial
A major study aiming to improve outcomes from higher risk operations has ruled out a fluid therapy approach during surgery. The results...
Dec 17, 2024
Olive leaf extract may boost muscle health in older age, study finds
New research suggests a molecule found in olive leaves could help combat age-related muscle loss. Weakening of muscles is a major public...
Dec 12, 2024
Breathing sensor 'sticker' could help save lives
Researchers are developing a wearable device that can detect changes in breathing. Currently, the standard way to check a person's...
Dec 12, 2024
Shifts in health of young people will impact pregnancies, study shows
New research shows how health behaviours of young people have changed across generations. Results reveal progress in some areas, with a...
Dec 10, 2024
‘Insightful and enjoyable’ – the growing benefits of mentoring in reverse
‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,’ or so we are told. There are many senior research leaders in Southampton that will disagree....
Dec 4, 2024
LifeLab scoops national award for improving the health of young people
Southampton’s LifeLab programme has been nationally recognised for its work to improve the health and wellbeing of young people. ...
Dec 2, 2024
Southampton professor champions report to improve asthma and COPD care in hospitals
New recommendations from a national audit could lead to better care for people with respiratory conditions. The National Respiratory...
Nov 29, 2024
Southampton nutrition scientist secures funding for obesity research
Dr Helena Fisk is looking at new ways to improve obesity-associated inflammation. The Southampton researcher has secured funding from the...
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