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Reducing oxygen for critically ill patients does not harm chances of survival, study shows
A national intensive care trial is informing how much oxygen patients should be given to boost their recovery. Reducing supplementary...
16 minutes ago


Major sedative study informs intensive care practice
Findings from a national trial are guiding the use of sedatives in intensive care. Sedation is essential for keeping critically ill...
1 day ago


Researchers warn early development may be linked to rising youth anxiety
High rates of anxiety in children and young people may be rooted in the earliest stages of life, researchers have warned. The number of...
3 days ago


Fellowship success for future leader in ageing research
Dr Mark Burton has secured a prestigious fellowship to improve understanding of muscle loss in later life. The Vivensa Foundation...
Jun 4


Overweight teenage boys risk passing on harmful traits to future children, study suggests
People whose fathers were overweight as teenagers had DNA changes associated with asthma, obesity and low lung function. A new study has...
May 27


Southampton professor announced as Fellow of European society
Professor John Holloway has been named a Fellow of the European Respiratory Society (ERS). He is one of just 14 new awardees this year. ...
May 22


Five things we learned at the BRC Open Day 2025
The NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is improving people's health and resilience throughout life. This week, researchers...
May 15


Researchers call for better support for families of children who die suddenly
A new study is seeking to improve care and support for families experiencing the unexpected death of a child. Around 3,000 children die...
May 14


Multi-million pound trial to find the best treatment for severe asthma in children
Three medicines used to treat children who have severe asthma attacks will be compared in a national trial. Asthma is the most common...
May 7


‘Delving deeper’ into liver disease by re-creating it in a dish
Innovative research in Southampton is using a 3D technique to take new steps towards tackling a global health problem. Millie-Rose...
May 6


Mentoring supports minority women building careers in academic medicine
A mentoring scheme is helping more women from ethnic minority backgrounds become academic professors. The diversity of the UK’s...
May 6


Trio of awards for bone health research
Three Southampton researchers have been recognised at an international conference. Dr Elizabeth Curtis, Dr Leo Westbury and Dr Faidra...
Apr 29


World-first trial launched for fridge-free vaccine
An innovative vaccine that doesn’t need to be refrigerated or frozen has entered its first clinical trial. The Stablepharma...
Apr 29


Allergy sufferers face unequal access to care, report warns
New data highlights major gaps in access to specialist allergy services across the UK. Findings suggest the availability of immunotherapy...
Apr 24


New collaboration launched to improve muscle health in people with obesity
Southampton researchers are increasing understanding of muscle loss found in people living with obesity in older age. They are...
Apr 24
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