Southampton researchers have co-developed new national guidelines on preparing patients for cancer treatments. Prehabilitation prepares people physically and mentally for cancer treatments. It ensures they are as healthy as possible beforehand. This is achieved through exercise, a healthy diet and psychological support. Research shows that people with cancer who have prehabilitation have better treatment outcomes. This includes fewer complications, a faster recovery and short

Left to right: James Allen, UHS Chief Pharmacist, Prof Cathy McKenzie, Professor of Intensive Care Pharmacy, and Prof Mike Grocott, Director of the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre Southampton researchers are leading a new trial to see if giving certain patients vitamin B1 reduces the chances of delirium during intensive care. Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) often experience a syndrome called delirium. This causes hallucinations and can make patients very

Professor Cathy McKenzie is a pharmacist delivering pioneering research in Southampton. She recently started as Professor of Intensive...

Trained volunteers are supporting older patients to stay active during their hospital stay in a compassionate research study. The selfless work is helping stop muscles getting weaker and the body from losing fitness when they’re not moving for a long time. This can lead to better outcomes. Dr Stephen Lim is carrying out this project thanks to an NIHR Advanced Fellowship. It is called PIVOT : Promoting Increased physical actiVity in hospitalised Older adults with Trained volun

Researchers have come to widespread agreement on how surgery schools should be delivered across the world. Surgery school is a group...

A national intensive care trial is informing how much oxygen patients should be given to boost their recovery. Reducing supplementary...

Findings from a national trial are guiding the use of sedatives in intensive care. Sedation is essential for keeping critically ill...

A new study is seeking to improve care and support for families experiencing the unexpected death of a child. Around 3,000 children die...

Dr Joseph Larvin receiving his prize. Image courtesy of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. An anaesthetic trainee at University...

A new research collaboration has launched to improve surgical care and patient safety in the NHS. Perioperative care supports patients...

People living in Hampshire’s most deprived areas may be   less likely to survive a cardiac arrest, according to new research. The study...

Professor Mike Grocott has been announced as the next president of the PeriOperative Quality Initiative (POQI). His election follows five...

People with some complex cancers are surviving longer, according to new research. Around 4,000 patients in the UK need treatment for...

A major study aiming to improve outcomes from higher risk operations has ruled out a fluid therapy approach during surgery. The results...

Researchers are developing a wearable device that can detect changes in breathing. Currently, the standard way to check a person's...

For 20 years Paul Bradley, a former powerlifter, only used his ‘good’ arm to reach above his head. An injury dislocated his shoulder and...

Southampton researchers are advancing a handheld device to measure muscle health. Sarcopenia causes a loss of muscle mass and function in...

Group classes can help patients prepare well for surgery and recover quicker, new research shows. The analysis shows that this...

Southampton researchers are investigating if a handheld device used to track astronauts’ muscle health could soon also benefit patients....

Southampton researchers are developing a new rapid test for a life-threatening lung injury. Acute respiratory distress syndrome can...