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Advancing intensive care pharmacy: Meet Professor Cathy McKenzie
Professor Cathy McKenzie is a pharmacist delivering pioneering research in Southampton. She recently started as Professor of Intensive...
Oct 10


Helping older people in hospital stay active: meet Dr Stephen Lim
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
Oct 7


Experts reach landmark consensus on surgery schools
Researchers have come to widespread agreement on how surgery schools should be delivered across the world. Surgery school is a group...
Jul 7


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...
Jun 12


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...
Jun 11


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


American honour for children’s surgery study
Dr Joseph Larvin receiving his prize. Image courtesy of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. An anaesthetic trainee at University...
Apr 22


Southampton joins national collaboration to advance surgical care
A new research collaboration has launched to improve surgical care and patient safety in the NHS. Perioperative care supports patients...
Apr 2


People in deprived areas of Hampshire less likely to survive cardiac arrests, study suggests
People living in Hampshire’s most deprived areas may be less likely to survive a cardiac arrest, according to new research. The study...
Mar 4


Professor Mike Grocott to lead global perioperative medicine organisation
Professor Mike Grocott has been announced as the next president of the PeriOperative Quality Initiative (POQI). His election follows five...
Feb 17


Patients with previously inoperable pelvic tumours surviving long-term
People with some complex cancers are surviving longer, according to new research. Around 4,000 patients in the UK need treatment for...
Feb 7


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 18, 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


World pole sport champion thanks researchers who fixed shoulder injury
For 20 years Paul Bradley, a former powerlifter, only used his ‘good’ arm to reach above his head. An injury dislocated his shoulder and...
Nov 13, 2024


Monitoring muscle changes: Meet Paul Muckelt
Southampton researchers are advancing a handheld device to measure muscle health. Sarcopenia causes a loss of muscle mass and function in...
Nov 6, 2024


Research highlights benefits of surgery schools
Group classes can help patients prepare well for surgery and recover quicker, new research shows. The analysis shows that this...
Sep 13, 2024


Muscle monitoring space tech could help hospital patients
Southampton researchers are investigating if a handheld device used to track astronauts’ muscle health could soon also benefit patients....
Mar 26, 2024


Using light to diagnose lung injury: Meet Aneesh Vincent Veluthandath
Southampton researchers are developing a new rapid test for a life-threatening lung injury. Acute respiratory distress syndrome can...
Jan 19, 2024


Funding boost for asthma and long Covid research
Southampton researchers have been celebrated by the British Medical Association (BMA) Foundation. Dr Anna Freeman and Dr Ahilanandan...
Nov 10, 2023


Hospital volunteers run exercise classes for older patients
A new study will see if virtual sessions by trained volunteers can help older patients regain their strength after they return home. At...
Aug 29, 2023
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