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Leading Southampton allergy expert makes plea for urgent action
Professor Sir Stephen Holgate has called for urgent action to tackle a global rise in allergy cases. It comes amid warnings that 70...
Feb 17, 2023


Widely available antibiotic found to prevent COVID-19 patients needing intensive care
An international study co-led by Southampton’s Professor Ratko Djukanovic has shown that a common antibiotic could reduce intensive care...
Feb 1, 2023


Cutting-edge COVID-19 trial opens in Southampton
Southampton researchers are trialling a new combination of two COVID-19 treatments. The trial is being run by the Southampton Clinical...
Jan 25, 2023


Lung disease treatment shown to have fewer side effects
A new study has shown the drug rituximab could help treat chronic lung disease in some people with fewer side effects. People with...
Dec 20, 2022


Research reveals underdiagnosed cause of long-term lung condition
Southampton researchers have given new insight into the causes of bronchiectasis. The new research has revealed that an inherited...
Dec 19, 2022


New website helps improve eczema in children and young people
Southampton researchers have developed a new website to help improve eczema in children and young people. Hundreds of families and under...
Dec 15, 2022


Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms
Southampton researchers have found an association between gut damage due to weight gain and more severe asthma. The researchers showed...
Nov 23, 2022


New research explores COVID-19 risk in South African children
Southampton researchers are to bring new insight into COVID-19 risk factors for children in South Africa. Most research during the...
Oct 7, 2022


Researchers study why being overweight in pregnancy raises child’s asthma risk
New research in Southampton will delve into the underlying causes of asthma. The study will explore whether inflammation in the womb...
Oct 5, 2022


New study uses lessons of COVID-19 to develop new treatments for severe viral infection
Southampton researchers are looking to improve the prevention and treatment of lung and airway infections. They plan to do this using the...
Sep 5, 2022


Mental health issues in teenage girls rose during the pandemic
The number of teenage girls attending emergency departments with mental health issues rose during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Southampton...
Aug 31, 2022


Research begins in Southampton to tackle RSV infections in babies
Babies in the Southampton area will play a vital role in a new respiratory virus study combatting the leading cause of infant...
Aug 31, 2022


Developing a map of human lung fibrosis
Southampton researchers have given new insight into the events underlying a chronic lung disease, generating a valuable new resource for...
Aug 25, 2022


Babies who suffer lower respiratory tract infections are more likely to have school-age asthma
Babies who suffer from bronchitis, pneumonia and chest infections are more likely to develop asthma and lower lung function when they are...
Aug 24, 2022


COVID-19 vaccine study calls on pregnant women to help build booster dose guidance
Pregnant women in the south are being invited to help discover the most effective use of booster vaccines during pregnancy. The Preg-CoV...
Jul 27, 2022


Peanut allergy reactions worse after poor sleep
Allergic reactions to peanuts are worse for adults if they’ve had a bad night’s sleep, research has found. The national study also...
Jul 19, 2022


Voice analysis could help spot signs of worsening asthma
Asthma patients could one day use a smartphone app to manage their condition, after Southampton researchers used voice recordings to...
May 26, 2022


Southampton to lead 2.2m Natasha trial to treat people living with food allergies
Southampton researchers will lead a major new nationwide trial, funded by a charity set up by Natasha Ednan-Laperouse’s parents, to treat...
May 17, 2022


New insight opens path to tackle chronic lung disease
Southampton researchers have given new insight into the mechanisms of a chronic, progressive lung disease. The understanding could help...
Mar 31, 2022


Southampton allergy team retains world excellence status
The asthma, allergy and immunology service in Southampton has once again been named as a World Centre of Excellence for clinical...
Feb 25, 2022
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