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Lung condition app takes step towards use across NHS
An exercise app for a common lung condition that was developed by Southampton researchers has been recommended for use in the UK. The...
Mar 6, 2024
Teens premiere short films to inspire young people into research
Young researchers took centre stage at a glittering film premiere and awards ceremony. The LifeLab celebration lit up the Winchester...
Mar 6, 2024
'Dynamic duo’ defences in bacteria ward off viral threats
Southampton researchers have discovered that bacteria can pair up to fight off viruses together. The new study found that bacterial cells...
Mar 1, 2024
Chronic kidney disease paper selected by journal as Editor’s Choice
Southampton researchers have been highlighted for studying the energy needs of children with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
Feb 26, 2024
COVID-19 drugs could treat other lung conditions
Southampton researchers are investigating if promising COVID-19 treatments can help other hospital patients and ease NHS winter...
Feb 23, 2024
New analysis of vast genomes project finds ‘missed’ diagnoses
Southampton researchers have developed a new scoring system that could help give more patients with rare diseases a diagnosis. The...
Feb 16, 2024
Southampton recruits first person in global mpox vaccine study
The first participant in a new international study to find a vaccine for mpox is taking part at the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research...
Feb 9, 2024
‘Urgent action’ needed to improve children’s health, report warns
Experts are calling for ‘urgent action’ to improve children’s health and wellbeing in the first five years of life. Southampton’s...
Feb 9, 2024
Teens use virtual reality to warn of vaping dangers
Hampshire teenagers have produced a virtual reality (VR) experience to help young people ‘escape the vape.’ It emphasises the peer...
Feb 2, 2024
Extra nutrients during pregnancy may reduce risk of childhood obesity, study finds
Taking a nutritional supplement before and during pregnancy could promote healthy weight in childhood, according to new research. Experts...
Jan 30, 2024
Soaring childhood obesity from pandemic will cost UK billions, study finds
A dramatic increase in child obesity levels during the pandemic is set to cost the UK over £8 billion, according to new research. Obesity...
Jan 24, 2024
Eczema website helps patients and the NHS
A website to help people manage their eczema could be saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds. The website, developed by...
Jan 19, 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
Southampton professor honoured with European medal
Professor Nicholas Harvey has been awarded the prestigious 2023 OrtoMed Medal. OrtoMed is the Italian Society of Orthopaedics, Medicine...
Jan 12, 2024
Ultraviolet light shown to damage COVID-19 virus
New research has revealed how ultraviolet light destroys infectious virus particles. The knowledge could help develop new technology to...
Jan 11, 2024
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