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Older people may be more active when programmes motivate, empower and are social
Southampton researchers have found that a variety of psychological and social factors appear to influence older people’s physical...
Feb 11, 2022
Southampton researchers awarded MBEs at Windsor Castle
Dr Katrina Cathie and Dr Nisreen Alwan received their MBEs at ceremonies held at Windsor Castle. Dr Nisreen Alwan, Associate Professor in...
Feb 11, 2022
Southampton expertise bolsters world-first deliberate COVID-19 infection trial
Researchers in Southampton are part of a world-leading ‘challenge’ trial that infected young, healthy volunteers to give unique insights...
Feb 10, 2022
Genetic tests help spot pancreatic cancer sooner
Southampton researchers have identified genetic patterns that predict peoples’ likelihood of pancreatic cancer. This could ensure the...
Feb 9, 2022
Saliva-based COVID-19 tests display high accuracy with and without symptoms
A clinical evaluation of a simplified processing method for a rapid COVID-19 test has shown high accuracy in people with and without...
Feb 8, 2022
Southampton-led trial informs global booster guidance
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has used data from the COV-Boost trial in its advice on COVID-19 vaccine schedules. Comparing booster...
Feb 3, 2022
Ultrasound technique could improve liver disease diagnosis
Southampton researchers helped develop a new tool to diagnose a progressive form of the often ‘silent’ disease non-alcoholic fatty liver...
Feb 3, 2022
Study reveals parents’ premature birth experiences during pandemic
Southampton research has shown that absence of birth partner, impact of face masks on bonding, and infection risk were key concerns for...
Feb 3, 2022
People needed to help study tackling whooping cough
Healthy 18-55 year olds are being called on for a trial investigating immunity to whooping cough. Vaccine less effective against...
Jan 25, 2022
Cutting antibiotics for children’s lung infections gives same results as full doses
New research shows lower dose and shorter course antibiotic treatment of pneumonia in children is safe and works. The data offer new...
Jan 24, 2022
Measuring children’s BMI could help tackle obesity and make surgery safer
A Southampton-led study has found almost a quarter of children needing surgery in 102 UK hospitals were overweight or obese. It calls for...
Jan 24, 2022
Lower COVID-19 vaccine booster dose study launches in Southampton
Volunteers from Southampton and the surrounding area are set to receive a third lower COVID-19 vaccine booster dose through the COV-BOOST...
Jan 24, 2022
Machine learning insight could ease pressure on emergency departments
Patients at highest risk of a quick return to emergency departments can be spotted and supported using machine learning, according to new...
Jan 20, 2022
Children with weakened immune systems not at higher risk from COVID-19
A year-long study led by Southampton researchers has shown children with a weakened immune system are not more likely to become seriously...
Jan 19, 2022
Award-winning research sheds new light on lung disease
Innovative lung research is driving discoveries that could help develop new ways to prevent or treat respiratory disease. Southampton...
Jan 6, 2022
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