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First patients recruited to largest lung cancer clinical trial
David Mather and his wife, Iwona The first patients have been recruited to the world’s largest trial using radiotherapy to treat advanced...
Feb 17


Brake pad emissions could be more toxic than diesel exhaust, study finds
Southampton researchers have discovered that some common brake pads can have a harmful effect on lung health. The new study looked at...
Feb 14


Finding the treatments of the future: Meet Mirella Spalluto
Southampton researchers are developing new models to expand respiratory disease research. Respiratory diseases affect 10 million people...
Feb 11


Southampton team wins international AI hackathon
A team of clinicians and data analysts has won a global competition with a tool to predict orthopaedic conditions. The AI in Orthopaedics...
Feb 11


Southampton doctor wins national award for clinical impact
Dr Sophie Fletcher has been awarded a prestigious National Clinical Impact Award. The honour recognises her dedicated work to improve...
Feb 7


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


AI being used to prevent malnutrition in hospital
A new study is exploring the potential of technology to monitor patients’ food intake. Researchers have developed an image-based system...
Feb 5


Shaping the future of health research together
It’s important that trials and studies provide maximum benefit to people’s health. That’s why the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research...
Jan 31


LifeLab team urges MPs to include young voices in future vaping policies
Southampton researchers and young people have been to Westminster to urge MPs to consider young people’s views on vaping. At Evidence...
Jan 30


Loneliness could hinder older peoples’ recovery after leaving hospital
Southampton researchers have identified ways to boost older patients' recovery at home. Social isolation not only affects people...
Jan 27


Health research data platform reaches major milestone
A landmark first dataset has been onboarded to a new regional research platform. The data from University Hospital Southampton (UHS) will...
Jan 24


Researchers warn of chemicals being overused in everyday products
Southampton researchers are calling for stricter regulations on antimicrobials to protect public health. Antimicrobial chemicals are...
Jan 24


Research rules out blood test to reduce children’s antibiotics
A promising blood test does not reduce the time children in hospital have antibiotics, according to a ground-breaking UK study. Overuse...
Jan 22


Southampton professor celebrated for combining world-class research and clinical care
Professor Nicholas Harvey has been honoured with the 2024 David Barker Award for Research. The Award recognises outstanding contributions...
Jan 16


Southampton to lead major trial on treating babies with reflux
A common medicine used to treat babies with reflux is to be assessed in a new trial. The National Institute for Health and Care Research...
Jan 7
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