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New tool helps doctors identify asthma patients who need extra care
Southampton researchers have led the development of a new scoring system to guide care for people with asthma that is difficult to treat....
Jul 30


New insights could help phages defeat antibiotic resistant bacteria
Discoveries by Southampton researchers on how bacteria defend themselves against viruses could be key to tackling antibiotic resistance....
Jul 29


Parents who experience pregnancy loss to help shape future support
Researchers are working with parents who have experienced pregnancy loss to improve care and support. The initiative is named the Roberta...
Jul 23


Premature babies to receive new protection against common virus
Ceri and Harry took part in a clinical trial at University Hospital Southampton. Thousands of premature babies at risk of serious...
Jul 23


LifeLab Showcase celebrates a year of success
Young people, teachers, researchers and collaborators came to LifeLab for a vibrant evening of celebration. The 2025 Showcase event took...
Jul 16


Supporting better management of UTIs: Meet Sascha Miller
Southampton researchers are improving how people who experience recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are supported. UTIs usually...
Jul 14


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


World Health Organization spotlights Southampton research on health before pregnancy
A new report has highlighted the role of Southampton researchers and their partners in shaping the global conversation on preconception...
Jul 2


The solution to superbugs might be hiding in your toilet
Investigating bacterial samples taken from cystic fibrosis patients Southampton researchers are enlisting the public to become citizen...
Jun 30


Minister meets Southampton experts helping children to lead healthier lives
Government minister Stephen Morgan has learned how Southampton researchers are improving children's long-term health prospects. The...
Jun 27


Improved tests could boost diagnosis of a rare lung disease
Southampton researchers are making advances in genetic testing to help diagnose Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). PCD is a rare genetic...
Jun 24


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 warn early development may be linked to rising youth anxiety
High rates of anxiety in children and young people may be rooted in the earliest stages of life, researchers have warned. The number of...
Jun 9


Fellowship success for future leader in ageing research
Dr Mark Burton has secured a prestigious fellowship to improve understanding of muscle loss in later life. The Vivensa Foundation...
Jun 4
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