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Flu vaccine spray trial launches for children aged one
University Hospital Southampton and primary care services are leading a trial to test the nasal flu vaccine in one-year-old children . The FluSNIFF study is inviting families to take part at around 100 GP practices across the UK. Three hospital sites are also taking part. The trial is being led by co-chief investigators Professor Saul Faust and Dr Alasdair Munro from the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility. It is exploring whether the nasal spray flu vaccine, currentl
Oct 17, 2025


Weight loss pill aims to bridge gap in obesity treatments
An expanding pill trialled in Southampton could soon offer a new and affordable weight loss treatment. It follows a successful clinical trial at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Participants in Southampton took part at the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at UHS. The treatment was developed by Oxford Medical Products (OMP). OMP partnered with the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) for the trial. They also partnered with the NIHR Bristol BRC, and the North
Oct 16, 2025


Surgery to treat sinus disease shown to be more effective than antibiotics
A major new trial has found surgery is the most effective treatment for a common sinus condition, helping to inform future care for...
Sep 12, 2025


Summer school inspires young people to pursue jobs in healthcare and research
Aspiring medics joined LifeLab’s summer school to gain hands-on experience and support their university applications. Dozens of young...
Sep 10, 2025


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, 2025


Southampton recruits 1,000 babies for newborn eye screening study
Researchers are trialling a new method to help prevent the most common cause of avoidable childhood blindness. More than 1,000 families...
Jul 14, 2025


World-first trial launched for fridge-free vaccine
An innovative vaccine that doesn’t need to be refrigerated or frozen has entered its first clinical trial. The Stablepharma...
Apr 29, 2025


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, 2025


Multi-million pound regional centre to unlock cutting-edge treatments
Patients in the south will have greater access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials through a new research centre. Working with...
Dec 12, 2024


Weight loss pill shows promising results in first clinical trial
A first trial of an expanding pill has demonstrated the technology’s potential as a weight-loss treatment. The Sirona capsule is designed...
Oct 24, 2024


People over 50 invited to take part in trial of new flu vaccine
Southampton researchers are looking for people to join a trial investigating a new flu vaccine. The Fluent Trial will see if an mRNA...
Oct 10, 2024


Southampton doctor wins lifetime contribution award
Professor Chris Edwards has been praised for his work in autoimmunity at an international congress. He was presented with the AESKU...
Sep 6, 2024
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