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Baby admissions to hospital with common winter virus drop by over 80% in trial
A new preventive treatment to protect babies against a common virus reduced numbers needing hospital treatment by over 80% in an...
Dec 28, 2023


Over a thousand participants recruited to the STRAVINSKY study
New research is exploring if antibody testing can identify who remains at risk of COVID-19 after being vaccinated. Over a thousand people...
Dec 14, 2023


Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients, study finds
New research shows most pregnant women are not getting the nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets. An international study...
Dec 11, 2023


Athena’s ‘magic trousers’ story helps other children having hip treatment
The mum of a girl successfully treated for hip dysplasia has written a book about their experience for other children receiving the same...
Oct 31, 2023


Trial results give hope to patients with sight-threatening eye condition
An effective treatment for a severe eye infection has been reported in an international clinical trial. Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a...
Oct 27, 2023


Asthma attacks in older men could be triggered by immune cells
Southampton researchers are part of an international team that has identified an immune cell responsible for some hard-to-treat asthma...
Oct 23, 2023


Research coffee mornings reveal unexpected benefits of building public involvement
People across Wessex are hearing about research at virtual meetings run by University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Involving people in...
Oct 20, 2023


Fridge-free vaccines could greatly expand access worldwide
Southampton researchers are working with Stablepharma Ltd to trial vaccines that don’t need to be kept cold. The partners have been...
Sep 12, 2023


Partnering with the public to advance health and care research
People from across our communities are having their say on how we can improve the way we work with patients and the public. Involving...
Sep 8, 2023


Southampton trials two vaccines in the fight against mpox
A new vaccine study aimed at helping protect people from mpox has opened in Southampton. The research will evaluate the safety and...
Sep 4, 2023


New vaccine trialled to help millions affected by paratyphoid fever
A new study in Southampton is investigating a vaccine designed to protect against paratyphoid fever. Researchers are seeking healthy...
Aug 17, 2023


Fibre supplements trialled in Southampton to support immune health
A new study in Southampton is exploring the effects of soluble fibre on the immune system. Fibre is essential for healthy digestion –...
Jul 19, 2023
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