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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


Bright future for clinical research presented on BBC Politics South
Clinical research in Wessex is in good health and there are lots of new ways to take part, Professor Saul Faust has told BBC’s Politics...
Jul 3, 2023


Research funding boost delivers cutting-edge technologies to Wessex
New equipment and technologies will increase health research across the region, following a major funding boost. Over £1.7m is being...
Jun 30, 2023


First participant takes part in new COVID-19 vaccine study
A retired consultant says she hopes taking part in new COVID-19 vaccine research will help save lives in the future. Alison Kalus, 59,...
Jun 22, 2023


New hospital pharmacy unit gives patients early access to life-changing treatments
Patients are being offered cutting-edge treatments, such as gene therapy, through a new Pharmacy Advanced Therapy Unit (PATU) at...
Jun 22, 2023


New COVID-19 vaccine study opens in Southampton
A new study is investigating a COVID-19 booster vaccine designed to protect against multiple variants. People are taking part in research...
Jun 15, 2023


UK-wide COVID-19 vaccine study reports long-term third dose booster protection
Third dose COVID-19 booster vaccines offer lasting protection after several months, according to the latest results of a nationwide...
May 31, 2023


Baby RSV hospitalisations fall by 83 percent in trial
New results from an international study show a treatment could greatly reduce the number of babies admitted to hospital with a common...
May 19, 2023


New research focuses on wearable technology for dementia
Southampton researchers are trialling new headsets for people with dementia to use at home. There are more than 850,000 people in the UK...
May 19, 2023


Combating Cystic Fibrosis: A day in the life of a research nurse
Most care that patients receive in hospitals and GP practices is the result of research. You might not know it but clinical research...
May 12, 2023


Southampton research to improve women’s sportswear design
Greater understanding of how women sweat could lead to better sports bras, according to new research. The Southampton study is shining...
Apr 25, 2023


Weight loss pill enters first clinical trial
Southampton researchers are launching the first trial of a pioneering weight-loss treatment. Healthy volunteers will test a...
Apr 12, 2023
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