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VR could help reduce anxiety before medical procedures
Using virtual reality (VR) to explain medical procedures may reduce patients' anxiety, according to a new study at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). Around 6 in 10 adults in England struggle to understand complex medical information. This affects their ability to make a fully informed decision about whether to undergo a procedure. The study tested the use of VR with 150 people at UHS. It was led by consultant urological surgeons Professor Bhaskar Somani and Dr Amelia


Paperclip-sized sensor could help thousands monitor heart condition from home
A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could soon transform care for people living with chronic heart failure. The sensor allows them to monitor their condition daily from home. It means they and their healthcare team can catch warning signs before they become emergencies. It has been recommended for use from today in new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). This breakthrough is based on evidence from research, including the COAST tri


Data-linking initiative to save lives on roads included in Government strategy
A pioneering data registry linking data on road collisions and healthcare is part of a new national road safety strategy. The Pre-hospital Research and Audit Network (PRANA) is delivered by a growing team led in University Hospital Southampton (UHS). It aims to save lives by connecting data. These new insights can inform improvements in patient care and support disease prevention. The national registry is based within the Wessex Secure Data Environment (SDE). PRANA has been h
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