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Image credit: DBV Technologies New trial results show a specially designed patch could help children with peanut allergy.   Hundreds of young children with a peanut allergy took part at dozens of sites for the international clinical trial, including at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The VIASKIN® Peanut Patch is designed to help children with a peanut allergy build up a tolerance. The aim is to prevent severe reactions if they accidentally eat peanut. Topline results,

Stroke patients assessed on the way to hospital have been shown to get treatment faster, with better outcomes. A trial at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) piloted video calls between paramedics and specialist nurses to assess patients in the ambulance. This led to faster scans, quicker treatment and better chances of recovery. The project is led by Dr Richard Marigold, Consultant Stroke Physician. He presented the latest findings at the UK Stroke Forum, a major platform

Left to right: James Allen, UHS Chief Pharmacist, Prof Cathy McKenzie, Professor of Intensive Care Pharmacy, and Prof Mike Grocott, Director of the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre Southampton researchers are leading a new trial to see if giving certain patients vitamin B1 reduces the chances of delirium during intensive care. Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) often experience a syndrome called delirium. This causes hallucinations and can make patients very

Professor Cathy McKenzie is a pharmacist delivering pioneering research in Southampton. She recently started as Professor of Intensive...

Trained volunteers are supporting older patients to stay active during their hospital stay in a compassionate research study. The...

University Hospital Southampton is the most active place in the world for clinical research into modern ways to treat kidney stones,...

Internships at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) are giving healthcare professionals their first taste of working in research. For...

Image credit: Boston Scientific University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has become the first NHS site to use a device that can monitor...

Professor Alison Richardson says she is excited to see the Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR) in a positive place as she moves on...