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Monday 9th January 2017

System flags up heart attacks from 999 calls

Description: New research has shown that a standard NHS system used to triage 999 calls is identifying 75% of heart attacks over the phone, saving vital minutes, and with improvements could detect even more.
Date: Monday 9 January 2017

Enhancing antibiotic treatment of lung infections

Description: Researchers have demonstrated that the drug PYRRO-C3D breaks down bacteria's protective biofilm and could improve antibiotic treatment of serious lung infections.
Date: Monday 9 January 2017

First European guidelines for diagnosis of rare lung disease

Description: An expert committee has written the first guidelines on diagnosing the rare lung condition primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), led by Dr Jane Lucas from the NIHR Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit.
Date: Monday 9 January 2017

Asthma attacks predicted from medical records

Description: Deadly asthma attacks could be predicted and prevented using routinely collected medical information.
Date: Monday 9 January 2017

Catching broken bones before patients fall again

Description: New research shows that elderly patients with fractures are at high risk of a second immediately after the first – and that specialist bone care should be ramped up straight away to avoid this.
Date: Monday 9 January 2017

Tuesday 13th December 2016

Steroids increase vulnerability to lung infection

Description: New Southampton research explains how steroid treatment increases lung infection risks for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, adding to evidence for avoiding high doses.
Date: Tuesday 13 December 2016

Patients pick preferred inhaler

Description: New research has shown that ease of use amongst inhalers for lung conditions varies widely, and identifies one that is both patients' preferred choice and the least likely to be used incorrectly.
Date: Tuesday 13 December 2016

Genetic tests aid rare disease treatment

Description: Southampton is diagnosing and treating patients with immune disorders using the latest genetic techniques, paving the way for personalised treatments for those with rare diseases.
Date: Tuesday 13 December 2016

Monday 12th December 2016

Exercise in pregnancy linked to lower risk of depression

Description: A research team including Professor Keith Godfrey, Director of the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, has shown that moderate intensity exercise is associated with lower rates of antenatal depression.
Date: Monday 12 December 2016

Gene linked to childhood obesity

Description: New research by Professor Keith Godfrey, Director of the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, and colleagues in Singapore could help target early life interventions to prevent childhood obesity.
Date: Monday 12 December 2016

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