University Of Liverpool

This study tested whether changing the timing of pneumococcal vaccine doses works better in Malawi. Researchers compared the standard three-dose schedule (3+0) with a schedule that adds a booster at 9 months (2+1). They measured how well each schedule reduced the bacteria in chil…

This study tested a newer HIV medication called dolutegravir in pregnant women who were diagnosed late in pregnancy. The goal was to see if the drug was safe for both mother and baby, how it moved through their bodies, and if it could quickly lower the mother's virus levels to he…

This study aimed to see if the medication dapagliflozin works better than standard care for managing type 2 diabetes. It involved over 600 adults whose diabetes was not well-controlled on their first medication. Researchers compared the two approaches over two years, looking at b…

This study explored whether using more detailed CT scans instead of standard chest X-rays, along with a faster lab test to identify the specific germ causing the infection, could help doctors treat hospital-acquired pneumonia more accurately. The goal was to see if this approach …

This international study aimed to find new, better markers in blood and urine to detect and predict how severe drug-induced pancreatitis will become. Researchers enrolled 175 adults, including patients with pancreatitis from drugs or other causes, other pancreatic conditions, and…

This trial tested whether applying a special gel called PuraBond during surgery to remove mouth or throat lesions helps patients recover with less pain. 73 patients were randomly assigned to have the gel applied or not during their operation. The main goal was to see if using the…

This first-in-human study tested the safety of a new oral drug called APPA-1, which combines two plant-based compounds traditionally used for inflammation. It involved 40 healthy volunteers and people with osteoarthritis to see how the body processes the drug and if it is well-to…

This study aimed to see if showing calorie information on alcohol menus or offering smaller drink sizes would lead people to drink less. Researchers tested this during real pub quiz nights with over 300 regular drinkers. They measured how many drinks and calories people consumed …

This study tested whether adding Nutri-Score labels (A-E color codes) to restaurant menus, alongside calorie information, influences what people choose to order and eat. Researchers observed 672 adults in a real-world restaurant setting in Liverpool. They measured the nutritional…

This study tested whether attending different amounts of a diabetes education program affects how well people manage their condition and their emotional well-being. Researchers worked with 120 people with type 2 diabetes, dividing them into groups that received 100%, 60%, 10%, or…