University Of Southampton

This study tested a two-step treatment for people with advanced esophageal or stomach cancer that has a specific genetic marker (MGMT deficiency). First, patients took a chemotherapy-like drug (temozolomide) to prime the tumor, then received an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab). The…

This study compared an automatic device (MESI MD ABPI) with a manual device (Huntleigh Dopplex) for measuring blood pressure in the ankles of people with leg ulcers. The goal was to see if the automatic device gives similar results and can help nurses decide on the right treatmen…

This study looked at how often older adults feel anxious or depressed after breaking a bone and having surgery. Researchers used a simple questionnaire to measure these feelings in 40 patients during their hospital stay and one month later. The goal was to understand how common t…

This study tested a simple plate imaging system to measure how much food stroke patients eat in the hospital. About 50 patients took part over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this camera-based method works well for tracking nutrition in a real hospital ward.

This study tested whether a team-based plan to reduce anticholinergic medications (drugs that can cause confusion and falls) is practical and acceptable for hospitalized patients aged 65 and older. Twenty-one participants were enrolled, and researchers measured changes in medicat…