The seminar “Health data and precision medicine – how we build the health care of the future” on Monday 27 November attracted a large audience. Politicians, representatives from VGR, the health care system and the business community gathered to hear Katarina Nyström present the investigation she has led. Subsequent panel discussions and mingling offered insightful conversations, clever questions and several exciting meetings. Dennis Larsson, director of operations at Gothia Forum…
Lower relapse risk in triple-negative breast cancer with high immune cell levels
NEW STUDY. Women with triple-negative breast cancer, and high levels of immune cells in the tumors, have a lower relapse risk after surgery, even without chemotherapy. This is shown by a study involving research at the University of Gothenburg. Triple-negative breast cancer accounts for about 15% of all breast cancer diagnoses worldwide. Compared to other breast cancers, those affected are younger, and more often of African American, Hispanic, and Indian…
Study explores possible future for early Alzheimer’s diagnostics
NEW STUDY. Digital memory test and a blood sample – this combination will be tested for its potential to identify early Alzheimer’s disease in a new research study. Over a hundred healthcare centers are part of the study that is now inviting participants to sign up. At least 3,000, preferably many more participants are needed for the study to be successful. The REAL AD study is the first of its…
Dietary treatment more effective than medicines in IBS
NEW STUDY. Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. With dietary adjustments, more than seven out of ten patients had significantly reduced symptoms. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common diagnosis that causes abdominal pain, gas and abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, in various combinations and with varying degrees of severity. Treatment…
Henrik Zetterberg is a guest expert in SVT’s Muren (‘The Wall’ – a quiz show in Swedish)
In the latest episode of SVT’s quiz show Muren, Sahlgrenska Academy is doubly represented. Henrik Zetterberg, professor of neurochemistry, sits as a guest expert on the panel, and one of the contestants is medical student Arvid Jadenius. The TV program premiered in autumn 2020, and is filmed in Gothenburg. The contestants meet the respective Muren expert in duels, where the goal is to win the duels and thereby “tear down…