NEW DOCTORAL THESIS. Mortality rates are high among patients in need of emergency major abdominal surgery. In 2018, a new structured approach was implemented at Norra Älvsborg County Hospital to care for these patients. Terje Jansson Timan’s thesis reveals a reduction in mortality of over 25 percent. Perforation or obstruction in the intestines, or intra-abdominal bleeding – these are common reasons why patients need to undergo acute major abdominal surgery.…
Kaj Blennow receives international research award
AWARD. This year, Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet’s International KFJ Award goes to Swedish Professor Kaj Blennow, who is recognized as a global leader in the development of biomarkers for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The use of biomarkers in clinical practice and research is rapidly advancing in healthcare. In the field of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Swedish Professor Kaj Blennow is one of the forefront figures in…
Welcome to the Farewell Reception for Dean Agneta Holmäng, Pro Dean Henrik Hagberg, and Vice Deans
The farewell reception is open to all employees at Sahlgrenska Academy. Registration is mandatory.
History of the H70 Study in a new publication
AgeCap celebrates the successes of the H70 Study with a publication on the study’s history, featuring interviews with researchers, staff, and participants. Few anticipated that the H70 Study would continue across generations of researchers and participants. You can explore the history of the H70 Study in the publication “Half a Century with the H70 Studies in Gothenburg” (available only in Swedish).
University of Gothenburg does not meet the set climate goal for 2023
The climate goal of the University of Gothenburg to reduce total emissions by 25 percent by 2023 will not be achieved, according to the assessment by the Section for Sustainability at GU Property and Sustainable Development. Compared to 2019, total emissions have decreased by 7.4 percent. The total carbon dioxide emissions from the university’s activities are projected to be almost 44 kilotons in 2023. Despite an updated travel policy from…