GRANT. Erik Elias, researcher at the University of Gothenburg and surgeon at Sahlgrenska University Hospital has received the Swedish Cancer Society’s Junior Clinical Investigator Award. The award enables him to devote at least half of his work time to researching neuroendocrine tumors over six years. Twenty-nine researchers around Sweden are sharing SEK 117.2 million thanks to fundraising efforts by the Swedish Cancer Society. One of these researchers is Erik Elias,…
Swedish abortion care unimpaired during first pandemic wave
NEW STUDY. Swedish abortion care appears to have withstood the pandemic. During the first wave in 2020, abortion rates remained unchanged, and women did not hesitate to go through with abortions as planned, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows. The study, published in the journal BMJ Open, rests on a quantitative analysis of reported abortions and births in Sweden and a qualitative analysis of women’s experience of seeking…
Dentistry ranks high – Medicine and Nursing are rising
RANKING. The University of Gothenburg remains an international frontrunner in the subject of Dentistry. For two other subjects, Medicine and Nursing, GU has improved its ranking. These are a few of the results in this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject. The QS World University Rankings are among the world’s best-known rankings of higher education institutions (HEIs). Others are the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as…
Men’s greater reluctance to seek mental healthcare
DOCTORTAL THESIS. Many men with mental health problems do not seek treatment for their symptoms. Both knowledge of and attitudes toward mental ill health play their part, as does the men’s educational level. These findings emerge from a thesis from the University of Gothenburg. Previous research has indicated that some 10% of all men in high-income countries are affected by depression or anxiety disorder at some stage in their lives.…
More supervisors are needed for the Joint Master’s Thesis Fair in Health and Technology – deadline April 8th
INTERACTION. On May 4th, the the Joint Master’s Thesis Fair in Health and Technology will be held in physical form for the first time, at the Wallenberg conference center. The interest among students is great, but so far only a few supervisors from Sahlgrenska Academy have registered projects for the fair. More supervisors are needed – deadline is April 8. The aim is to offer students from the University of…
Construction information Medicinareberget – Natrium to be ready for occupancy after August 9, 2023
CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION. Akademiliv provides information on construction projects on Medicinareberget for the period weeks 14 – 17 (April 4 – 29, 2022). The periodic information about constructions on Medicinareberget is distributed with special mailings and in Akademiliv every four weeks. During 2022, the distribution of information occurs on May 2, May 30, June 27, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14 and December 12. If you have questions about…
See Natrium from the inside
NATRIUM. Now you can join a filmed tour of Natrium and see how far the work has come. In the film, Johan Höjesjö, internal project manager from the faculty, talks about how he hopes that a day in the house will be for him in his work as a researcher and teacher. Also participating is Mats Lilja, the university’s project manager, who talks about how the house has been created…
Large donation strengthens collaboration with Kenyan Institute
INTERNATIONALIZATION. Research institute APHRC in Kenya has just received a donation of USD 15 million from American philanthropists. The gift will provide the stability for better cooperation in both research and doctoral education, including cooperation with Sahlgrenska Academy. The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a well-established private research institute in Nairobi, Kenya that was founded by Africans, is led by Africans, and focuses on African health. Sahlgrenska…
Antidepressants linked to lower suicide risk among 75+ in residential care
NEW STUDY. Lower suicide risk was seen in older adults aged 75+ residing in long-term care facilities who were prescribed antidepressants. Suicide risk was doubled in those who were on medication for sleep problems according to a study published in International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Despite the increasing number of older people who need long-term care and who often experience stressful life transitions and psychiatric conditions that increase risk of…
Atrial fibrillation and dementia clearly associate
DOCTORAL THESIS. For people with atrial fibrillation, one of our most common cardiac disorders, dementia risk is elevated. This is shown by a University of Gothenburg thesis based on research at population level. Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart condition in older people, is characterized by irregular and often rapid heartbeats. These symptoms may be chronic, or come and go, and many people have the condition without being aware of…
The research group for sound environment and health have received the Acoustical Society of Sweden’s Sound Prize
PRIZE. The research group for sound environment and health led by Professor Kerstin Persson Waye from the Unit of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has been awarded the Acoustical Society of Sweden’s Sound Prize. The explanation of why the prizewinner was chosen mentions the group’s long-term and interdisciplinary research into the significance of the sound environment on people’s health in schools, housing, workplaces, and other environments. “Winning a prize in acoustics…
Catheter infections went down after more preventive efforts
NEW STUDY. Patients with urinary catheters often get infections. But more comprehensive preventive efforts in health care cut the proportion affected in a group of frail elderly patients from 18 to 4 percent, a study led by University of Gothenburg researchers shows. The study, published in Journal of Infection Prevention, comprises a total of 2,408 patients with acute hip fractures treated at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Mölndal. In orthopedics generally,…
Collected links regarding the war in Ukraine
THE WAR IN UKRAINE The following are the most recent links relevant to staff at Sahlgrenska Academy about the war in Ukraine. Are you unable find the information you are looking for? Contact research.support@sahlgrenska.gu.se INFORMATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG ON THE STAFF PORTAL The University of Gothenburg is following the events and the consequences of the war in Ukraine. The Staff Portal page below contains all the relevant information…
Coronavirus fluctuating at continued high levels
COVID-19. Concentrations of coronavirus in the Gothenburg wastewater are varying but remain high, despite a certain downturn in the latest weekly measurements from the University of Gothenburg. The fourth pandemic wave picked up momentum in mid-December and shows no sign of slackening. Although there has been a decline since the peak in mid-January, SARS-CoV-2 in the wastewater of Gothenburg is still found in concentrations that are high, viewed over time…
IgA antibodies seem to protect unvaccinated against COVID-19
NEW STUDY. Despite daily contact with Covid-19 patients early in the pandemic, some health professionals avoided falling ill. As a University of Gothenburg study shows, the explanation appears to be an antidote in the immune system: IgA antibodies to COVID-19. To understand how the immune system builds up its defenses against COVID-19, a group of researchers at the University’s Sahlgrenska Academy monitored 156 employees at five primary care health centers,…
Wide-ranging diagnoses in children born before 24 weeks gestation
NEW STUDY. In a study of children born after a pregnancy of less than 24 weeks, nearly all (96 percent) proved to have any of the diagnoses studied. According to the study, lead from the University of Gothenburg, neuropsychiatric and somatic diagnoses are prevalent as these extremely preterm infants grow into adulthood. The findings are now published in the scientific journal Acta Paediatrica. The study was based on data in…
Research Day Monday 12 September 2022 – register now!
COOPERATION. “Together we run excellent cross-border research” – this is the theme for Research Day 2022, which is carried out jointly by Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital. During the day (held mainly in Swedish), research on rare diagnoses, thought-driven prostheses and the transition between child and adult healthcare will be presented. In addition, there will hopefully be a digital visit to Denis Mukwege at Panzi Hospital in Congo. For…
Training using cadavers makes surgery safer
BODY DONATION. Enabling surgeons to train using a cadaver contributes significantly to patient safety, but there is a shortage of donated bodies. One surgeon happy to have had the chance to train in this way is Arnar Tulinius, a specialist in ear, nose, and throat diseases at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Ear-nose-throat is a major specialist area, encompassing virtually all diseases affecting the head and neck region. Surgeons in the field…
Nominate for Sahlgrenska Academy’s Educational Award 2022 – deadline May 6th
NOMINATE. Do you know of teachers who have developed and implemented a successful and innovative educational idea in teaching? Or one or more teachers who, for many years, have performed an extremely appreciated and successful teaching job? Then it is time to nominate them for Sahlgrenska Academy’s Educational Award. Here you can read the announcement of Sahlgrenska Academy’s Educational Award 2022 (Swedish only). Nominations with detailed justifications are sent by…
Wastewater coronavirus level still high
COVID-19. In and around Gothenburg, concentrations of coronavirus in the wastewater remain relatively high. A certain upturn is also noted in the latest weekly measurements from the University of Gothenburg. Levels of SARS-CoV-2 in Gothenburg wastewater have not kept on declining at the rate many hoped they would. Three months into the fourth wave of the pandemic, concentrations remain high over time, compared with the peaks of earlier pandemic waves.…