DOCTORAL THESIS. Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury, with about 20 percent of individuals unable to return to their previous level of physical activity post-injury. Unnur Sædís Jónsdóttir has investigated the causes, identifying fear as a significant obstacle. What led to your thesis? “Those who suffer from Achilles tendon rupture are typically active, often middle-aged men who engage in activities requiring quick changes of direction. Approximately 20 percent of…
Doctoral thesis on predicting and preventing preterm delivery
DOCTORAL THESIS. Preterm delivery is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five. Tove Wikström’s research focuses on methods to identify women with an increased risk of preterm delivery, in order to find ways to prevent it in the future. When delivery occurs before 37 weeks of gestation, it is defined as preterm. This is the single most important cause of death in children under the…
Reduced mortality after acute abdominal surgery
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.…
Increased risk of dental caries after bariatric surgery
DOCTORAL THESIS. Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health. This has been shown by a thesis at the University of Gothenburg. The aim of the thesis was to study the oral health of individuals before and after treatment for severe obesity. The participants had a BMI of 40 or more,…
Method for detecting ultrasound equipment errors in new doctoral thesis
DOCTORAL THESIS. Many ultrasound examinations are conducted using equipment with malfunctions, often without anyone’s knowledge. In his doctoral thesis, Robert Lorentsson reveals that these errors can impact diagnosis, especially when the defects are substantial. He has developed a novel method to detect faulty ultrasound probes through automated analysis of clinical images. What is the focus of your research? ”My research aims to evaluate how the technical condition of an ultrasound…