DOCTORAL THESIS. Early surgery improved both outcome and survival in patients with the neurological condition hydrocephalus, while mortality was higher in those who had to wait, according to a thesis from the University of Gothenburg. These results add to pressure on efforts to keep waiting lists for surgery short. Hydrocephalus (idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, iNPH) is a treatable neurological condition that causes gait problems, cognitive impairment or dementia, and incontinence.…
Introducing plagiarism review for theses to ensure the quality of doctoral studies
DOCTORAL STUDIES. At the initiative of the Council for Third-Cycle Studies, all theses will undergo a plagiarism review with the iThenticate tool beginning next autumn. The review is being done to find similarities in theses texts that might later lead to allegations of plagiarism. Initially, as of February 15, 2020, all doctoral students will be offered an opportunity to have their primary theses reviewed, but starting on September 15, the…
Two existing medications also effective for alcohol dependence
THESIS. Two currently available medications used to treat depression and nicotine dependence have good potential for treating alcohol dependence. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis from Sahlgrenska Academy, which also shows that a newly developed test to measure alcohol consumption through a blood test is significantly better than currently used tests. As of today, there are four approved pharmacotherapies for alcohol dependence; Antabuse, which in combination with alcohol…