DOCTORAL THESIS. Investigation of patients suspected of having urinary bladder cancer is resource-intensive. Often, it requires a camera examination through the urethra, which can cause discomfort and complications. Suleiman Abuhasanein’s thesis reveals new and rapid methods for early detection of this cancer form, potentially reducing costs for society and suffering for patients. A new urine test and an innovative AI technique can simplify the investigation of bladder cancer. That’s what…
Investigating engineered cartilage as a treatment for osteoarthritis
RESEACH COLLABORATION. A newly established European research collaboration aims to investigate whether engineered cartilage can be used to treat a common form of osteoarthritis that causes pain in the front part of the knee joint. The EU is investing a total of 11 million euros in the project. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg are contributing, among other things, by enrolling patients and analyzing the results. The study is testing…
Patient images are missing in studies on atopic dermatitis
NEW STUDY. Scientific articles on the common skin condition atopic dermatitis contain almost no images of patients, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. More images would make it easier for patients to participate in decisions about their own care. Sam Polesie, associate professor at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg and a dermatologist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, has been responsible for the study: “In recent…
Better prostate cancer care for highly educated
NEW STUDY. Men with advanced degrees and higher income are more likely to receive certain care and treatment for prostate cancer. Their risk of dying from the disease is also lower than for men with low income and education level. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. Behind the study, published in International Journal of Cancer, is a group of researchers from Sahlgrenska Academy…
John Paoli, unexpected professor: “No need to be best in class”
RESEARCHER PORTRAIT. In his youth, John Paoli describes himself as a mediocre student and a very naive resident doctor. “We were 120 students in my class. I don’t think any of them would have guessed I’d pursue an academic career.” John Paoli is the head of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the Institute of Clinical Sciences. “If you tally up all types of skin cancer, it’s by far…