NEW STUDY. The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of 3- and 4-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic. The increase during the pandemic thus appears to have been temporary. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University. The study, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, is based on data on 50,833 children aged 3-5 years. Healthcare data about…
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…
Lars Kölby on his dissertation: “I remember the taste of doom”
RESEARCHER PORTRAIT. He recalls the fear. “I was led into the room like an animal ready for slaughter. I thought: Now, I will be exposed as a complete fraud, humiliating myself, my family, and my supervisor.” Halfway through the dissertation defense, everything turned for Lars Kölby. It all transformed into euphoria that lasted for a month. He is a professor of plastic surgery and head of department. Lars Kölby’s research…
Dissatisfaction with postnatal care during the pandemic
NEW STUDY. “An absurd decision”, “a scandal”, and “I meant nothing”. These are some harsh words when describing the ban on partners in postnatal wards during the pandemic, from a partner perspective. A study from the University of Gothenburg reveals a picture of how the exclusion was perceived. In many parts of the country, the COVID-19 pandemic meant that partners of new mothers were not allowed in the postnatal clinic.…
SEK 10M awarded for study advancing cell therapy
GRANT. An automated system for mass-producing targeted white blood cells, with one billion T cells injected into liver tumors. Lars Ny and his research team secured a SEK 10 million grant from the Swedish Cancer Society, advancing cell therapy to new heights. T lymphocytes, or T cells, play a pivotal role in the body’s immune system. These adaptive white blood cells can tailor their responses to specific threats, such as…