NEW STUDY. More lives could be saved if ambulance staff were to receive AI assistance with assessing how seriously injured people are, and where they should be taken. These are the findings of a study that examined several different mathematical models as potential decision-making tools. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, the University of Gothenburg, and the University of Borås are responsible for the study, which was published in BMC Medical…
Well-organized first OSCE for the medical program
EDUCATION. After several minutes of silence, a whistle echoes through the corridor. At the signal, the doors swing open, and medical students prepare for the next task. Everything went smoothly as the new medical program conducted its first examination using the OSCE model, involving around fifty teachers and administrators. OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is a practical assessment that simulates clinical situations. Practical clinical skills and the ability to interact…
Short films for the recruitment of international researchers
RECRUITMENT. There are now two short films showing the research and everyday life of two international researchers working at Sahlgrenska Academy. Feel free to use these films when recruiting researchers to your team. “These are two very nice and inspiring films with recruited researchers, giving a good insight into different research environments, as well as showing opportunities for leisure and family activities. It is now free to use these films…
Doctoral thesis: Encouraging keyhole surgery for colorectal cancer
THESIS. Different surgical methods exist for colon and rectal cancer. Josefin Petersson’s research highlights the importance of embracing keyhole surgery as a more widespread treatment approach. Colorectal cancer ranks as the third most prevalent cancer in the Western world. While on a decline overall, the disease has shown an increase in individuals under the age of 50 in some western countries. Surgery stands as the primary curative approach. Conventionally, open surgery…
New episode of Akademiliv’s podcast (in Swedish) – focus on disaster medicine
RESEARCH COMMUNICATION. The latest episode of the Akademiliv podcast is about disaster medicine and healthcare in crisis and war. The guest is Yohan Robinson, director of the newly established Center for Disaster Medicine at the University of Gothenburg. Around fifty wars are going on in the world right now. In addition, other types of disasters occur almost daily. Healthcare is faced with major challenges in these areas, where limited resources…