NEW STUDY. Mustard gas harms the vision, skin and breathing. Three decades on, however, the predominant effect is mental ill-health. At a time when chemical warfare is a threat, researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now presented their study monitoring a group of victims of a historical gas attack. With the war in Ukraine, threats to develop and use various weapons, including chemical warfare agents (CWAs), have been stepped…
Testing a immunological drug as a new treatment for early type 1 diabetes
CLINICAL STUDY. A large clinical study is now beginning on an approved drug for treating psoriasis. The drug will be tested on patients who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The theory is that the drug could preserve the patient’s remaining insulin production. A large number of hospitals throughout Sweden are participating in this large project, which is funded by the Swedish Research Council within clinical treatment research. The…
Joining forces for research on asthma, allergy, and airways
RESEARCH CONDITIONS. “Breathe Sweden”, a digital platform for researchers who collect studies on diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract, has now been launched. The initiative enhances scope for Nordic collaboration in large population studies. The Andas Sverige platform was launched in 2022 to enable the Swedish-speaking public to find nonspecialist information about current research on respiratory disorders and diseases. “Breathe Sweden” is now to be an English-language sister platform…
Oskar Ragnarsson’s fascination with the mysteries of endocrinology
CLINICAL RESEARCH. Cushing’s syndrome is an unusual endocrine disorder caused by a tumor in the adrenal glands or pituitary gland. Even after surgical removal of the tumors and normalization of the cortisol levels, many patients still do not recover. Oskar Ragnarsson, Associate Professor (Docent) and Senior Consultant Endocrinologist, seeks to find out why. As well as being an associate professor (docent) at Sahlgrenska Academy and a senior physician at Sahlgrenska…
New lifestyle center at Östra Hospital focusing on healthy habits
CLINICAL RESEARCH. Additional support for research at Östra Hospital is being given through a new Center for Lifestyle Intervention that will provide insights into healthy lifestyles and personalized methods for patients. In parallel, advanced research in diabetes and cardiovascular diseases will be conducted in the field. Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the University of Gothenburg are conducting advanced epidemiology research related to both diseases and the importance of lifestyle. The new…