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International research collaboration expands understanding of rare heart defect 

26 June, 2023

NEW STUDY. By collaborating with researchers at Rigshospitalet and the University of Copenhagen, researchers at Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Sahlgrenska Academy have been able to create the largest cohort of patients to date with the rare heart defect Ebstein anomaly. The collaboration enables completely new opportunities for studying comorbidity and survival over time. In Sweden more than four babies are born annually with the heart defect Ebstein anomaly. Those with…

National meeting in Gothenburg for Sweden’s three dietetic programs

13 June, 2023

EDUCATION. Representatives from all three dietetic programs in Sweden recently come together for a lunch-to-lunch meeting in Gothenburg. There were several common issues on the agenda, including the availability of work-based education placements. This was the first physical meeting since before the pandemic. The directors of the dietetic programs in Gothenburg, Umeå and Uppsala met at Medicinareberget. Student representatives and President of the Swedish Association of Clinical Dietitians Kjell Olsson…

How climate change affects our health – watch a video of the lecture

9 June, 2023

INTERACTION. More cases of asthma and cardiovascular diseases, a worse situation for pollen allergy sufferers and more deaths during heatwaves. These are some of the health-related consequences that can be expected as the climate grows warmer. But there is still time to stop the trend – and you can make a difference. These were some of the main messages of the lecture ‘Klimatet förändras – vad betyder det för vår…

High distinction for rheumatology research

2 June, 2023

DISTINCTION. The Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research at the Institute of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, has been designated as a EULAR Center of Excellence in Rheumatology 2022–2027. This is the third time the Department has received the award, held by only two universities in Sweden. The title is awarded by the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR to rheumatology units that combine high-quality research with clinical work and…

Unhealthy food dominated grocery store flyers

31 May, 2023

NEW STUDY. Unhealthy food dominated the weekly grocery store flyers. As much as two thirds of the space was taken up by less healthy foods according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The advertising does not seem to support healthy choices, say the researchers. The study, now published in the scientific journal BMC Public Health, analyzed weekly advertisement flyers from 122 grocery stores in Västra Götaland County, published…

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