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…
Three questions for Michael Smith – research supervisor of the year 2023
AWARD. Hello there, Michael Smith, who is a researcher in the School of Public Health and Community Medicine at the Institute of Medicine. Students in Research (SiF) have appointed you Research Supervisor of the Year 2023 after you were nominated by medical student Johannes Rehnberg. What does this award mean to you? “As both a researcher and an educator, I feel extremely honoured to receive an award recognising a combination…
Fewer hospital admissions when people are fitter
NEW STUDY. People who maintain or increase their aerobic fitness are at less risk of being hospitalized in the future, particularly if they were hospitalized previously. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. Regular physical activity has several health benefits, including a reduced risk of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease. However, there has been little research into the link between the development of…
Artery calcification more common in night owls
NEW STUDY. Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Circadian function appears to be particularly important during the early stages of cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis involves fatty deposits accumulating on the inside of the arteries, making it harder for blood to pass through. The disease develops over a very long period of time and…
Moderate low-carbohydrate diet is beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes
NEW STUDY. A moderate low-carbohydrate diet for adults with type 1 diabetes has advantages over traditional diet. The average blood sugar level is reduced and the time with good values during a 24 hour period is increased, without any negative health impact. This has been shown in a study carried out at the University of Gothenburg. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, is the largest of…