NEW STUDY. Since 1990, the mortality rate for children born with Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect has more than halved. This has been shown by a study by the University of Gothenburg. However, the mortality rate in this group is still 85% higher, compared to others who have a congenital heart defect but were not born with Down syndrome. Congenital heart defects are very common among people with…
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…
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…