NEW STUDY. An effective treatment for most stroke victims — even those who, today, are unable to gain access to care within the first few hours. This is the goal of an experimental method that has been tested with great success in an international study headed by the University of Gothenburg. The work now published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation is a multicenter study in which researchers at the…
Alcohol drinking cut in half with diabetes medication
NEW STUDY. The medication semaglutide, which is currently used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, might also be an effective medication for alcohol dependence. In a study from the University of Gothenburg, the drug reduced alcohol relapse drinking and alcohol intake in rats by more than half. Semaglutide is sold under brand names such as Ozempic. Since this medication was also approved for the treatment of obesity, demand…
Pharmacy program expands collaboration with AstraZeneca
EDUCATION. The Pharmacy Program’s degree prepares students for research and developing pharmaceuticals. The program is now expanding its profile by developing elective courses together with AstraZeneca. While looking for programs focused on chemistry and biology, Alva Jonsson found the Pharmacy Program. “I’ve wanted to be a scientist since I was small. First, I was looking at engineering programs within biochemistry and biology but quickly realized the pharmacy program included a…
Congratulations to Kaj Blennow on high world ranking in neuroscience
DISTINCTION. Kaj Blennow, Professor of Clinical Neurochemistry at the University of Gothenburg, ranks 17th worldwide among all researchers in neuroscience and 1st in Sweden. Behind the rankings is the company Research.com, which bases them on the Discipline H-index (D-index), which includes articles and citation data for the subject area. How does it feel to receive this lofty accolade? It’s a great thrill to be number 1 in Sweden now and…
Blood tests can show brain impact of neurosurgery
NEW STUDY. Damage to the brains of patients operated on for brain tumors may be assessed by measuring biomarkers in the blood pre- and postoperatively. A new study by University of Gothenburg researchers shows that the increase in markers tallies well with the impairment caused by insufficient blood flow. Today, examination with a magnetic camera (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) is used after a brain operation to determine whether it has…