NEW STUDY. Inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a University of Gothenburg study shows. If corroborated, the results may eventually affect recommendations for women with ulcerative colitis who tries to conceive. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is chronic inflammatory disease with a prevalence of approximately 0.5 percent. IBD, which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, and – unlike irritable bowel…
New insight into receptors on the surface of B cells – relevant for cancer treatment
NEW STUDY. A study by researchers in the Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation identifies a mechanism in the signal system that activates B cells. The findings could enable new ways of treating cancer diseases caused by B cells becoming malignant, such as certain forms of lymphoma. This research is fundamental and increases the understanding of the cascade of signals that lead to activation of a B cell when it encounters…
Study questions criteria for assessing drug treatment quality among older people
NEW STUDY. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg show that criteria used to assess drug treatment quality among older people do not provide clinically relevant results. In the study, the researchers urge caution when interpreting results based on such criteria. This research concerns criteria for identifying PIMs (potentially inappropriate medications) and PPOs (potential prescribing omissions). Such criteria have been developed both to measure the quality of older people’s medications and…