NEW STUDY. More lives could be saved if ambulance staff were to receive AI assistance with assessing how seriously injured people are, and where they should be taken. These are the findings of a study that examined several different mathematical models as potential decision-making tools. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, the University of Gothenburg, and the University of Borås are responsible for the study, which was published in BMC Medical…
Better survival rates among heart patients with Down syndrome
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…
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…