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Low fitness linked to higher psoriasis risk later in life

12 January, 2021

NEW STUDY. In a major register-based study, scientists at University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now demonstrated a connection between inferior physical fitness in young adults and elevated risk of the autoimmune disease psoriasis. For the male recruits to compulsory military training who were rated as the least fit, the risk of developing psoriasis later was 35 percent higher than for the fittest. The study was based on data on more…

New research on cataract surgery in order to improve health care

2 October, 2020

STUDY. In general, surgeons who perform numerous cataract operations every year encounter relatively few severe cases, and this probably contributes to their lower complication rate, as shown by a study led from the University of Gothenburg. These results provide new knowledge in the endeavor to further improve healthcare for a large group of patients.  Cataract surgery is the most frequent surgical intervention in Sweden, carried out some 130,000 times annually.…

Reduced risk of severe stroke for individuals who walk regularly

21 September, 2018

NEW STUDY. Physical activity not only reduces the risk of stroke. Individuals who walk at least 30 minutes a day also have a lower risk of severe stroke, according to a new study in Neurology. “It is remarkable that even light physical activity can have such a clear link to stroke outcomes,” says Katharina Stibrant Sunnerhagen, professor of rehabilitation medicine at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. The study shows no…

Cardiovascular disease related to type 2 diabetes can be reduced significantly

16 August, 2018

NEW STUDY. Properly composed treatment and refraining from cigarette consumption can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease resulting from type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine. In some cases, the increased risks could theoretically be eliminated.  “This is definitely good news. The study shows that patients with type 2 diabetes with all risk factors within therapeutic target range had an extremely…

Early type 1 diabetes shortens women’s lives by 18 years

14 August, 2018

NEW STUDY. Women who developed type 1 diabetes before the age of ten years die an average of nearly 18 years earlier than women who do not have diabetes. Men in the corresponding situation lose almost 14 years of life. The lives of patients diagnosed at age 26-30 years are shortened by an average of ten years, according to research published in the British medical journal the Lancet. “These are disappointing…

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Björn Burmann: Biological solution NMR: From structure and dynamics towards cell biology

  • Webinar 15:00-16:00, Thursday March 4.
  • Link to Zoom webinar.

Engineering Health, April 13-14.

Program and registration now available for Engineering Heath, held as a digital event April 13-14, 2021.

Forskarsnabben – full autumn program

During 20 minutes over Zoom, the Biomedical Library gives tips on tools and services that can facilitate your research everyday life. Start January 27.
English version further down in the document.

The novel coronavirus – University-wide information on the Staff Portal

Read up-tp-date information regarding how effects of the pandemic are handled at the university.

The entrance doors are locked

Due to new restrictions and decisions, all entrances are locked. For daytime access, use your GU card.

We are building at Medicinareberget

You will now find comprehensive information on construction projects that affect the Sahlgrenska Academy in the Staff Portal.

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