NEW STUDY. The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of 3- and 4-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic. The increase during the pandemic thus appears to have been temporary. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University. The study, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, is based on data on 50,833 children aged 3-5 years. Healthcare data about…
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…
Podden Akademiliv – about fibromyalgia and other long-term generalized pain (in Swedish)
RESEARCH COMMUNICATION. In the latest episode of the Akademiliv podcast (in Swedish), you will hear Anna Grimby Ekman, professor of health science statistics, whose research is based on large amounts of data with the goal of improving the rehabilitation of people with pain. The conversation is about how researchers measure pain, why it is so important that people with pain are partners in research and how research can help care…
Significantly lower risk of Post-COVID Condition among vaccinated people
NEW STUDY. People who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 have a significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with Post-COVID Condition after COVID-19 infection, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg. The researchers emphasize the importance of vaccination to reduce human suffering and pressure on healthcare services. The study, published in the journal BMJ, includes all registered cases among adults who contracted COVID-19 for the first time between December 27,…