COLLABORATION. Peter Friberg’s many years of dedication to global health issues are now paying dividends, in the form of a new national research institute, the Swedish Institute for Global Health Transformation (SIGHT). The Institute has been made possible thanks to a substantial donation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and will be based at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA) in Stockholm. “We live in a global world…
Twice as many international students wish to pursue a master’s degree in Public Health Science
EDUCATION. Among this year’s round of international applicants, the University of Gothenburg’s master’s program in Global Health was the most popular field of study. 757 presumptive international students applied to the program, doubling last year’s numbers. The master’s program in Public Health Science with Health Economics also had twice as many applicants. The master’s program in Global Health is being offered through a collaboration between four different faculties, with Salgrenska…
Hearing and touch mediate sensations via osseointegrated prostheses
RESEARCH. A new study has found that people with a prosthesis attached directly to their skeleton can hear by means of vibrations in their implant. This sound transmission through bones is an important part of osseoperception – sensory awareness of the patient’s surroundings provided by their prosthesis. This discovery sheds new light on the tactile and auditory perception of humans and can be used to develop improved prostheses. How can…
A new center for spinal cord injuries established in Gothenburg
DONATION. The new center for spinal cord injuries in Gothenburg will focus on a group of patients with considerable healthcare and rehabilitation needs. The initiative covers research and education for patients, relatives and medical professionals aimed at giving those affected by such injuries more independence. “It’s all about improving basic skills – to create a sort of certification process for people interested in working with individuals with spinal cord injuries and…
Microwave helmet provides quick and reliable assessment of head injuries
NEW STUDY. Results from a clinical study demonstrates that microwave measurements can be used for a rapid detection of intracranial bleeding in traumatic brain injuries. A recently published scientific study shows that health care professionals get vital information and can quickly decide on appropriate treatment if patients are examined using a microwave helmet. The study demonstrates a new health care application for microwave measurements. Previously, microwave measurements have been used to…