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Repeated anaesthesia can affect childrens ability to learn

[3 Mar 2010] There is a link between repeated anaesthesia in children and memory impairment, though physical activity can help to form new cells that improve memory, reveals new research from the Sahlgrenska Academy.

Breastfeeding protects children against peptic ulcer bacterium

[17 Feb 2010] Young children in developing countries are infected at an early age with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which can cause peptic ulcers and stomach cancer. New findings show that childrens´ immune responses help in fighting the bacteria. In addition, breastfeeding and better hygiene appear to protect against infection. The results provide hope for a vaccine, a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy shows.

New DNA technique leads to a breakthrough in child cancer research

[15 Feb 2010] Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy and Karolinska Institutet have used novel technology to reveal the different genetic patterns of neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer. This discovery may lead to significant advances in the treatment of this malignant disease, which mainly affects small children.

Grandpa´s broken hip may mean weaker bones for his grandsons

[28 Jan 2010] If your grandfather has had a hip fracture, you too could be at risk. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy have been able to show, for the first time, a link between hip fractures in elderly men and impaired bone health in their grandsons.

Psychosocial problems are common in children with dental fear

[26 Jan 2010] Children and adolescents with severe dental fear often come from families with a turbulent background. It is also more common that they have had counselling contact with a psychologist. These are the conclusions of research carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

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