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Exercise in early twenties may lower risk of osteoporosi
[9 Feb 2012] Physical exercise in the early twenties improves bone development and may reduce the risk of fractures later in life, reveals a study of more than 800 Swedish men carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy.
Stem cells can repair a damaged cornea
[1 Feb 2012] A new cornea may be the only way to prevent a patient going blind - but there is a shortage of donated corneas and the queue for transplantation is long. Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy have for the first time successfully cultivated stem cells on human corneas, which may in the long term remove the need for donators.
Traumatic to be on a ventilator treatment while conscious
[31 Jan 2012] More and more people being cared for on ventilators are conscious during the treatment, but what is it like to be fully conscious without being able to communicate with the world around you? A thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy has lifted the lid on a world of panic, breathlessness and unheard pain.
Depression common among young adults with Asperger syndrome
[26 Jan 2012] Given that almost 70% of young adults with Asperger syndrome have suffered from depression, it is vital that psychiatric care staff are aware of this so that patients are given the right treatment, reveals research from the Sahlgrenska Academy.
Spinning sessions trigger the same biochemical indications as heart attacks
[25 Jan 2012] A short spinning session can trigger the same biochemical indications as a heart attack ¿ a reaction that is probably both natural and harmless, but should be borne in mind when people seek emergency treatment for chest pain, reveals a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy.
Combined oral contraceptive pill helps painful periods
[18 Jan 2012] A large Scandinavian study that has been running for 30 years has finally provided convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill does, indeed, alleviate the symptoms of painful menstrual periods. The research is published in Europe´s leading reproductive medicine journal Human Reproduction.
Increased clumsiness in former welders
[17 Jan 2012] Welders who are exposed to manganese from welding fumes, risk developing increased clumsiness ¿ and the result may remain decades after exposure has ceased. This is the finding of a study of former shipyard workers in Gothenburg.
Optimism and humour can help to combat dental fear
[9 Jan 2012] Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy have investigated the strategies used by people who suffer from dental fear to cope with dental treatment. Some of the most important factors in managing stress during a visit to the dentist include optimism on the part of the patient and an atmosphere of humour in the interaction with the dental staff.
Stimulation with electrical noise may help people with Parkinson´s disease
[7 Jan 2012] A weak, electrical noise signal may be able to alleviate the symptoms of people with Parkinson´s disease. This is the result of a study at the Sahlgrenska Academy, to be published in the journal PlosOne. Scientists are now planning to collaborate with NASA to test a portable noise stimulator on people with Parkinson´s disease.
Obesity surgery cuts heart attacks by a third
[4 Jan 2012] Obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery run a 30% lower risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, reveal researchers from the Sahlgrenska Academy who believe that the priorities for bariatric surgery need to be revised.