The Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Medical practices and culture: what works in Norway may not work in India. Or France for that matter.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Improved fitness can mean living longer without dementia
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Breaking thought patterns increases chances of recovering from depression
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Cholesterol crystals play an active role in stroke, heart attacks
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Fish in early childhood reduces risk of disease It doesn’t take that much fish for young children to reap big health benefits. Even eating fish just once a week yields good results.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Healthy students got rhabdomyolysis after intense exercise The dreaded condition known as rhabdomyolysis may be much more common after a particularly intense training session than you’d think. But for most people, the only symptom is being slightly more sore than usual.
University of Oslo Too much vitamin B can cause hip fracture Many people take vitamin B as dietary supplements without needing them. The combination of B6 and B12 vitamins can even be harmful.
University of Bergen Discovery of gene variant gives hope to malnourished babies Researchers have identified new genetic signals for the regulation of how infants grow. This may be a crucial step in the fight against growth-related diseases.
University of Oslo Older donors may mean shorter queues to get a new liver In many countries there are long waiting lists to get a new liver. The solution is to use older donors, says Trygve Thorsen in his thesis.
Norwegian centre for E-health research Online contact with the doctor’s office shortens the patient queue Fewer patients have to wait in the telephone queue and at the doctor's office, as more people book their consultation and renew their prescriptions online.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology The magic behind the medals The most successful winter Olympian ever opened nearly two decades of training logs to researchers to shed light on how she achieved her goals. Now researchers have looked at two methods she used for her high-intensity training sessions to see how they compare.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Migrants not particularly prone to depression Migrants are doing well generally, but experience higher rates of depressive symptoms than the population at large in some European countries. One country stands out as an exception.
This article is produced and financed by NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology - read more Higher weight increases risk of psoriasis The higher a person’s BMI, the greater the chance of getting psoriasis. But researchers are still uncertain as to why.
This article is produced and financed by University of Oslo - read more Common cell type found in autoimmune diseases Immune cells at the centre of coeliac disease have been found in patients with other autoimmune diseases. These results give hope of finding the cause of a number of diseases.
Norwegian centre for E-health research Video works best when it is adapted The patients' needs determine whether video use in hospital treatment is sustainable. Sometimes it is easier to make a phone call than talk to the doctor on video, research shows.
The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Youth are inactive for too long Children and adolescents have not become more active, despite the clear goal to increase physical activity. The World Health Organization’s goal of more physical activity to curb many diseases is facing failure.
University of Oslo New Hope for the Captain`s Gouty Big Toe A new treatment for gout lowers the urinary acid level in the body. This can protect podagra patients against new outbreaks.
The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Can Reduce Groin Injuries by Half, if the Players are Willing One simple strength exercise could almost halve one of the most common injuries in ball sports. But even if the injury puts many out of both match play and training, the players seem reluctant to use it.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Well-known drug has less risk for preterm delivery in PCOS Metformin significantly reduces the risk of late miscarriages and preterm births for women with PCOS. But the drug does not work to prevent gestational diabetes, according to a large Nordic study from NTNU and St. Olavs hospital.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology C-sections by trained health officers a safe alternative Sierra Leone has few doctors and even fewer surgeons to serve its seven million people. Since 2011, a non-profit group called CapaCare has been training community health officers to perform basic lifesaving surgeries. A new study shows the programme is working well when it comes to the most common surgery in the country — Caesarean sections.
This article was produced and financed by The Norwegian Veterinary Institute Tick-borne encephalitis-virus found in unpasteurized cow milk in Norway A tick-borne virus that can infect humans and potentially cause a serious infection of the central nervous system has been found for the first time in milk from Norwegian dairy cows. A study of this virus in cervids may help us understand how this virus is spreading in Norway.
This article is produced and financed by Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences - read more Health personnel struggle when interacting with patients with suicidal thoughts Healthcare staff feel insecure when faced with talking about life's big questions with patients who are considering taking their own life, a new study indicates.
Norwegian centre for E-health research Acute psychiatric help via video conference The psychiatrist in Tromsø can talk to the patient as well as health professionals, even if the specialist is miles away.
Norwegian centre for E-health research Diabetes patients may benefit from sharing health data A new system that transfers health data from apps, smart insulin pens and sensors to health personnel may help diabetes patients receive more specific feedback and improved follow up.
This article is produced and financed by University of Oslo - read more May have found a cure for Alzheimer`s Researchers at the University of Oslo (UiO) could be close to a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Oslo Metropolitan University Women and men do not have different attitudes to sickness absence The myth has been dispelled: New research shows that there are no gender differences in attitudes and norms regarding sickness absence.
Norwegian centre for E-health research Mobile health tools should be studied using new methods By analysing how patients use mobile health technology it is possible to understand the health affects of the apps and those who they affect. Researchers believe that traditional research methods are not suitable.
This article was produced and financed by Norwegian centre for E-health research More e-health can be life-changing for families and society The growth of e-health solutions is not just changing relationships between patients and healthcare workers, but also family and gender structures. More light must be shed on the societal consequences, say social scientists.
This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen The youngest smoke more An increasing number of children under 15 years old have started to smoke during the last 40 years in Europe.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Bigger people will need more food Food demand is growing as people get bigger. Feeding a population of 9 billion in 2050 will require much more food than previously calculated.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Helping older adults become physically active How can we entice more seniors to get up and out of their easy chairs? The Generation 100 study has combed through 70,000 exercise logs to find some answers.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Mum's habits determine their children’s weight A mother's weight influences that of their kids, but Dad’s choices appear to be less influential.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at SINTEF New hope for digital drug discovery We can provide the industry with candidate compounds and the knowledge to take the discoveries further, says scientist.
This article was produced and financed by Norwegian centre for E-health research Computer games could help children cope with diabetes …but they need to be good enough that kids want to play over and over again, says the researcher behind the game.
This article was produced and financed by Norwegian centre for E-health research Doctors are not using summary care records as intended Most Norwegian doctors do not use the Norwegian summary care record to find critical information, such as allergies. Instead, they use the journal to search for the patient's medicines.
This article was produced and financed by Norwegian centre for E-health research Diabetes patients want more information about research Research shows that diabetes patients do not just want to receive information about nutrition, but are also interested in learning about research and innovation. A new project will investigate how this can be done via social media.
This article was produced and financed by Norwegian centre for E-health research Home monitoring of COPD patients could lead to fewer hospital admissions New technology enables patients to self-test to find out whether the disease has progressed.
This article was produced and financed by The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Training can treat eating disorders New study combines training and dietary guidance as a therapy for eating disorders. Although the use of training to treat eating disorders has been controversial, the results suggest that it could be more effective than cognitive therapy.
This article was produced and financed by The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences A simple change of routine reduces the risk of shoulder injuries in handball Researchers have devised a new warm-up routine to prevent shoulder injuries.
An article from University of Oslo New insight can lead to better breast cancer treatment Researchers have now found out what happens when normal cells develop into breast cancer. This finding can lead to more individualized treatment: the right treatment in the right dosage for the right patient.
An article from University of Oslo Young people use self-harm to share emotions Damaging your body may be a way to control negative emotions. New research from UiO shows that young people also use self-harm to communicate and share difficult feelings, which they are unable to express in words.
An article from University of Oslo Ibuprofen cannot replace antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections Antibiotic resistance is a major global problem. Nevertheless, we should not stop using antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU More important for heart patients to be active than thin Increased physical activity, not weight loss, gives individuals with coronary heart disease a longer lease on life, according to a new study conducted at NTNU.
This article was produced and financed by University of Southeast Norway This diaper liner can collect urine samples A newly developed diaper liner can register substances in older patients urine, and rule out the possibility of urinary infection.
This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen Household cleaners can be as bad as smoking for your lungs Cleaners who have regularly used cleaning sprays over 20 years were found to have reduced lung function equivalent to smoking 20 cigarettes a day over the same period.
This article was produced and financed by Oslo Metropolitan University Elderly people with dementia need more physical activity A new study shows that elderly people with dementia who have good balance, muscular strength and mobility are less likely to suffer from depression.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU How very low birth weight affects brain development Children born with very low birth weights are at an increased risk of cognitive, emotional and behavioral problems throughout their lives. But what exactly happens in the brain to cause these problems?
