NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Norway’s Nobel laureates take up the fight against Alzheimer’s
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Existing drugs may offer a first-line treatment for coronavirus outbreak
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Fitness calculator can reveal a lot about your health
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Proteins in blood test can reveal and predict disease
The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Even a completely non-challenging stroll can significantly reduce your risk of premature death
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology New mechanism allows the immune system to detect and respond to HIV The UN estimates that 36.9 million people were living with HIV in 2017, 21.7 million of whom take antiretroviral therapy. These drugs have cut AIDS-related deaths by more than half since the 2004 peak, but the disease cannot be cured. A new mechanism uncovered by a Norwegian research group could improve the chances of developing one.
University of Oslo High standards for human milk banks in Norway Few countries are as well supplied with human milk banks as Norway. But in contrast to other countries, Norwegian milk banks do not pasteurize all the donated milk. This requires strict and updated guidelines.
The Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Medical practices and culture: what works in Norway may not work in India. Or France for that matter. Research on how to reduce antibiotic resistance does not produce universal facts. What works in one country, region or city may not work in another. The WHO has now asked Norwegian researchers to write a report on how culture influences medical practices.
University of Bergen From skis to Sjogren's Syndrome As a child, Silke Appel was taken on ski trips to Geilo with her family from Berlin. Today she is a research director and deputy head of the Broegelmann Research Laboratory in Bergen, thanks to financial support from the Trond Mohn Foundation.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Smoking may cause white scars on the brain Nearly half of all people over the age of 50 have scarring in their brain's white matter. It turns out that does more harm than previously thought.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Improved fitness can mean living longer without dementia Staying fit or improving fitness over time should be a goal for anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of getting dementia.
University of Oslo Poverty driving crisis of drug-resistant tuberculosis In order to tackle drug-resistant tuberculosis, more focus needs to be placed on social conditions, rather than biomedicine, according to new study.
University of Bergen Fascinated by the brain When Karsten Specht came into contact with brain researchers and language therapists working with aphasia patients, things began to happen.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Breaking thought patterns increases chances of recovering from depression Fewer patients relapse after metacognitive therapy for depression, new research shows.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Cholesterol crystals play an active role in stroke, heart attacks Cholesterol crystals form from “bad” cholesterol and are found in plaques that line blood vessels. When these plaques rupture, they can cause heart attacks or strokes. New research suggests that cholesterol crystals in plaques can actually trigger strokes and heart attacks.
University of Agder Therapy in the open air helps teenagers calm down Therapy in the open air provides adolescents with a break from a chaotic daily life with ever growing pressures of achievement and self-representation. This positive effect is still in place one year after the therapy.
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.
