Tag: Linköping University
C-reactive protein reduces the immune response in inflammatory disease
Linköping [Sweden]March 9 (ANI): The biological function of C-reactive protein (CRP) has long been unknown. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have discovered that this protein is beneficial in the inflammatory disease systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE. According to the study published in the Journal of Autoimmunity, this is only valid for one of CRP’s […]
Pregnancy complications linked to increased risk of heart disease: Study
Washington [US]Feb 8 (ANI): Certain pregnancy problems increase the risk of heart disease later in life. However, much more research is needed to understand how atherosclerosis occurs between pregnancy and heart disease later in life. A new study led by Lund University researchers in Sweden shows that narrowing and calcification of the heart’s blood vessels […]
This is how enemies can attack our power grid
The electricity grid has rarely been such a talking point as it was this winter. The energy system is under pressure, electricity is expensive and there are warnings about electricity rationing. Svenska kraftnät, which is responsible for the transmission network, or the main network, has seen an increased threat from foreign powers in recent years. […]
The rugby team forced to eat their mates
A program by Alexander Lundholm, 2022. Cast: Dan Stiwne is a psychologist, psychotherapist and existential psychotherapist. Former university lecturer in psychotherapy at Linköping UniversityLars Ståhle, retired physician and chief physician, former researcher at KI, instructor in the Swedish Survival Society. Archive: SR, SVT, BBC, the book “The Miracle in the Andes” by Fernando Parrado, the […]
Dog and cat – do animals understand more than we do?
In the first program Dog and Cat, our presenter has Agneta Furvik conversation with Mathias Osvath docent in cognitive zoology at Lund University, Elin Hirsch PhD in ethology at Lund University with a focus on the behavior of the domesticated cat and Per Jensen professor of ethology, Linköping University and author. In Hund och Katt […]
The climate meeting in Egypt: “chaotic” and “Sweden has lost as a leading country”. The globe directly from COP27
The world is heading for a temperature increase of at least 2.5 degrees Celsius unless emissions are reduced quickly. According to the Paris Agreement, for example, Sweden must reduce its emissions by 63 percent from the 1990 level by 2030. With the current budget, the Swedish government will not reach the emission reduction targets. Climate […]
The abortionist
Ivar Olofsson has the title doctor of medicine in the telephone directory and has a nice clinic in Saltsjö Duvnäs. Abortion is completely forbidden in the early 30s and you are not allowed to provide information about contraception. In 1934, 158 women in Stockholm were summoned for police questioning. They have all booked an appointment […]
Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson (S): New nuclear power may be needed
According to Sweden’s climate goals, we will not have any net emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere by 2045. In northern Sweden, a conversion industry is growing with, among other things, battery factories and production of stainless steel. Industries will require huge amounts of electricity to replace fossil energy in production. Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson says […]
This is how the pandemic has prepared us for the new threats
What insights, experiences and behaviors do we take with us until the covid-19 pandemic subsides? And has the pandemic taught us anything valuable before the next crisis, the war in Ukraine? For two years we have learned to keep our distance, avoid hugs and handshakes, and we do not like to be crowded. Some behaviors […]
“The risk of being bullied yourself increases if you do not intervene when someone is bullied in the workplace”
On the other hand – if you do nothing at all against the bullying, the risk of being bullied over three times increases. Michael Rosander, a researcher at Linköping University, explains that they then gave indirect approval to bullying behavior in the workplace, and then there is a high probability that it will continue, with […]
“Conflicts over nuclear power make the final repository better”
During the 70s and 80s, the being or not of nuclear power was a contentious issue, which involved large sections of the Swedish public, and especially the resistance was loud. Today, the discussion is rather between experts from the industry and the universities and also from the environmental organizations. But even though the conflicts have […]
Take power over the nervousness
We all suffer from time to time from the paralyzing feeling that nervousness can create. There are then those who turn to the medical and choose to take a so-called beta-blocker – initially a heart medicine, but which also has a calming effect on shaky nerves. But if you do not want to turn to […]
Scientists are developing “microrobots” inspired by bone growth that can create their own bone
The material is initially soft, but later hardens through a bone development process that uses the same materials as the skeleton. When we are born, there are openings in our skull that are covered with pieces of soft connective tissue called fontanelles. Thanks to fountains, our skulls can change during birth and pass successfully through […]
Researchers are developing bone growth-inspired “micro-robots” that can create their own bone
Linköping [Sweden], January 17 (ANI): Inspired by the growth of bones in the skeleton, researchers at the universities of Linköping in Sweden and Okayama in Japan have developed a combination of materials that can be transformed into different shapes before they harden. The material is initially soft but later hardens through a bone development process […]
CBT – When therapy became popular
Anna Kåver has worked with CBT since the 70s and she describes the attitudes then, compared to today, as night and day. – When CBT entered the market, it was perceived by many as harsh and mechanistic. In the beginning, I stood on the barricades and fought for it. From then until today, when CBT […]
That’s why Swedish chicken gets a red light in a meat guide
Large-scale produced chicken is otherwise usually highlighted as a really climate-smart alternative for those who want to eat meat. At the same time, WWF is now giving the green light for Swedish beef from grazing cattle, the steak is usually seen as the worst kind of meat from a climate point of view. What is […]
In the scent
Hear Ulf Ellervik, professor of chemistry at Lund University, describe a simple scent experiment that tests the statement “light a match in the toilet after you have pooped and the scent disappears”. We also get guest expertise Professor at Linköping University, Matthias Laska, which among other things tells about where the research stands when it […]
In the fat
There are many claims about fat – for example “you can freeze slim”, “your metabolism goes down when you lose weight”, “fat is vital” and “you should avoid eating eggs because it raises blood fat cholesterol”. Guest expert is Fredrik Nyström, chief physician and professor of internal medicine at Linköping University. The program was broadcast […]
Boost for outdoor life during the pandemic
Almost three out of ten answer that they have devoted more time to outdoor life during the pandemic and that they think they will continue to do so. It shows a survey that Sveriges Radio commissioned in February and in which over 16,000 people participated. Patrik Rehnström, who works in a shop that sells outdoor […]
Conflict
The corona crisis has put its finger on a basic democratic principle, that those who are affected by decisions should also be allowed to participate and decide. Participating: Joseph, eight years, Lebanon, Charlotte Petri Gornitzka, Deputy Secretary-General of Unicef, Chari Impano, fifteen years in Malawi, Hazel Hassoun, eleven years, Lebanon, Oliver Holmberg eleven years, Sweden, […]
Strong emotions when students receive grades in year 4
Ekot has read the research report that will form the basis for the National Agency for Education’s evaluation of the experimental activities with grades in year 4. Grades arouse strong emotions in students and can lead to a focus on assessments that are about measuring results, rather than increasing knowledge. A positive consequence of early […]
77 million less in travel costs for Linköping University
Linköping University’s travel expenses have decreased by several million kronor during the pandemic. Costs have been SEK 77 million lower in 2020 compared with the year before. There are canceled trips to, among other things, international research collaborations and conferences. Some meetings have been replaced with digital solutions, but not all physical ones, reports SVT […]
Social services receive criticism after notorious murder with honor motives
The P1 program Caliber’s review shows that the sons were investigated, but had to move back to their father before the murder. This after the social services judged that there was no risk of honor-related violence in the family. All three were later convicted of honor killings in Kiruna. “You can only think that it […]
Cardiac patients should test exercise via a link
Just under one in five people who have suffered a heart attack complete the rehabilitation training program offered to them in hospitals. A three-year study at Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Linköping University will investigate whether more people do the training if it is offered online. “I was skeptical at first – now I see the […]
New study: Red wine with food lowers blood sugar
Red wine with food can lower blood sugar levels and reduce hunger, according to a study from Linköping University which SVT East reports on. In the study, 14 medical students ate a high-calorie meal consisting of burgers and chocolate chip cookies. Three hours after the meal, their blood sugar levels were lower than when they […]
Britain stops puberty blockers for those under 16 years of age
Children under the age of 16 with gender dysphoria are unlikely to give informed consent to undergo treatment with puberty-blocking medications. The UK’s Supreme Court ruled today after a 23-year-old, who regretted after undergoing treatment, took the case to court. Lars Sandman, professor of health care ethics at Linköping University, is surprised by the news.
Pulmonary disease has the highest risk of dying in covid-19 at IVA
People with chronic lung disease are the group with underlying diseases that have the greatest risk of dying in covid-19 in intensive care units in Sweden. It shows a yet unpublished study. Men in old age have the highest risk of dying. But when it comes to underlying diseases, those with lung disease have the […]
Researchers: Calls to 1177 could predict flu outbreaks
Researchers at Linköping University have started using a new technology to predict flu epidemics. A method that has also been used to analyze the corona outbreak, says Toomas Timpka, professor of social medicine. – Simply put, if the conversations about the flu to the care guide increase, we see that the number of care visits […]
Dozens of students became infected after a large private party
About ten students at Linköping University have been infected by the coronavirus and the Östergötland Region has confirmed the cluster infection. The infection is said to have spread at a major private student party last weekend. A total of about 150 students from different educations participated in the party. There is therefore reason to suspect […]
