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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.

Combined oral contraceptive pill helps painful periods

[26 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.

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.

TEDxTalk: Maria Sundin - Water - a necessity for life on Earth and other Planets

[17 Jan 2012] Why is there water on earth? Life is highly connected to liquid water so the question arises, are there other worlds like ours?

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.

TEDxTalk: Viktor Aldrin - Religious Water as Problem - Religious Water as Solution

[17 Jan 2012] Water is an important element in all religions and often connected to the divine. We all come alive through water and many religions use water in their ceremonies. Despite the differences among the major religions conflicts often seem to be between believers and non-believers. What lessons can we learn from this for solving existing and future conflicts over water?

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.

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.

Mediterranean diet gives longer life

[19 Dec 2011] A Mediterranean diet with large amounts of vegetables and fish gives a longer life. This is the unanimous result of four studies to be published by the Sahlgrenska Academy.

Investigating human corporeity in Merleau-Ponty's philosophy

[15 Dec 2011] French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty wrote several noted works during the period 1940-1960, discussing human corporeity and what it means for a human to have a body. International philosophical research into Merleau-Ponty has primarily focussed on his relationships with other philosophers. A thesis published by the University of Gothenburg presents him instead from the perspective of the history of ideas, focussing on the human corporeity and carnality.

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