News
-
Good hearing and vision can boost brain function in older people
As we age, our cognitive abilities deteriorate – it becomes increasingly difficult to remember, orient ourselves in time and space, and solve problems. However, good hearing and vision positively impact cognitive abilities in older adults.
-
They will develop the Faculty of Medicine and Health through collaboration and stability
Strengthening collaboration and having the courage to test new methods of working are strategies that the new dean and the deputy dean will continue to develop within the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
-
New insights into biopharmaceuticals in the treatment of IBD
By studying Swedish patient data, Örebro researcher Isabella Visuri has identified new patterns in how biopharmaceuticals affect patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
-
Legislation appears to impact chemicals in preschools
When one harmful substance is banned, it is often replaced by another. It is essential to evaluate the health effects of chemicals before they reach the market. This is Ylva Sjöström’s conclusion based on the results of her doctoral thesis in chemistry...
-
New model that can help develop quantum computers
Researchers have developed a new mathematical model that allows us to understand better how quantum physics affects the dynamics of magnetic materials – a basis for new technologies for data storage and quantum computers,” says Danny Thonig, researcher...
-
New research shows how fibre affects the immune system
Örebro researcher Victor Castro-Alves has discovered why fibre is good for the immune system – at the cellular level. His findings may eventually help make it possible to use food as a medicine for inflammatory bowel diseases like IBS and IBD.
-
Plastic-associated chemicals in electronic waste affect human cells and may cause health risks
Electronic waste such as lamps, computers and mobile phones contain chemicals that can cause endocrine disruption and inflammation in human cells. This is the result of research at Örebro University. Hormonal disorders can cause biological effects that...
-
Study shows how biomarkers can be used in cancer care
Alvida Qvick has shown how biomarkers can be used in different areas of cancer care by analysing substances released into the blood as tumours grow.
-
How to act in a dangerous situation
How can you protect yourself in a dangerous situation? Here, we've collected recommendations from the Police and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) on how to act in case of immediate danger.
-
Where to go if you want to talk about recent events or light a candle
The University Chaplaincy and its facilities will continue to be open for anyone who wants to talk after the school shooting in Örebro. Staff from the Student Health Centre, Örebro Student Union, and a chaplain will be available. Opening hours are 9:00...
