Bispebjerg Hospital

This study tested whether combining two noninvasive methods—a special camera (OCT) and a sticky tape strip that collects skin cells—can better detect basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer. Fifty adults with suspected BCC took part. Researchers compared the images and genetic…

This completed study looked at over 100,000 knee replacement patients in Denmark to see if obese people (BMI 30 or higher) have more infections after surgery compared to non-obese people. Researchers also checked which types of bacteria cause these infections. The goal is to help…

This study tested whether a mobile app that gives visual feedback and motivational messages can help older adults (60+) with conditions like COPD, heart failure, or Parkinson's become more active during their hospital stay and for three months after going home. Researchers tracke…

This study examined nearly 100,000 people to see if having weight-loss surgery before a knee replacement affects the risk of needing another surgery or having complications like infection. Researchers looked at different types of weight-loss surgery and how body weight at the tim…

This study looked at whether doing heavy resistance exercise before a period of leg immobilization (like being in a cast) can protect muscles from shrinking. 64 healthy younger and older adults had one knee immobilized for 7-10 days, then did 4 weeks of exercise. Half also exerci…

This study looked at fluid from leg ulcers in 13 adults to learn more about why some wounds take a long time to heal. Researchers collected samples over 24 hours and measured the wound size. No treatments were tested; the goal was simply to gather information about the healing pr…

This study tested whether wearing a wireless monitor at home can help detect early warning signs of serious health problems. 83 adults who were either recently discharged from the hospital or assessed by emergency services but not admitted took part. The monitors tracked vital si…