Göteborg University

This study looked back at medical records to see how well the medication liraglutide worked for children and teens with obesity in regular healthcare settings. Researchers analyzed data from 128 young people in Sweden who received the drug alongside standard care to track changes…

This study tested a new digital care approach for families with children living with obesity in Sweden. It compared standard in-person clinic visits to a program that replaced half the visits with a smartphone app for tracking health goals and communicating with caregivers. The g…

This study tested whether giving daily vitamin D supplements to pregnant women at risk of deficiency could bring their vitamin D levels up to a healthy range. Researchers compared two different daily doses (20 or 40 micrograms) against standard prenatal care in 105 women. The goa…

This study tested whether a treatment called intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) could help children with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), a condition where kids suddenly develop severe obsessive-compulsive behaviors or food refusal. Ten children aged 4-17 re…

This study tested a 10-week problem-solving training program called PR-ESSENCE for teenagers with neurodevelopmental disorders living in specialized treatment homes. The goal was to see if the program could reduce their challenging behaviors and improve their relationships. Teens…

This study aimed to understand how different qualities of a meal affect how much people eat, how quickly they eat, and their feelings of hunger. Researchers tested 85 adults with varying body weights by having them eat different types of meals. The goal was to gather knowledge ab…

This study aimed to understand how eating different types of fat affects inflammation, cholesterol, blood sugar, and gut bacteria. Researchers fed 25 healthy adults specific diets with different fat sources and measured changes in their blood and gut health. The goal was to gathe…

This study aimed to better understand how a young child's brain is affected during major heart surgery. Researchers observed 15 children, aged 6 to 36 months, while they were under anesthesia for open-heart surgery. They used special sensors on the forehead to measure brain oxyge…