Oslo University Hospital

This study tested if a fast-acting clot-busting drug could save vision in people who suddenly lose sight due to a blocked artery in the eye. 81 patients were randomly assigned to receive either the drug (tenecteplase) or aspirin within 4.5 hours of symptoms starting. The main goa…

This study compared two drugs (oxytocin and carbetocin) used to prevent excessive bleeding after C-section deliveries. Researchers wanted to see if one drug is safer for the heart than the other. They measured heart-related blood markers in 240 healthy pregnant women after giving…

This study tested whether elderly patients (age 75+) can tolerate chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery without losing their ability to perform daily activities. Researchers compared patients who received 6 months of chemotherapy pills to those who had observation only. The mai…

This study tested a new type of cement-free knee replacement designed to feel more like a natural knee. Researchers followed 31 patients with knee arthritis for two years to see if the implant stayed securely in place. They used special imaging to measure tiny movements of the im…

This study tested if a special light-based blood treatment could prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in patients receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Researchers compared this treatment, which has milder side effects, to standard p…

This study tested whether people with moderate to severe cancer pain could safely stop taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) while continuing their strong opioid painkillers like morphine. Researchers wanted to see if pain control remained just as good without the extra pills, which…

This study tested whether closely monitoring a patient's brain waves (EEG) during general anesthesia helps doctors give the right amount of sleep medicine. Researchers wanted to see if this personalized approach helps patients wake up faster after surgery and reduces problems wit…

This study aimed to see how well a new design of knee replacement implant stays in place and wears down over five years. Researchers used a special, high-precision X-ray method to track tiny movements of the implant in 44 patients with knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to gather …

This study aimed to understand how common vision problems are after a stroke. Researchers followed 127 stroke patients for three months to check their vision and test a new, quick screening tool. The goal was to improve detection of these often-missed issues to help patients get …

This study aimed to understand how common opioid painkillers affect patients' mood and anxiety right before surgery. Researchers in Norway compared morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl given before anesthesia. They also tracked how much pain medication patients used after surgery an…

This study aimed to understand if measuring anesthesia medicine (propofol) in children's breath could match blood measurements during eye surgery. Researchers compared breath readings with blood samples and brain activity monitors in 32 children under anesthesia. The goal was to …