Region Örebro County

This study looked at whether small, reducible ventral hernias (belly button or midline bulges) can be safely repaired using only local anesthesia (numbing medicine) in an outpatient clinic, avoiding general anesthesia. Thirty-five adults with small hernias (≤2 cm) and a healthy w…

This study looked at how to help primary care workers better promote healthy habits like exercise, eating well, and cutting down on alcohol and tobacco. Over 12,000 people took part, including staff and patients. The goal was to see which training methods work best and how well t…