Region Skane

This study aimed to see if a knee replacement part made entirely of plastic stays in place as well as a part with a metal backing. Researchers followed 60 patients with severe arthritis for two years after their knee replacement surgery. They used special X-rays to measure tiny m…

This study tested a new psychological treatment for people struggling to control their video gaming. It involved 68 participants aged 13 and older who were seeking help for gaming problems. The treatment combined cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy, delivered individu…

This study tested whether drinking extra water could help lower blood sugar levels in adults. Researchers enrolled nearly 800 adults who showed signs of dehydration and high blood sugar risk. For one year, half the participants drank an extra 1.5 liters of water daily, while the …

This study tested a family-centered treatment program designed to help teens and their parents manage problematic gaming and excessive screen time. It involved 10 Swedish teenagers aged 12-18 who felt their screen habits were causing family problems. The goal was to see if involv…

This study looked at how well emergency CT scans work for diagnosing kidney stones. Researchers followed 1500 patients who came to a Swedish emergency room with suspected kidney stone pain and got a CT scan within 24 hours. They checked how many patients actually had a stone, mea…

This study tested whether inhaling L-menthol, which creates a cooling sensation in the airways, could help reduce the feeling of breathlessness in people with COPD. Twenty participants with COPD performed exercise tests after using either L-menthol or a placebo. The goal was to s…

This small, early-stage study tested whether adding the drug pramipexole could help people with depression who specifically struggle with anhedonia—the inability to feel pleasure or motivation. The drug, typically used for Parkinson's disease, was given alongside participants' ex…

This study tested whether adding a low level of visual or auditory 'white noise' could help children with ADHD perform better on focus and attention tasks. Researchers compared 60 children, some with ADHD and some without, as they completed computer tasks under different noise co…

This study aimed to understand why children with autism have a higher risk of developing epilepsy and to see if regular physical exercise could help. Researchers enrolled 50 children, aged 10-15, with autism and/or epilepsy to measure their genes, brain activity, sleep, and think…

This study aimed to understand how a person's thinking, memory, and emotional health are affected after their heart stops (cardiac arrest). Researchers compared 200 survivors of cardiac arrest to people who had a heart attack but did not have their heart stop. They gave detailed …

This study compared two different solutions used to protect the heart during coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers followed 40 adult patients having bypass surgery to see which solution better protected heart muscle. They measured heart injury markers in blood samples and t…

This study looked at whether asking patients for regular feedback during therapy helps people get treatment faster. Researchers compared two Swedish mental health clinics—one that used this feedback system and one that didn't—using existing patient records from 2022-2024. They wa…