Umeå University

This study tested whether using mobile health tools—like activity tracker armbands that warn when you've been sitting too long and text message reminders—can help people with type 2 diabetes sit less at work. 46 adults aged 40-64 with type 2 diabetes and seated jobs took part. Th…

This study looked at 91 adults with rectal cancer who needed pelvic floor reconstruction after surgery. It compared using a biological mesh made from pig collagen versus a flap of muscle from the buttock. The goal was to see which method led to better physical function six months…

This study looked at whether very low-level electrical stimulation of nerves near the spine can reduce chronic pain more than a sham (inactive) device. Twenty adults who already have a nerve stimulator implant took part. Each person received both the real low-level stimulation an…

This study looked at 412 men having groin hernia surgery to see if a lighter mesh causes less pain than a heavier one. Patients were assigned to surgeons trained to use one type of mesh. The main goal was to measure pain and quality of life after surgery. Results help doctors cho…

This study looked at how breathing diesel exhaust affects the nose's smell system and thinking abilities in 40 healthy, non-smoking adults. Participants were exposed to both diesel exhaust and clean air in a random order, and researchers took small nose tissue samples and tested …

This study looked at whether adding a protein called lactoferrin (found in breast milk) to infant formula can boost immune function and reduce infections in formula-fed babies. It also tested if lowering the iron level in formula is safe and still supports healthy development. Ab…

This study followed 201 young people who had ACL knee surgery to see if simple tests of muscle and nerve function could predict whether the repair would tear again. Participants were tested 8-16 months after surgery and tracked for up to 3 years. The goal was to find early warnin…

This study looked at children who had long-term stomach pain to understand how they were doing years later. Researchers contacted 400 children who had been seen at a clinic for abdominal pain and asked them to fill out a questionnaire. The goal was to learn about their symptoms o…