Umeå University

This study tested whether using activity trackers, text reminders, and short exercise videos could help people with type 2 diabetes reduce the time they spend sitting at work. Forty-six adults with type 2 diabetes who had mostly desk jobs took part. The goal was to see if these m…

This study tested two methods to repair the pelvic floor after removing the rectum for advanced rectal cancer. One method uses a biological mesh made from pig collagen, the other uses a flap of muscle from the buttock. The goal was to see which approach leads to better physical f…

This study compared two types of surgical mesh used to repair inguinal hernias in 412 men. One mesh was heavy-weight (90 g/m²) and the other was light-weight (28 g/m²). The goal was to see if the lighter mesh caused less pain and improved quality of life after surgery. Patients w…

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 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 400 children who had stomach pain for at least two months to see how they were doing years later. Researchers used questionnaires to check if they still had symptoms and to identify risk factors for ongoing problems. The goal is to better understand the long-t…

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 exposed 40 healthy, non-smoking adults to diesel exhaust and clean air to see how pollution affects the olfactory system (the part of the nose that detects smells). Researchers took biopsies from the nose and tested thinking and smell abilities. The goal is to understa…