Umeå University

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 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 tested whether a lighter mesh causes less pain after inguinal hernia surgery than a heavier one. Over 400 men with a first-time hernia were randomly assigned to receive either a heavy or light mesh. Researchers measured pain and quality of life after the operation to s…

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 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 tested 40 healthy adults to see if breathing diesel exhaust changes the nose's olfactory system and thinking ability. Participants were exposed to both diesel exhaust and clean air in random order. Researchers took nose tissue samples and ran smell and cognitive tests.…

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…