Uppsala University

This early-stage study tested a single dose of mesenchymal stromal cells (a type of stem cell) in 7 adults with severe COVID-19-related lung failure who were on ventilators. The main goal was to check safety by watching for serious side effects like heart problems or blood clots …

This study compared two diabetes medications, dapagliflozin and metformin, in over 2,000 people with early type 2 diabetes. The goal was to see which drug better prevents serious complications like heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and eye problems. Participants had diabetes …

This study tested whether a special 'no-touch' method of taking leg veins for heart bypass surgery helps the grafts stay open longer. About 900 people having their first bypass surgery took part. The researchers compared the no-touch method to the usual technique and checked the …

This study tested whether a special type of hip implant (dual mobility cup) can prevent the hip from popping out of place after total hip replacement surgery for a broken hip. Researchers compared this implant to standard ones in 1,600 elderly patients. The goal was to see if the…

This study looked at whether trained social service dogs can help children who miss a lot of school. 64 students with at least 15% absence were randomly assigned to work with a dog team or a special education teacher for 30 minutes twice a week for 10-12 weeks. The goal was to se…

This study tested a new digital therapy program for people exhausted from long-term, non-traumatic stress. 26 participants used an online tool that combined education, therapy, and support to help manage symptoms. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce exhaustion and i…

This study looked at how cardiac arrest affects thinking skills and brain activity over the first year after the event. Researchers used brain scans and cognitive tests to compare 48 survivors with healthy people. The goal was to understand changes in memory, attention, and emoti…

This study looked at 676 children in Swedish pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) to find out how often they develop delirium and what factors increase their risk. Delirium is a sudden change in mental state causing confusion or trouble paying attention. Researchers used a simp…

This study looked at whether a balance test called the Mini-BESTest is reliable for people with long-term pain. Researchers tested 73 adults with chronic non-cancer pain and also interviewed some about their balance experiences. The goal was to understand how well the test works …

This study tested a new wearable device called MARIE that measures exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) and breathing rate during ambulance transport. Researchers wanted to see if the device could provide reliable readings in a moving ambulance. A total of 49 participants (20 healthy vol…

This study watched how emergency medical teams gave breathing support to 241 adults during CPR after a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. A special device measured the volume, speed, and pressure of each breath. The goal was to understand current practices and find ways to impr…

This study looked at whether getting a heart artery X-ray within 2 hours of a cardiac arrest outside the hospital helps more people survive 30 days compared to waiting 3 days. Over 1,000 adults who had a witnessed cardiac arrest and regained a pulse were randomly assigned to one …

This study looked at how caffeine affects anxiety, decision-making, and body awareness in 42 people—some with panic disorder and some healthy. Participants took either caffeine or a placebo and had their brain activity scanned using a powerful MRI machine. The goal was to underst…

This study looked at 164 women with fibromyalgia and healthy controls to see if certain autoantibodies are linked to worse symptoms. Researchers measured pain, inflammation, and nerve changes in the skin and brain. The goal was to better understand the role of the immune system i…