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Ideas for treating sleep apnea and measuring brain oxygen saturation won the Olvi Foundation Neurochallenge innovation competition this year.

GLP-1 agonists semaglutide and liraglutide, which are used for treating diabetes and obesity, were associated with fewer hospitalisations among individuals with AUD.

Sedentary time beyond 6 h / day from childhood to young adulthood may cause an excess increase in blood pressure. Light physical activity can mitigate the rise in blood pressure.

An exploratory study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland has examined metabolomic patterns associated with psychotic-like experiences in adolescents, highlighting the influence of cannabis use.

The University of Eastern Finland was ranked in the top 200 universities in the world in eight subjects in the latest Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Shanghai Ranking.

The Finnish epilepsy care pathway can serve to model how integrated healthcare systems can effectively manage complex conditions.

A mother giving birth may need pain relief even before going into full labour. “This is being increasingly acknowledged,” says Merja Kokki, Professor of Anaesthesiology.

The new textbook builds on Professor Carsten Carlberg’s lectures at the University of Eastern Finland.

The award is aimed at recognising exceptional research outcomes.

The award was granted to a research project led by Leinonen, which explores the protective mechanisms of a combination treatment based on drug repurposing against retinal degenerations.