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To support the evidence-based use of virtual reality combined with haptic feedback technology in dental education, a global consortium was launched.

Continued treatment is important as those suffering from depression are at risk of suicide for the first three days after psychiatric hospitalisation.

“The brain’s immune cells, microglia, are implicated in virtually all neurological diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease,” said University Professor Christian Madry.

The PhD thesis revolves around the exploration of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and their crucial role in regulating gene expression, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.

EU-funded project addresses the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes.

The Ministry of Education and Culture has allocated a total of 225 million euros to universities for pilot projects in doctoral education. The University of Eastern Finland is involved in 11 pilots now selected for funding.

It may be possible to restore drug-resistant neuroendocrine prostate cancer to a state that responds to treatment by depletion of a certain protein in cancer cells.

Seven people applied for the post by the deadline. The Rector will be elected from among five candidates, as two of the candidates do not meet the eligibility criteria.

The European AD-RIDDLE project will offer healthcare providers a toolbox platform of validated resources and tailored interventions to help detect, diagnose, prevent, and treat Alzheimer’s disease.

The doctoral thesis is based on the nationwide register-based Finnish Parkinson’s disease study (FINPARK).