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Functional limitations of European women and men aged 55–69 were investigated in a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland and Laurea University of Applied Sciences

National exams have recently been proposed as a response to declining learning outcomes among Finnish students, and as a tool for combatting inequalities in assessment.

The use of virtual reality haptic simulators can enhance skill acquisition and reduce stress among dental students during preclinical endodontic training, according to a new study.

“Music can evoke memories in people with Alzheimer’s disease, even if the disease is already well advanced,” says Dian Permatasari Suwandi, who has also organised music sessions for the elderly in Kuopio.

Farmers participating in the study described intuition as certain and reliable, and relevant to the person experiencing it.

The awarded study examined the association between Life’s Essential 8 (LE8)—a set of eight key health behaviours and factors—and the risk of cardiovascular mortality and all-cause mortality.

An international study led by the University of Eastern Finland and the Finnish Meteorological Institute has demonstrated that the formation and properties of lower-atmosphere clouds are highly sensitive to changes in atmospheric aerosol concentrations.

A new CT-scan based risk score facilitates the identification of patients at risk of revision endoscopic sinus surgery due to chronic rhinosinusitis. This allows for early prediction of disease progression and treatment planning.

Professor Tarja Malm’s research group takes part in a research project coordinated by the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, with the aim of building models that accelerate and enhance Finnish medical research.

"Pathologists work mostly with living people," Professor Ivana Kholová points out.