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Up to one in three people with Parkinson’s disease use at least one psychotropic medication. They were using psychotropics more frequently than controls already before the diagnosis, and the use increased as the disease progressed.

Instead of a few lab tests, thousands or even millions of molecular features can be measured simultaneously from a single patient with today’s technologies. Fortino's research groups develops computational methods to help interpret this complex information.

When used effectively, data from electronic health records has great potential to enhance the understanding of healthcare changes and care quality.

The Eastern Finland University Group summit brought together a wide range of key actors to discuss the deepening of collaboration and the continuation of the negotiations.

Nanoparticles can significantly enhance the delivery of different types of drugs. The PhD study showed there are many different aspects of nanoparticles that can be optimised.

Sauna bathing releases white blood cells into the bloodstream, a new study shows. Circulating white blood cells play a key role in the body’s defence against various pathogens and diseases.

The University of Eastern Finland is currently seeking participants for the new UEF Innovator programme, a fresh initiative to strengthen the university’s culture of innovation.

Introducing forest soil on an entryway doormat shifted the indoor microbiome closer to bacterial profiles found outdoors. In the future, interventions rebalancing the home microbiome could be used for health promotion.

The international QS World University Rankings by Subject evaluates universities worldwide across academic subjects.

The early-stage drug discovery project seeks to identify inhibitors for a promising new protein target.