Faculty of Health Sciences - News

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.

Depression and other mental health issues reduce the number of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) more than musculoskeletal diseases or cardiovascular diseases.

An international team of researchers has identified new drug targets for therapies that could benefit patients with different forms of retinitis pigmentosa and other inherited retinal diseases.

Recent findings suggest that improving physical fitness from childhood can help prevent mental health problems.

The newly appointed Professor of Practice will build bridges between scholars and students of pharmacy, and business and industry.