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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.

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 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 16th FCI Symposium brought together world-renowned clinical experts and researchers to discuss the latest advances in the fight against cancer.

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth – regardless of the mode of delivery. The fear of childbirth may indicate a greater need for breastfeeding support.

As many as one in three adults in Finland have steatotic liver disease. “This threat should be addressed properly, as there are ways to alleviate the situation,” says Ville Männistö, Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Eastern Finland.

A Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair grant in Health Sciences has enabled Associate Professor Julie Goodwin to start new research on children’s blood pressure based on recent data from Finland.

The lecture topics range from cultural studies, education and society to AI, environmental law, aerosols, atmosphere and neuroscience.