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Lithium chloride may affect many cellular level changes in Alzheimer’s disease, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

Total hip arthroplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures. However, the new randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty with conservative treatment for moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis is only the second of its kind in the world and the longest to date.

The doctoral dissertation of Elias Haapakorva, MSc, provides new insights into the effects of resin and its extractives on wound healing mechanisms.

A total of 24 professors will give inaugural lectures on the key themes of their research.

Research suggests childhood “adiposity rebound” may reflect lean muscle growth, not increased body fat.

Researchers identified a new geometric marker of the brain ventricles that could help predict which patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) will benefit from shunt surgery.

Waist-to-height ratio has attracted interest as a measure of body fat and obesity.

Recent advancements in digital and immersive technologies underscore the need for transformation in dental education; however, a new international study reveals that their adoption remains strikingly limited.

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.