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Smoking vs. diabetes - more in common than expected

After taking part in a tobacco research conference, Meghan Bradway realised the researchers had a lot in common.

Meghan goes to tobacco research conference

Our research scholar Meghan Bradway is invited to participate in an Oslo conference within a whole new field for her: Smoking cessation.

Great interest in EHiN research 2019

More than 40 e-health researchers have submitted their paper for the research track at EHiN, presented by Scandinavian Conference on Health Informatics. The conference will take place in Oslo in November.

SENSE-GARDEN - reconnecting through sensing

Life is full of surprises. But one thing is for sure: many of us will live longer than our ancestors. And because of old age, more of us will develop dementia. But SENSE-GARDEN may connect people through music, video, photos and smells.

Vellykket nettverksmøte i Oslo

I nettverket for digital legemiddelhåndtering delte de masse gode ideer da de møttes i Oslo i mai.

Meet future Alva - sharing health data across borders

Imagine a world where you and healthcare professionals can use and share your health data for your best, regardless of the country.

Online contact with the doctor's office shortens the patient que

Fewer patients have to wait in the telephone queue and at the doctor's office, as more people book their consultation and renew their prescriptions online.

Lærer datamaskinen å finne risikopasienter

En vanlig komplikasjon blant eldre pasienter etter narkose og operasjon, er å bli forvirret. Men tilstanden, som kalles «postoperativt delirium», er ofte vanskelig å oppdage. I Tromsø har de lært datamaskiner å identifisere pasienter i risikosonen.

Disputas – Master i klinisk fysioterapi Hanne Hoaas

Master i klinisk fysioterapi Hanne Hoaas disputerer for ph.d.-graden i helsevitenskap og vil offentlig forsvare avhandlingen:

Long-term exercise maintenance via telerehabilitation for people with COPD. Feasibility, effectiveness, benefits and challenges

Visit from Slippery Rock University

Our centre was glad to receive a group of visiting students and professors all the way from Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania.