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Research
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Could a simple blood test assess gut health in coeliac disease?
The blood tests currently used do not provide a complete picture of gut health in people with coeliac disease. Researchers have identified proteins in the blood that may offer more accurate information for monitoring patients.
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Gut bacteria linked to progression of severe liver disease PSC
Bacteria in the gut can influence how serious a liver disease becomes, according to new research. The findings strengthen the idea that signals from the gut can worsen disease in the liver, and they point to medicines that might help patients in the future.
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Stem cells can contribute to new treatments for heart attacks and Parkinson’s
Cells from nine “super donors” are being collected in Oslo. The aim is for these to be used to repair or replace damaged cells, tissue and organs in people suffering from conditions ranging from heart attacks to Parkinson’s disease.
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New discovery could make biological drugs safer for pregnant women
For women with chronic illnesses, pregnancy can pose a difficult dilemma: should they continue the medication they depend on and risk it crossing over to the fetus, or should they stop and risk becoming much sicker themselves?
Life Science
The Faculty of Medicine hosts the investment in Life sciences at UiO. Our research has life sciences as a recurring theme.
SHE
SHE´s vision is to educate globally anchored health professionals who make sustainable healthcare decisions without compromising future and global needs.
Innovation
Innovation is one of the cornerstones on which the faculty builds its activities. Do you want to learn more about health innovation, do you have an idea, or do you want to collaborate with us?
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