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A surprising discovery about the immune system in cases of cancer
Professor Göran Jönsson is trying to understand why some patients benefit from immunotherapies while others don’t. A couple of years ago, he made a surprising discovery about the function of the immune system.
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Column: ”Authentic leadership and clear mandates pave the way for more female CEOs”
”I believe that the aspect of having clear mandates and titles on the one hand and women progressing into top positions must be explored further”, Helena Strigård writes in a column.
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Individual DNA passport could result in fewer drug side effects
You may be required to show a DNA passport when you pick up medicines at the pharmacy in the future. According to a new study, patients might suffer 30% fewer side effects if the drug treatment is adapted to their genes.
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Claims of life science companies fleeing abroad is a myth according to survey
The claim that life science companies are moving abroad is exaggerated. In fact, only a tiny percentage is leaving the country, according to a survey.
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Precision medicine centre: “Extensive activity on several fronts”
Two years ago, the Karolinska Institutet and the Karolinska University Hospital announced that they would jointly launch the Precision Medicine Centre. Medtech Magazine called Anna Wedell, who is heading the work, to find out…
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”Vi behöver se fördelarna med regleringar”
Man behöver inte leta länge på internet för att hitta listor över mest innovativa länder där Sverige placerar sig i topp. Vi har generellt goda förutsättningar för att få fram nya lösningar, men det börjar också bli alltmer tydligt att vi utmanas inom ett område – regleringar.
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Column: ”We need to exploit the benefits of the regulations“
You don’t need to search long on the Internet to find lists of the most innovative countries with Sweden ranking at the top. Sweden generally offers good conditions for growing new solutions, but it is also becoming increasingly clear that we are challenged in one area – regulations, writes Björn Arvidsson in a column.
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Hög aktivitet på Precisionsmedicinskt centrum
För två år sedan meddelade Karolinska institutet och Karolinska universitetssjukhuset att de tillsammans skulle sjösätta Precisionsmedicinskt centrum. Medtech Magazine ringde upp Anna Wedell, som leder arbetet, för att ta reda på…
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The government proposes fines for pharmaceutical companies that fail to notify drug shortages in time
According to a compilation from the Swedish Medicines Agency, the number of residually notified medicines increased by 54 % in Sweden last year compared to the previous year. In a bill presented by the government a number of proposals are put forward to counteract the problem.
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He saved lives with his theories – was ostracised and ended up in a mental hospital
Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis (1818-1865) undoubtedly possessed plenty of persistence, diligence and sound reasoning skills – but he was hardly blessed with luck and timing.
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"Unclear proposal from the EU Commission on how to solve the MDR challenges"
Even before the EU regulation on medical devices (MDR) came into force, medical technology companies and doctors were concerned that it would endanger the availability of medical devices in the EU. Unfortunately, the fears have come true.
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The new Astra Zeneca CEO: “An incredibly exciting phase”
Almost 27 years have passed since Per Alfredsson from Södertälje stepped into Astra Zeneca as a newly hired engineer. After countless different roles, including heading the production of the company’s Covid vaccine, he is now advancing to the absolute top.
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Ny satsning på precisionsmedicin på Karolinska – “Vi vill nå en ny kompetensgrupp“
Ny kompetens krävs inom det snabbt växande området precisionsmedicin. Det uppger Karolinska universitetssjukhuset, som tillsammans med Karolinska institutet öppnar “Sveriges första innovationsmiljö” för utveckling av precisionmedicinska teknologier.
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Sweden is organising a large life science conference as part of the EU presidency
On 26-27 June, Sweden will host a European meeting on life science.
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“Everyone is screaming for talent”
Attracting talent is one of the life science industry’s major future challenges, which was one of the conclusions of the panel discussion that ended the New Horizons in Biologics & Bioprocessing conference on 15 December.
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ALS – When the body has given up, but the brain persists
with the outside world can continue. “It’s their window to the world,” says ALS researcher Caroline Ingre.
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Great Swedish innovations: Eye treatment became a feather in Pharmacia’s cap
From complicated and sometimes risky surgery to a routine procedure. Pharmacia’s injectable Healon revolutionised the field of eye surgery - and is considered by us one of the most important contemporary Swedish innovations in the field of medicine.
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New study: Post-Covid symptoms are common even after mild Covid-19
According to researchers at the University of Gothenburg, loss of smell and taste, shortness of breath and chest symptoms are the most common complaints after a mild Covid infection.
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She creates pharmaceuticals on a 3D printer
The correct dosage for each individual, regardless of whether the pharmaceutical is for a seriously ill child or a frail elderly person, is the mission of a well-advanced project with 3D-printed drugs at Uppsala University. “It will soon be available in clinics”, says Christel Bergström, who is heading the project.
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The stomach medication that became the biggest blockbuster of the 1990s
The omeprazole molecule was synthesised as early as 1979, but it took many years before the then Astra had an approved pharmaceutical. Once this happened, a tablet was available that was soon to help millions of people worldwide and break all sales records.
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The most important Swedish medical innovations: Our ranking
Life Science Sweden turns 20 years old – and celebrates by producing a top list of the 20 most important contemporary Swedish innovations in the field of medicine.
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“We are Europe’s hotspot in life science”
The Medicon Valley Alliance has worked for competence development in life science in Denmark and Sweden for a quarter of a century. Anette Steenberg, CEO, sees the anniversary as a recognition of MVA’s explosive power.
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“Vi är Europas hotspot inom life science”
I ett kvarts sekel har Medicon Valley Alliance verkat för kompetensutveckling inom life science i Danmark och Sverige. Vd Anette Steenberg ser jubileet som ett erkännande av MVA:s sprängkraft.
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He is zooming in on topical preparations
According to Zelmic CEO David Sagna, topical products in drug development is a growing market, and to keep pace with the development, the company is awaiting approval for its new GMP facility.