How critical are the “Spermageddon” reports? – Researchers call for action

A much talked about meta-study indicates that sperm concentration in men’s seminal fluid has halved in 40 years. Experts in andrology that Life Science Sweden speaks to believe that the results must be taken seriously, and call for action from the Swedish authorities.

Column: ”Life as a F1 race”

"The F1 car makes several pit stops during a race and during a lifetime the human being may also have to come in several times for maintenance", Björn Ursing writes in a column.

New issue of Life Science Sweden!

The international issue of Life Science Sweden has been sent to press.

Nya regelverket IVDR – "Flaskhalsen är för trång"

För ett litet företag som Uman Diagnostics är det ett omfattande arbete att ställa om till det nya regelverket för in vitro-diagnostik, IVDR. Men enligt vd:n Niklas Norgren är den största utmaningen bristen på anmälda organ som kan certifiera produkterna.

”AI som både imponerar och skrämmer”

"Tidigare har jag sällan varit särskilt imponerad över något som varit AI-producerat. Men det här är något helt annat", skriver Samuel Lagercrantz i en ledare om Chat GPT och om AI i sjukvården.

Editorial: ”AI that both impresses and frightens”

”In the past, I've rarely been particularly impressed by something that was produced by AI. But this is something completely different”, Samuel Lagercrantz writes in an editorial.

Hello Jenni Nordborg!

Life Science Sweden would like to know more about Jenni Nordborg and asks her about her new job, why she became a chemical engineer and who her role model is.

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.

Rapid development in blood analysis – “Sweden is leading the race”

Thousands of analytical tests using just one single drop of blood. What was revealed as a hoax just a few years ago is now a reality, according to KTH professor and serial entrepreneur Mathias Uhlén.

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.

Fingeravtryck och zebrors ränder verkar använda samma matematiska modell

När dina fingeravtryck lämnar kladdiga spår på syltburken är det lika bra att erkänna direkt. Varje fingeravtryck är så unikt att det även skiljer sig enäggstvillingar emellan.

Business Sweden i möte med branschen om satsningar på bortglömd jättemarknad

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.

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…

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.

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…

Getinges dotterbolag återkallar ballongpump för hjärtstöd i USA

Getinges dotterbolag Datascope har i USA återkallat över 4 000 enheter av en aortaballongpump som används för hjärtstöd. FDA bedömer det som den allvarligaste typen av återkallelse, eftersom användning av utrustningen kan leda till svår skada eller död.

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.

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.

"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.

”Värna viljan att dela data”

Trots att Sverige rankas som ett av världens mest digitaliserade länder har det visat sig vara svårt att hitta vägar som på nationell nivå gör insamling och delning av hälsodata möjligt, skriver Petter Hartman i en krönika.

Immunovia rekryterar från Roche

Cancerdiagnostikföretaget Immunovia har anställt Lara E Sucheston-Campbell som ansvarig för kliniska och medicinska ärenden, eller Head of Medical and Clinical Affairs.

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.

Nanexa ingår avtal med Novo Nordisk om 46 miljoner