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.

ALS – When the body has given up, but the brain persists

The nerve disease ALS gradually deprives the patient of control over the muscles and, eventually, also of speech. The eyes continue to function, though, and with the help of, among other things, a Swedish-developed invention, communication with the outside world can continue. “It’s their window to the world,” says ALS researcher Caroline Ingre.

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.

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.

Viktigaste medicinska innovationerna plats 8-12

En sjuksköterska, en metallfysiker och ett av Sveriges främsta exportföretag ligger bakom några av innovationerna som återfinns på platserna 8-12 på Life Science Swedens rankning över de viktigaste svenska nutida innovationerna på medicinområdet.

Här är hela listan – De viktigaste svenska medicininnovationerna

Högst upp på Life Science Swedens rankning över moderna svenska innovationer inom medicinområdet finns Losec från dåvarande Astra.

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.

Business Sweden’s new team is rolling out the blue-yellow carpet

According to Business Sweden’s life science team, the combination of substantial medical know-how and an ever-flourishing tech sector is a success factor for Sweden. “It’s a perfect storm, a beneficent, perfect storm,” says Programme Manager Britta Stenson.

Start-up developing ”digital twin” received award during the EIT Health Summit

A biotech company, a medtech company and a company in digital health were on the podium when the EIT Health Catapult awarded its winners.

Start-up som utvecklar digital tvilling prisades under EIT Health Summit

Ett biotech-företag, ett medtech-företag och ett företag inom digital hälsa stod på prispallen när EIT Health Catapult avgjordes.

Tougher competition as the Novo Nordisk Foundation broadens its programme

Søren Nedergaard has worked with innovation at the Danish Government Offices and the University of Copenhagen. Today, he is COO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, which has recently broadened its programme for leading innovators in medical research to apply to the entire Nordic region.

When carelessness, forgetfulness and coincidence become the researcher’s best friend

Forgetfulness, coincidence and a stroke of luck hardly make up a fruitful method of serious research. Or do they? Actually, a number of important medical advances have come about thanks to completely random incidents and the open-mindedness of scientists who were ready to think outside the box.

Ascelia får grönt ljus för varumärke i USA

Malmöföretaget Ascelia Pharma har fått ett villkorat godkännande av amerikanska FDA för varumärket på ett kontrastmedel för snabbare upptäckt av levercancer.

Björn Arvidsson: Let's build on the positive momentum

Progress needs narratives and heroes, and more than ever, going into the new year feels like an opportunity for a fresh start.

Elektas vd avgår med omedelbar verkan

Under onsdagen avgick Richard Hausmann som Elektas vd och koncerchef.

Helena Strigård: The rise of the community

Sweden Bio´s CEO is looking back at the last decade of development in the industry. Something has shifted in the interdependence between small and larger companies.

Nordisk Produktchef IPSEN

Showroom for free

The latest equipment with trained staff. Sci Life Lab in Stockholm want to offer top conditions at the new imaging laboratory. But some vendors are skeptical to the idea of supplying test equipment for free.

Enjoy Stockholm - the capital of Scandinavia

Welcome to Stockholm! Built on 14 islands, you are never far from the water in the capital of Sweden. Stockholm offers a wide range of museums, theaters, and attractions. Whatever your interest might be: history, art, music or design, you can find it here!

Pfizer lays a chunky bid on Wyeth

The merger of two pharma giants is the largest industry deal so far this year. Pfizer will acquire Wyeth in a cash-and-stock transaction currently valued at approximately $68 billion. The Boards of Directors of both companies have said yes to the deal that may lead to lay-offs of some 8,000 persons.

New Nordic nutrition collaboration

Scandinavian Clinical Nutrition has recently signed a unique Nordic distribution agreement.