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Major advances in IVF labs in the last few decades
Since the introduction of in vitro fertilisation several decades ago, many developments have been made in the field, and the main part of that development has taken place in the lab.
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The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare rejects prioritising andrology as a speciality
Male infertility can be linked to a shorter lifespan and several severe diseases, but when couples who want children are examined, the focus is on the woman. Experts in the field claim that andrology needs to become a speciality in Sweden to increase awareness and knowledge. But the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare says that it is not a priority.
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“An entire industry is about to be wiped out”
According to Jennie Ekbeck, CEO of Umeå Biotech Incubators, Sweden risks not having any small diagnostic companies left in five years.
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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.
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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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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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Extensive agreements signed at Scilifelab
Four agreements were signed between Swedish and Dutch life science players in connection with the Dutch state visit earlier this month.
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Anna Törner: You won’t find this many Concorde projects anywhere else
"Suddenly Concorde projects seem reasonable in life science because it´s about life and death", writes Anna Törner in a column.
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Reumatismläkemedel verkar ha positiv effekt på covid-19-patienter
Läkemedlet tocilizumab minskade dödligheten och gav kortare vårdtid hos patienter med covid-19, enligt en preliminär brittisk rapport.
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Mindre andel patienter dör av covid-19
Det har skett en halvering av andelen patienter på sjukhus som dör av covid-19, enligt uppgifter från Socialstyrelsen.
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Kortisonpreparat har slagit igenom i behandlingen av covid-19
I juni såldes mer än tre gånger så mycket dexametason till sjukvården som samma period förra året. Läkare som Life Science Sweden talar med säger att de positiva resultaten som läkemedlet visat i studier fått stort genomslag.
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Nya resultat om immunförsvarets reaktion vid svår covid-19
Forskare har identifierat flera celltyper som är centrala vid immunförsvarets reaktion vid covid-19.
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EU satsar 110 miljoner på stroke
Forskare vid Sahlgrenska akademin ska utveckla nya behandlingar för återhämtning efter stroke.
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An industry emerging from crisis
"Scanlab is normally indicative of the status of investment incentives in the laboratory industry "
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Will the industry follow the economic revival?
Welcome to the eleventh Biotech Forum + Scanlab Fair!
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9 steps to perfect partnering
Rigorous planning and a focus on your business plan is essential for successful partnering, accoring to Camilla Huse Bondeson at Conlega. Follow her 9 steps to perfect partnering.
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From planning stage to handshake
"Partnering is an effective tool to get in touch with the decision makers high up in an organization's administration," says Camilla Huse Bondeson at Conlega. And according to her, rigorous planning is the way to succeed.
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Vinnova ger miljoner till svensk-indiska projekt
Tillsammans med indiska Department of Biotechnology kommer Vinnova att satsa pengar på tuberkulosforskning. Vinnova räknar med att bidra med 16 miljoner till den svenska delen av projekten.
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