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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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Uppsalastudenter vill lösa antibiotikafrågan
Vill inte hitta ett nytt antibiotika utan vill bekämpa själva resistensen.
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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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Hey Klementina Österberg ...
... CEO at GU Holding, which awards SEK 120, 000 to three female entrepreneurs.
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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.