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Exercise relieves jaw pain – but the effect isn’t the same for everyone

One in ten Swedes lives with chronic pain in the jaw, face or mouth. A new doctoral thesis now provides in-depth insight into how this pain affects those affected and why pain-relieving jaw exercises have varying effects on different people.

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How young people can keep their teeth healthy – despite living in poverty

The ability to acquire and use health information, parental support, and encouragement from friends and community groups all contribute to good oral health among young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a new thesis from Malmö University.

His thesis is the very first in applied physics at Malmö University

Grzegorz Sadowski has investigated how the thermoelectric properties of thin films change when subjected to stress. And his doctoral thesis is the first in the field of applied physics at the Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics at Malm...

Employees felt less stressed when they practised mindfulness

Better focus, less stress, and an easier time switching off from work once home. These were the experiences reported by business sector employees who practised mindfulness every day for eight weeks. The findings are presented in a new report that explores...

She’s back after a year "in space"

For the past year, astrophysicist Shilpa Bijavara Seshashayana has been conducting space observations and operating the instruments at the Nordic Optical Telescope on the Canary Island of La Palma.

Exporting labour: new doctoral thesis on Yugoslavia’s labour migration policy

During the 1960s and 1970s, more than one million people left the former Yugoslavia, many of them to work in Western Europe. A new doctoral thesis demonstrates how the socialist state developed extensive systems to regulate, shape, and capitalise on labou...

Study provides clarity on blood-thinning medication during tooth extraction

Patients can continue taking blood-thinning medication without interruption during tooth extraction. This applies regardless of whether they are taking the drug warfarin or its alternative, according to a new study from Malmö University.

Research shows that coordinated support is important for head and neck cancer

Head and neck cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and a disease that affects the ability to speak, eat, swallow and taste. A study now shows that patients with this condition need coordinated support regarding oral care and nutritional intake...