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Cariogram

The Cariogram generates an interactive graphical picture illustrating the patient's risk for developing new dental caries lesions.

Adding to the arsenal to fight oral bacteria

Gum disease and tooth decay are two of the most prevalent human diseases, affecting around three billion worldwide. These afflictions of the mouth are caused by the build-up of oral bacteria biofilms, commonly known as plaque. Left untreated, these...

New research reveals mechanisms behind skin ageing

Methods to measure enzyme activity in layers of the skin have been refined by doctoral student Michal Szczepanczyk. His studies contribute to a better understanding of the skin's antioxidant defences and how different factors, such as UV radiation, affect...

Psychosocial aspects of Alopecia Areata

Cancer also affects family members – prompting new model for tailored support

A cancer diagnosis is hard for the person affected, but family members also need to be considered and supported. In a new thesis, Maria Samuelsson has developed a model for how relatives of patients with colorectal cancer can be helped with the trauma.

Mau Holding invests in company developing rapid diagnosis of skin diseases

Malmö University is investing in medical device patches set to be used in the diagnosis of inflammatory skin diseases and, potentially, in the future, skin cancer. It is being developed by Sensach AB and is currently being tested for contact allergies in...

Fighting cancer with plastic bullets

PREVIOUS EXHIBITION | Cancer is a term used for about 200 different diseases. What they all have in common is that the cells in the body start to divide uncontrollably. In 2018 there were 18 million cancer cases around the world. In Sweden, approximately...