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Stress behind incorrectly removed uteruses

Staff shortages, high workload, and stress are the reasons why 44 women had their uterus removed on incorrect grounds at the Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala, reports P4 Uppland. .

Stress behind incorrectly removed uteruses

Snow Cannon Effect Behind Traffic Chaos

Double pile-ups have occurred in Uppsala County. Inclement weather with a snow cannon effect, which according to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute is typical for the area, is behind it.

Snow Cannon Effect Behind Traffic Chaos

Mass accidents in snowy weather – 120 people to hospital

Around 120 people were taken to hospital after two major crashes involving over 100 vehicles in the snowy chaos on E4 and E18. It was like a dystopian film scene, says police spokesperson Stefan Larsson about one of the major crashes.

Mass accidents in snowy weather – 120 people to hospital

Multiple Collisions in Snow Chaos – 120 People to Hospital

Around 120 people have been taken to hospital after multiple crashes involving over 100 vehicles in the snow chaos on E4 and E18. It was like a dystopian film scene, says police spokesperson Stefan Larsson about one of the multiple crashes.

Multiple Collisions in Snow Chaos – 120 People to Hospital

Eleven more had their uterus unnecessarily removed

Academic Hospital in Uppsala has discovered eleven additional cases where women have had their uterus incorrectly removed. A total of 44 cases have now been discovered by the hospital.

Eleven more had their uterus unnecessarily removed

Man suspected of crime against small child – released

A man who was previously detained, suspected of aggravated assault of an infant, has been released, announces the Prosecution Authority, which is also changing the charge. .

Man suspected of crime against small child – released

Man arrested – suspected of assaulting infant

A man in Västmanland County has been arrested suspected of having assaulted a few months old infant. The child is seriously injured.

Man arrested – suspected of assaulting infant

Man acquitted of hospital rapes

A healthcare employee who was charged with raping a female patient at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala is acquitted by the district court, local media reports. The man was charged with two counts of rape.

Man acquitted of hospital rapes

Accused of hospital rapes released

A healthcare employee who has been charged with rapes and sexual assaults of a patient at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala has been released on bail pending sentencing, writes UNT. .

Accused of hospital rapes released

New cases of questionable hysterectomies

A chief physician in Blekinge may have incorrectly removed five uteruses – and more patients may be affected, reports SR P4 Blekinge. .

New cases of questionable hysterectomies

Helicopter Crash in Enköping – Two Injured

A helicopter crashed at Långtora airfield outside Enköping in the morning. Two people were on board, but both were able to get out on their own.

Helicopter Crash in Enköping – Two Injured

Man Charged with Rapes at Hospital

A 25-year-old man is being prosecuted for two rapes and one sexual assault that are suspected to have taken place at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala, announces the Prosecution Authority. .

Man Charged with Rapes at Hospital

National Mapping After Incorrect Operations

The Government has decided that the assessment of precursors to uterine cancer will be mapped out across the country, reports SR Ekot. .

National Mapping After Incorrect Operations

The Region Investigates Incorrectly Removed Uteruses

33 women have had their uteruses unnecessarily removed at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala during 2023 and 2024. The region is now appointing an external independent investigation into the course of events.

The Region Investigates Incorrectly Removed Uteruses

New routines after unnecessary uterus removals

33 women have had their uterus unnecessarily removed at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala during 2023 and 2024. To prevent more women from being affected, Akademiska will introduce new routines.

New routines after unnecessary uterus removals

Long wait for compensation for incorrect operations

Two years after Malin Estving, due to a misdiagnosis, had her uterus and ovaries unnecessarily removed, she is still waiting for compensation. Women's healthcare needs to be prioritized, she says.

Long wait for compensation for incorrect operations

Head of Laboratory: It's Not a Machine That Makes the Diagnosis

It is the human factor that lies behind the systematic overdiagnosis of a precursor to uterine cancer at the Academic Hospital in Uppsala. With human-made diagnoses, there can also be human errors, says Tommie Olofsson, operations manager at the Academic Laboratory.

Head of Laboratory: It's Not a Machine That Makes the Diagnosis

Difficult to predict damages for removed uterus

33 women have had their uteruses unnecessarily removed and can request compensation. However, according to the insurance company handling damages in healthcare, it is difficult to predict whether they will receive any money and how large the sums will be in that case.

Difficult to predict damages for removed uterus

The Health Minister: Terrible News

Minister for Health Acko Ankarberg Johansson (KD) reacts strongly to the reports of women who have had their uteruses unnecessarily removed. "A great suffering, of course, and a terrible news to hear for those affected", she says in a written comment.

The Health Minister: Terrible News

33 women had their uterus unnecessarily removed

33 women have had their uterus unnecessarily removed at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala during 2023 and 2024. "It shouldn't be able to happen, and yet it did", says chief physician Johan Lugnegård.

33 women had their uterus unnecessarily removed

Northvolt suspected of crime after fatal accident

The crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt is suspected of work environment crimes, including gross negligence leading to another's death, following an accident in Skellefteå, reports Norran. .

Northvolt suspected of crime after fatal accident

Nurse snooped into 90 patient records

A nurse at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala opened a total of 90 journals belonging to patients he did not work with, reports [Upsala Nya Tidning. ](https://unt.

Nurse snooped into 90 patient records

Man arrested for rapes at hospital

A man in Uppsala has been arrested, suspected of three rapes, two of which allegedly took place at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala, reports [SVT Uppsala](https://www. svt.

Man arrested for rapes at hospital

Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Train

A 55-year-old man was injured after being hit by a train at Heby station outside Uppsala. He was taken to hospital by ambulance helicopter, according to the police on their website.

Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Train