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Study Finds Children Can Drink Clear Liquids Before Surgery

According to today's recommendations, children should fast completely two hours before they are to be operated on – but in a new study from Akademiska sjukhuset and Uppsala universitet it is stated that it is not necessary. The reason for the current regulations is based on the fact that one wants to avoid aspiration – that the child vomits up food residue during anesthesia and the stomach contents end up in the lungs.

Study Finds Children Can Drink Clear Liquids Before Surgery

How Frontotemporal Dementia Alters Personality

Frontal lobe dementia, or frontotemporal dementia, which Björn Skifs is now affected by, means that the personality changes. Some become impulsive, others apathetic.

How Frontotemporal Dementia Alters Personality

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

Interest in summer courses at universities and colleges has been record-high this year. The reason is believed to be a tough labor market that makes students want to study to improve their CVs and receive student financial aid.

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Barely 317,000 people have now received the message that they have been admitted to a college education in the fall. Just over 90,000 received a negative message.

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Meteor Likely Causes Light Phenomenon Over Sweden

Several people testify that they saw a "fireball" in the sky during Tuesday evening and SOS Alarm has received several calls about the incident, writes Aftonbladet. .

Meteor Likely Causes Light Phenomenon Over Sweden

Swedish Universities Seek Stronger Academic Ties with China

Sweden should increase its academic collaborations with China to focus on sustainable development and competitiveness, write rectors from four of the country's largest universities in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet. .

Swedish Universities Seek Stronger Academic Ties with China

Risks Rise for Women Giving Birth After Age 45, Uppsala Study Finds

The risk of complications, premature birth or low birth weight increases when the mother is 45 years or older, shows a new study from Uppsala University. .

Risks Rise for Women Giving Birth After Age 45, Uppsala Study Finds

Experts: Trump's Impeachment Unlikely Despite Iran Tensions

Iran's response to the US attacks will likely be decisive for how strong the domestic criticism of Donald Trump becomes. But the chance that the president will be put on trial is very small.

Experts: Trump's Impeachment Unlikely Despite Iran Tensions

Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

What has made Belarus dictator Aleksandr Lukasjenko release, among others, opposition politician Sergej Tichanovskij from prison is difficult to say. But it may have to do with his historically poor relationship with the West, according to Belarus expert Sofie Bedford.

Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

E-cigarettes Harm Lung Health After Just a Few Puffs, Study Finds

A few puffs from an e-cigarette with nicotine affects lung health negatively, reports SVT News with reference to a new study from Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet. .

E-cigarettes Harm Lung Health After Just a Few Puffs, Study Finds

Swedish Epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff Joins US Vaccine Advisory Council

The Swedish epidemiologist and biostatistician Martin Kulldorff has been appointed by the US Health Minister Robert F Kennedy to take a place in a scientific committee that provides vaccine advice to the country's infectious disease control agency CDC, reports The New York Times. .

Swedish Epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff Joins US Vaccine Advisory Council

2024 Sees Highest Global Conflict Levels Since 1946

The number of conflicts in the world was in 2024 the highest in almost 80 years. During the year, 61 conflicts were registered in 36 countries, according to a report from the Norwegian peace research institute Prio.

2024 Sees Highest Global Conflict Levels Since 1946

New Cultural Institute Launched at Uppsala University

Uppsala University is establishing a new institute with a focus on culture and creativity, writes [UNT](https://www. unt.

New Cultural Institute Launched at Uppsala University

Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert

There is a struggle in the USA where President Donald Trump is trying to strengthen his own power, believes Dag Blanck, professor of North American Studies at Uppsala University. The tariffs, which have now been stopped in a federal court, are just a part of this game.

Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert

New Narcolepsy Tablet Shows Promise in Early Study

A new tablet shows promising results for those who have developed narcolepsy after taking the Pandemrix vaccine against swine flu, according to an early study reported by Dagens Medicin. .

New Narcolepsy Tablet Shows Promise in Early Study

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Into the final preparations for talks between Russia and Ukraine are surrounded by tactical play, says conflict researcher Peter Wallensteen: No one wants to be left holding the bag and be the one who says no. .

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Ancient Lizard Tracks in Australia Rewrite Evolutionary Timeline

Some footprints from an ancient creature in a stone block in Australia can redraw the map for the early animals that stepped onto land. It's a pretty significant push back, says paleontologist Per Ahlberg.

Ancient Lizard Tracks in Australia Rewrite Evolutionary Timeline

Cassie Ventura Testifies Against Sean Combs in Abuse Trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend describes how she was controlled and what injuries she sustained from abuse, in the trial against the former mogul. It was violent quarrels that usually ended in some kind of physical abuse, says Casandra "Cassie" Ventura according to American media.

Cassie Ventura Testifies Against Sean Combs in Abuse Trial

Dag Blanck Wins Sweden's Grand History Prize

Dag Blanck receives this year's Grand History Prize of 100,000 kronor. The prize, which is Sweden's largest within the field of history, is awarded by Sörmland Museum and Nyköping Culture and Recreation Committee.

Dag Blanck Wins Sweden's Grand History Prize

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Over 411,000 people have applied for higher education this autumn, which is the highest number since the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UHR) started keeping statistics. Above all, there is high pressure on vocational training programs with good job prospects.

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Ebba Busch Open to Cooperation with Sweden Democrats

She was the one who opened up for the bourgeoisie's cooperation with SD. After ten years as the Christian Democrats' party leader, Ebba Busch wants to continue being a breakthrough and can become the one who first says yes to the party in government.

Ebba Busch Open to Cooperation with Sweden Democrats

Pehrson Advocates for Academic Freedom and Inquiry in Sweden

Sweden is to safeguard academic freedom. A commission is now being set up.

Pehrson Advocates for Academic Freedom and Inquiry in Sweden

Trump's Push to Reshape Federal Bureaucracy Raises Power Balance Concerns

Do as I want, or change job. Donald Trump gives clear messages to the nation's non-political officials.

Trump's Push to Reshape Federal Bureaucracy Raises Power Balance Concerns

Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

Just over six weeks after the German election, a coalition agreement is in place. That it went so fast can be due to the global situation, says political scientist Maria Thürk.

Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation