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Amanda Sjögren, whose work we have previously written about on several occasions, has now completed and had her first study published during her time as a doctoral student. Below, Amanda describes the research that she and her colleagues have conducted in the study. A significant part of osteoarthritis research is focused on deepening the understanding of the disease at the molecular level. There

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/osteoarthritis-molecular-level-learn-more - 2026-04-27

The Arthritis Portal strives to write about osteoarthritis in all the different joints of the body as much as possible. However, since the amount of research articles varies in different areas, this can be difficult. We have now had the opportunity to interview three experts on OA in the joints of the hand. Through this, we have received help in answering some of the questions we commonly receive

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/osteoarthritis-wrist-and-fingers - 2026-04-27

The second part of our theme on osteoarthritis of the wrist and finger joints. We get to share facts and tips from Freya Kristjansdottir, Sara Larsson, and Katarina Mortazavi, all three of whom work at Skåne University Hospital, Hand Surgery Rehab in Malmö.” It is not always easy to know where to turn to get help with the testing of aids. During our conversation, we learn that you can turn to an o

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/oa-wrist-and-fingers-part-ii - 2026-04-27

Here follows the third and final part of our theme on osteoarthritis of the wrist and fingers, if you have missed the two previous parts you will find these at the bottom of the page. Since a lot of The Arthritis Portal's articles are about knee and hip OA, we took the opportunity to ask Katarina Mortazavi, Freya Kristjansdottir, and Sara Larsson also about training and advice on OA of the wrist/f

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/oa-wrist-and-fingers-part-iii - 2026-04-27

In the past year, there has been much discussion about drugs developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes that have also been shown to be effective for those wishing to lose weight. At the annual conference of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) last spring, results were presented from a randomized clinical trial with the popular drug semaglutide for the treatment of overwe

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/drug-provided-pain-relief-knee-osteoarthritis - 2026-04-27

Professor Martin Englund, founder of The Arthritis Portal, has recently been elected and assumed the position of President of the international organization Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI). It is the leading international organization for osteoarthritis research with members from more than 50 different countries.OARSI regularly holds conferences where research from around the

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/founder-arthritis-portal-new-president-international-oa-research-organisation - 2026-04-27

We had the opportunity to speak with Emma Einarsson and Pernilla Peterson. Both are licensed hospital physicists and doctors of medical science. They work in the Imaging and Function department at Skåne University Hospital in Lund, where they support the MRI operations. Their tasks include safety, development, education, and research.Osteoarthritis research is conducted in various ways and through

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/oa-research-lund-university-menix - 2026-04-27

Can fat injections relieve knee osteoarthritis? Knee osteoarthritis is a common and painful joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Researchers are constantly looking for new treatments to relieve pain and improve the quality of life for those affected. A new study has investigated whether a single injection of the body's own fat, called microfragmented adipose tissue, can be an e

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/new-study-has-investigated-use-bodys-own-fat-relieve-symptoms-knee-osteoarthritis - 2026-04-27

Scientists have long tried to understand the connection between osteoarthritis, our most common joint disease, and cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and high blood pressure. Previously, it was believed that osteoarthritis simply increases the risk of cardiovascular disease due to reduced physical activity due to joint pain and obesity. But new findings suggest that something much deepe

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/can-common-genetic-factors-be-behind-both-osteoarthritis-and-cardiovascular-disease - 2026-04-27

Can you tell us a little about your research area? How would you describe your work?I am primarily a clinician and my research questions emerge from what I encounter in everyday life with my patients. The interest in arthrosis in particular was awakened through my work with patients who have wrist arthrosis. I saw that there was a lack of studies comparing the outcome of wrist arthroplasty versus

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/meet-elisabeth-brogren - 2026-04-27

Can you tell me a little about your research area?I research diseases and conditions of the hip joint that affect children but can also cause pain and osteoarthritis in adulthood. One example is hip dysplasia, where the acetabulum does not sufficiently cover the femoral head. Hip dysplasia occurs in 0.5-1% of newborns in Sweden and is almost always detected at the maternity ward. When diagnosed ea

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/meet-carl-johan-tiderius - 2026-04-27

Can you tell us a little about your research area?My research spans the lifespan. We investigate prevention and treatment and use joint damage as a risk factor for osteoarthritis. We conduct studies from young people with injury or risk of injury to older people with osteoarthritis and focus on exercise.Can you tell us about your current research projects?I-PROTECT is a project that deals with pre

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/meet-eva-ageberg - 2026-04-27

Can you tell me a little about your research area? How would you describe your work?I am a professor at Lund University and a physician with a background in orthopedics. My research focuses broadly on osteoarthritis, particularly knee osteoarthritis. We conduct studies in laboratory environments, patient-centered clinical settings, and registry-based research, investigating everything from molecul

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/meet-martin-englund - 2026-04-27

When we think of dinosaurs, we often imagine majestic giants that ruled the Earth millions of years ago. But even these ancient creatures were not immune to diseases familiar to humans today, such as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is relatively rare in today’s wild mammals (less than 1%) but is not uncommon in domestic or working animals like dogs and horses, as well as in birds, with a prevalence

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/osteoarthritis-dinosaurs-when-prehistory-meets-modern-medicine - 2026-04-27

Research on osteoarthritis receives a significant boost as the founder and owner of Artrosportalen, Professor Martin Englund, is awarded one of the newly established medical prizes from the Greta and Johan Kocks Foundations – an award worth one million SEK. The prize is given to outstanding medical researchers with strong future potential, and Englund is highlighted as an internationally influenti

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/prestigious-award-one-million-sek-leading-osteoarthritis-researcher-lund - 2026-04-27

An international research team has conducted the largest genetic study ever on osteoarthritis—using data from nearly two million people. They found 962 genetic associations, more than 500 of which are completely new. This provides a much more detailed picture of the biological basis of the disease. What does this mean?Of the 962 genetic associations, the researchers identified 700 genes that appea

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/new-research-reveals-genetic-puzzle-pieces-behind-osteoarthritis - 2026-04-27

What is actually true or false about osteoarthritis? Is it a disease that only affects older people? Is exercising bad when you’re in pain? Martin Englund, professor of orthopaedics and founder of Artrosportalen, joins Studio 65 to talk about truths and myths surrounding osteoarthritis. His colleague Eva Ekvall Hansson, professor of physiotherapy, also takes part in the discussion.Babben Larsson a

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/programme-about-osteoarthritis - 2026-04-27

On Monday, 23 February, the Swedish Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency (TLV) announced its decision. They have declined to subsidize Wegovy, which has quickly become one of the most discussed medications for obesity. Wegovy, which contains the now well‑known substance semaglutide, is used to help people with obesity lose weight. Novo Nordisk, the company behind the drug, had applied for it

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/medication-wegovy-obesity-will-not-receive-reimbursement - 2026-04-27

For its fourth edition of All My Relations, the Ecocamp transforms into a nomadic experience. This year, we embrace movement—not just as a physical act, but as a metaphor for existence itself. Walking, travelling, and traversing landscapes will be central to our practice, fostering new connections on the move and reflecting on migration, transition, and relational encounters. All My Relations IV i

https://www.thm.lu.se/en/article/call-applications-all-my-relations-iv-ecocamp-nomadic-encounters-september-4-6-2025 - 2026-04-27

The graduating students of the new MA Performing Arts as Critical Practice are working intensively on their final projects this Spring. On April 9 - 16 they invite you all for a preview of what is to come, when they present work-in-progress showings both at Malmö Theatre Academy, Skånes Dansteater and Community Kultur Centrum. This is not their final showings, those will take place in May at Malmö

https://www.thm.lu.se/en/article/ma-work-progress-showings-2025 - 2026-04-27