Norway

3D mammography can detect more tumours than conventional techniques

October 29, 2018 in Health

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis produces a three-dimensional image of the breast and can detect 34 per cent more tumours, shows new study.

Norway! Keep up with vegetarian trends!

November 25, 2018 in Agriculture & Fisheries

A recent analysis shows that Norway still has untapped potential when it comes to developing its own plant-based products using local ingredients.

Home monitoring of COPD patients could lead to fewer hospital admissions

October 28, 2018 in Health

New technology enables patients to self-test to find out whether the disease has progressed.

Diabetes patients want more information about research

November 7, 2018 in Health

Research shows that diabetes patients do not just want to receive information about nutrition, but are also interested in learning about research and innovation. A new project will investigate how this can be done via social media.

Making smart technology available to children with functional disabilities

October 31, 2018 in Society & Culture

Various apps and tools can make the daily lives of children and young adults easier and more enjoyable. However, more needs to be done before municipalities can offer these solutions.

Crises can lead to new opportunities

December 2, 2018 in Society & Culture

New project has analyzed the innovation activities of a group of suppliers to the upstream oil and gas industry on the Norwegian continental shelf during the 2014 industry downturn.

Researchers use drones to photograph seaweeds: The tidal zone from a bird’s-eye view

November 14, 2018 in Natural Sciences

Drones are the future for nature mapping and monitoring. They provide 1,000 times better image resolution than satellites and one million times more data points, says Kasper Hancke, marine biologist at Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA).

Doctors are not using summary care records as intended

November 11, 2018 in Health

Most Norwegian doctors do not use the Norwegian summary care record to find critical information, such as allergies. Instead, they use the journal to search for the patient's medicines.