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IRS - Lillebælt Hospital (Kolding and Vejle)
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IRS Lillebælt Hospital
06.11.2024
Cand.med. Rasmus Reinholdt Sørensen - November 8, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"The influence of metabolic syndrome in patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty. The effect on patient-reported outcome, revision surgery, length of stay and readmissions"
Research
31.10.2024
Surgery is the Optimal Solution for Patients with Severe Hip Osteoarthritis
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have shown that total hip replacement is more effective than exercise alone for individuals over 50 with severe hip osteoarthritis.
29.10.2024
Cand.scient. Jonas Ammundsen Ipsen - November 8, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Cost-effectiveness of rehabilitation and care after hip fracture"
IRS - Mental Health Services in the Region of Southern Denmark
22.10.2024
Cand.scient.san.publ. Sarah Grube Jakobsen - November 15, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Oversete muligheder for selvmordsforebyggelse"
IRS - Lillebælt Hospital
11.10.2024
Cand.med. Louise Raunkilde Larsen - November 4, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Clinical application of circulating tumor DNA in risk classification and treatment of colorectal cancer"
IRS - Prehospital Area
11.10.2024
Cand.med. Louise Houlberg Walther - October 24, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Prehospital measurements of blood lactate for identification and early treatment of critically ill patients"
IRS - Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospitals
07.10.2024
Cand.pharm. Katrine Agergaard Sørensen - November 1, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"New strategies to increase the dosing precision of tacrolimus and mycophenolate in kidney transplanted adults"
IRS - Lillebælt Hospital
04.10.2024
MKS Marianne Dyrby Lorenzen - October 25, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Health care initiatives to support the course of early postdischarge recovery after elective degenerative spine surgery"
How To!
26.09.2024
How to! Build an International Network with a Research Exchange
Planning a research exchange can be challenging, especially when you have three children and a clinical role that requires your physical presence with patients – but it is possible.
IRS Hospital Lillebælt
19.09.2024
Cand.scient. Kamilla Dessau Arp - October 4, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Evaluation of the need for delayed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – predictors and validation of Knee Outcome Survey and ForceFrame"
Esbjerg
18.09.2024
SDU introduces a new Bachelor's degree programme in Medicine in Esbjerg
The government has just presented its proposal for a major reform of the healthcare system structure, which includes plans for a complete expansion of the medical programme in Esbjerg. With the establishment of a new Bachelor's degree programme in Medicine at the University of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg, both Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Medicine are expected to be offered from 2026. This is an important step in the effort to secure the provision of doctors in the South-West and Southern Jutland regions.
IRS Hospital Sønderjylland
09.09.2024
Cand.med. Anne Heltborg Kastberg - November 1, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Early diagnosis of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Emergency Department: Imaging and Biomarkers"
IRS Lillebælt Hospital
26.08.2024
Cand.med. Ulrik Korsgaard - September 5, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"The Transcriptional Landscape and Biomarker Potential of Coding and Non-coding RNAs in Stage II Colon Cancer"
IRS Hospital Lillebælt
22.08.2024
Professor of Genetics at Sygehus Lillebælt
Cand.scient., Ph.D. Klaus Brusgaard has been appointed Professor and Research Leader at the Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Research Unit for Clinical Genetics, Sygehus Lillebælt, Vejle.
News
21.08.2024
Prospect of 20 New Study Places in the Medical Programme in Esbjerg
As part of the new rural development initiative, the government plans to allocate an additional 20 study places to the Master’s programme in Medicine at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). This expansion is anticipated to increase the number of newly trained doctors in Esbjerg from 30 to 50 annually. It represents a significant step towards strengthening local healthcare and ensuring a more balanced geographical distribution of doctors across the country.
How to!
14.08.2024
How To! Forming an International Team in a Clinical Setting
At the Epilepsy Hospital Filadelfia and the Department of Regional Health Research, they've mastered the art of creating an international research team. The key lies in balancing professional, social, and practical elements.
IRS Hospital Lillebælt
05.07.2024
Cand.med. Andreas Arnholdt Pedersen - August 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections in Denmark: Characterization of an Emerging Disease"
IRS Hospital Lillebælt
01.07.2024
Torben Bjerregaard Larsen Appointed Clinical Professor in Translational Medicine and Innovation
A new professorship focusing on translational medicine and innovation has been established at Sygehus Lillebælt and the Institute of Regional Health Research (IRS) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU).
PhD Oral Defence Session
12.06.2024
Cand.scient.san.publ. Lars Tobiesen Pedersen - August 16, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Understanding the impact of an empowerment-oriented practice and engagement in older adults with hip fractures"
IRS Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospitals
11.06.2024
Enhanced Treatment for Dehydrated Patients
Is it more effective to drink fluids or receive them intravenously when dehydrated? Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark are set to explore this question.
PhD Oral Defence Session
07.06.2024
Cand.san. Julie Katrine Karstensen - June 19, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Lifestyle, cardiovascular screening and health in patients who have rheumatoid arthritis"
IRS Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospitals
23.05.2024
Cand.med. Magnus Ploug - June 28, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Preoperative management of iron deficiency and anemia in colorectal cancer patients"
IRS Hospital Sønderjylland
21.05.2024
Cand.med. Morten Hjarnø Lorentzen - June 14, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Improved diagnostic imaging for pneumonia"
IRS Hospital Lillebælt
17.05.2024
Cand.med. Eline Sandvig Andersen - May 30, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Counteracting Performance Degradation of Clinical Artificial Intelligence"
IRS Lillebælt Hospital
16.05.2024
Cand.cur. Louise Faurholt Øbro - May 31, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Feasibility of mHealth in combination with health coaching for supporting patients with prostate cancer – Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives and experiences"
IRS Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospitals
16.05.2024
European Collaboration Enhances Migraine Treatment Strategies
A researcher from the University of Southern Denmark and Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospitals is leading the development of new European recommendations for the nursing care of migraine patients
IRS Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospitals
15.05.2024
Troels Korshøj Bergmann, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology
As of 1 June, Troels K. Bergmann will take up a clinical professorship in pharmacology at the University of Southern Denmark, Department of Regional Health Research, Esbjerg.
IRS Lillebælt Hospital
14.05.2024
Inaugural seminar Adjunct professors Kieran O'Sullivan and Greg Kawchuk - June 17, 2024
On the occasion of Greg Kawchuk’s and Kieran O’Sullivan’s affiliations as adjunct professors we hereby invite you to attend the inaugural seminar
IRS Mental Health Services in the Region of Southern Denmark
10.05.2024
Inadequate Data on Self-Harm and Suicide Attempts
The information gathered on individuals arriving at the nation's emergency departments after self-harming or attempting suicide is found to be lacking, according to a recent study from the University of Southern Denmark. This shortfall in data collection could significantly impact the treatment these patients receive.
PhD Oral Defence Session
02.05.2024
Christina Merete Tvede Madsen - May 24, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"WORK-ON – work rehabilitation for persons with inflammatory arthritis"
IRS Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital
01.05.2024
Cand.med. Kristian Tækker Madsen - May 31, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Recurrent Symptoms and Prognosis after Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography: Associations with FFRCT and Coronary Plaque Characteristics – A 3-Year follow-up in Patients with Stable Angina"
IRS Hospital Lillebælt
23.04.2024
Cand.med. Dennis Karimi - May 3, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Humeral SHAFT fractures - Insights to the primary treatment"
Department of Regional Health Research
10.04.2024
Professor and Research Director Kim Houlind has been appointed the new head of the Department of Regional Health Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU).
Starting 1 May, Professor Houlind will become the Head of the Department of Regional Health Research. This follows more than seven years of service as the Chief Surgeon at Kolding Hospital's Department of Vascular Surgery, whilst also fulfilling roles as a Professor and Coordinating Research Director.
Inaugural seminar
08.04.2024
Inaugural seminar Tine Engberg Damsgaard - June 25, 2024
”Breast Reconstruction and Beyond The multidisciplinary and multimodality approach"
PhD Oral Defence Session
05.04.2024
Cand.med. Søren Rattenborg - May 2, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Between-hospital variations of patient-related risk factors and treatment choices in colorectal cancer. A Danish population-based study."
PhD Oral Defence Session
03.04.2024
Cand.med. Sara Witting Christensen Wen - April 4 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Clinical aspects of methylated HOXA9 DNA and natural killer cell activity in lung cancer"
New names
03.04.2024
Mark A. Ainsworth has been appointed head of the PhD School at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor Mark A. Ainsworth, PhD, D.M.Sc., has been appointed head of the PhD School at the Faculty of Health Sciences at SDU as of 1 March 2024.
Research
02.04.2024
Can physical activity lessen pain after bariatric surgery?
A researcher from the University of Southern Denmark and Esbjerg Hospital has been awarded a grant of nearly two million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to explore effective pain relief methods following bariatric surgery.
Adjunct professor
02.04.2024
Enhancing Research and Development in Excellent nursing care
Professor Kathleen Galvin has been appointed as an adjunct professor at the Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, and Lillebælt Hospital.
Adjunct
11.03.2024
Michael van Manen is the new adjunct professor at Department of Regional Health Research
Michael van Manen has been appointed as the new Adjunct Professor at the Department of Regional Health Research and the Department of Children and Adolescent at Zealand University Hospital (Roskilde), Region Zealand.
New names
08.03.2024
SDU Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vejle Hospital
Senior Consultant, PhD Claus Varnum, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vejle Hospital, has been appointed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU.
New names
06.03.2024
Professor of Nursing in Psychiatry in Region Zealand
Nurse, cand.cur. and Ph.D. As of 1 April, Lene Lauge Berring has been appointed professor of clinical nursing at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), associate professor at University College Absalon and chief nurse and head of the research unit in Psychiatry in Region Zealand.
PhD Oral Defence Session
23.02.2024
Cand.scient.san. Kristina Kock Hansen - March 8, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Cognitive function in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease"
New names
23.02.2024
Statistics professor of screening programmes
Sisse Helle Njor has been appointed professor of population-based cancer screening programmes at the Department of Regional Health Research, SDU and at Lillebaelt Hospital.
PhD Oral Defence Session
16.02.2024
Cand.cur. Anette Juel Kynde - March 4, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Concerns and moral careers of parents of sons and daughters with suicidal behaviour"
IRS Lillebælt Hospital
26.01.2024
Cand.med. Malin Eleonora av Kák Gustafsson - February 9, 2024 - PhD Oral Defence Session
"Assessing Walking Performance in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis using an Accelerometer - a Method Development Study"
Research
19.01.2024
Improved Care for Patients in Intensive Care Units
Professor Hanne Irene Jensen, alongside Professor Karina Dahl Steffensen, is partner in a significant new EU project. The focus of this project is the improvement of palliative care and treatment for patients in hospital intensive care units.
Research publications
17.01.2024
The deadline for validating 2023 publications in Pure is approaching
Puresupport is in the final stages of validating 2023 publications. Please ensure to review your profile to check for any missing publications
Research support
19.12.2023
Clinical Genome Center
The Clinical Genome Center (CGC) is a core facility for genomic analysis granted by OUH/SDU. CGC are striving to keep the pace with the development of newest technologies, for the increasing number of users at CGC.
IRS Danish Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases
05.12.2023
The latest addition to the rheumatologists' team is named Arthur
Even though Arthur entered through the main entrance like any other employee on his first day at work, he is no ordinary staff member. He is, in fact, a robot. But the question arises: What role does a robot play in a rheumatology hospital?
News about names
07.11.2023
Doctoral thesis shows the way to more valid medical research
Professor and chief physician Janus Christian Jakobsen has defended his doctoral dissertation, which contains practical guidance on how to increase the quality of clinical research through the systematic use of certain methods.
IRS Hospital South West Jutland
26.10.2023
Better help for patients with chest pain and discomfort
New research from the Department of Regional Health Research and Esbjerg Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, may make it easier to identify patients who would benefit from treatment for stable angina pectoris and those who appear to be improving.
Inaugural seminar
27.08.2021
Adjunct professor Brendan McCormack - 30.09.2021 - inaugural seminar
Visions for Person-centred Care"
Inaugural seminar
02.07.2021
Clinical Professor John Coia and Adjunct Professor Matthew Holden Joint inaugural seminar
From Petri Plates to Primers and Phylogenies
names
03.09.2020
Inaugural seminar for Nasrin Asgari
”Clinical and Mechanistic Aspects of Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System"
names
03.09.2020
Inaugural seminar for Nasrin Asgari
”Clinical and Mechanistic Aspects of Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System"
Names
30.07.2020
Coen Maas appointed as new adjunct professor in immunothrombosis
Professor Coen Maas has been appointed adjunct professor in immunothrombosis at the Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark. Here his affiliation will boost research on the interplay between the blood clotting system and inflammation
Names
30.07.2020
Coen Maas appointed as new adjunct professor in immunothrombosis
Professor Coen Maas has been appointed adjunct professor in immunothrombosis at the Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark. Here his affiliation will boost research on the interplay between the blood clotting system and inflammation
Research
04.02.2020
Neurological disorders are linked to elevated suicide rates
A new study reveals that several different neurological disorders are associated with higher suicide rates when compared to people with no such disorders.
Adjunct professor
06.11.2019
Brendan McCormack appointed as adjunct professor
Professor Brendan McCormack, have been appointed adjunct professor in nursing research at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark.
Adjunct professor
06.11.2019
Brendan McCormack appointed as adjunct professor
Professor Brendan McCormack, have been appointed adjunct professor in nursing research at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark.
Adjunct professor
16.09.2019
New adjunct professor, Department of Regional Health Sciences, IRS-Center South West Jutland
Clinical professor, DMSc Therese Ovesen has from october 1th 2019 been appointed as adjunct professor at the Department of Regional Health Sciences, IRS-Center South West Jutland, Hospital of South West Denmark, Department of oto/rhino/laryngology.
University Hospital
27.11.2018
Southern Danish Hospitals Achieve the Status of being University Hospital
Under the name ‘University Hospital of Southern Denmark’, the southern Danish hospitals now achieve the status of being university hospital. This also has a positive impact on the departments and research units affiliated with Department of Regional Health Research.
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