NLS Commentary

What if health data was stored in the exact same format, using the exact same coding and conventions at each university hospital in the Nordics? Then a researcher could write one analysis script and run it everywhere. Results can be compared or combined instantly, without moving sensitive data. Studies that once were impossible or took months to complete could be done in weeks, all while preserving privacy.

Why the supply of skills and competence matters for Nordic global competitiveness.

In December last year, Sweden’s National Board of Health and Welfare and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency concluded that the country’s pharmaceutical stockpiles are insufficient to cope with a crisis or war. That is a serious conclusion. Their report outlines 130 measures to address this, 40 of which are considered to be high priority. But the key question is: how will the stockpiling work in practice? 

The 2024 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics reflect the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on life sciences. These awards, celebrating advancements in protein design and neural networks, demonstrate how AI is transforming how we approach drug discovery, personalized medicine, and healthcare management.

Challenges and Funding Dilemmas from an International and Nordic Perspective. It is no secret that obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges of the 21st century and is one of the leading causes of preventable death globally. It’s estimated that 18% of the global population is obese, with the prevalence of obesity in […]

Pharmaceutical ingredients have been detected in the environment – on every continent. The same properties that make pharmaceuticals effective increase the risk of undesired effects in the environment.