Sahlgrenska University Hospital’s focused efforts to improve care and invest in clinical research and innovation, always with the patient at the centre, is gaining international recognition.
On average, treatment begins just 12 minutes after a transferred patient arrives at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. For patients presenting directly to the hospital, thrombectomy is initiated within an average of 42 minutes.
International collborations give patients access to treatments not available in their home countries. For Eldur Elí Bjarkason from Iceland, this meant a life-saving liver transplant.
Four-year-old Hilda is preparing for surgery to correct a heart condition at Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital. For her parents, Christina and Miquel, it is an emotional time, but one marked by support, preparation and a strong focus on their daughter’s needs.
Robotic-assisted surgery is on a strong growth trajectory at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. A new generation robotic platform is expanding access to minimally invasive treatment across specialties and patient groups.
What began as pioneering research at Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the University of Gothenburg has evolved into a clinical reality, advancing the field of reproductive medicine and enabling births across five continents.
Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease can be detected in blood samples collected at home using a simple finger-prick test and sent by post to a laboratory without refrigeration or specialised processing.
A longstanding interest in global health and international healthcare systems led to a month-long clinical exchange at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa.
Johanna Brag was 19 when she became seriously ill. For some time, she had been experiencing fatigue and dizziness, but when she finally sought medical care, tests revealed acute leukaemia.
Sahlgrenska University Hospital continues to strengthen its international reputation through sustained improvements in patient care, clinical research and healthcare innovation.
Sahlgrenska University Hospital is leading a new Swedish–American research partnership that aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve understanding of how patients experience their health, treatment and quality of life.
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