News 2012

Former NHL pro Mikael Renberg, now a student at LTU

When Mikael Renberg made his debut in the US National Hockey League (NHL) as a 21 year old, it took him only one season to come close to winning the highly coveted Calder Memorial Trophy for newcomer of the year. The one word in his young mind was “pro”.Several years later, another reality emerged.

Measuring blood circulation with infrared camera

On February 16, 2012, we could hear the radio spots on P4 Norrbotten how heat and cold affect the blood circulation. We can include hearing graduate student Katarina Leijon-Sundqvist, proffessor Yelverton Tegner and Department of Medical Science Niklas Lehto from Luleå technical University.
Reporter is Roger Kvarnström.

Orjan is the winner of LTU:s Educational price

Örjan Lestander is recognized for his work with the construction of full-scale simulations mainly in the nursing program. He receives the award at the Universitys academic celebration on November 10.

Two heart attacks increases the patient´s susceptibility to faster treatment

A study of 865 heart attack patients in Norrbotten and Västerbotten shows that patients receiving heart attack twice seek medical care more quickly the second time. The faster the treatment, the less damage to the heart. The part of the heart muscle that does not receive oxygen could otherwise die.

Unique lab creates collaborations between art, technology and health.

Thanks to the Kempe Foundation, a Human Health and Performance lab is to be developed at Luleå University of Technology. The Laboratory creates opportunities for interdisciplinary research in art and technology.

Published:13 November 2014

Updated: 13 November 2014

By:Karin Sjöberg

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