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Researchers created Estonian Health Communication Network
Selged ja adressaadiga arvestavad, teaduspõhised, ent inimeste toimevõimekuse suhtes lugupidavad sõnumid toetavad suhtluses osalejate vastastikust usaldust ning abistavad inimesi informeeritud terviseotsuste tegemisel.
Seminar draws attention to the role of disinformation, alternative medicine and chatbots in healthcare
As possible ways forward, participants proposed strengthening digital and health literacy, providing institutional support for professionals, and raising awareness among both healthcare workers and patients.
Heart health study has the required number of participants and moves to the next stage
In the genetic study on heart health led by the University of Tartu Estonian Biobank, the required number of participants – just over 2,500 gene donors – have now expressed their willingness to take part. With their help, researchers aim to determine whether heart disease can be more effectively prevented with cholesterol-lowering treatment based on genetic risk assessment.
13 August 2025 researchfor society
A world-first genetic study on heart disease prevention kicks off in Estonia
Starting today, 25 March, the Estonian Biobank will invite selected gene donors to participate in an extensive heart health research study.
25 March 2025 researchfor society
Health technologies promising longer life often solve secondary problems
Entrepreneurs interested in developing new health technologies should focus on ensuring evidence-based practices, said Taavi Tillmann.
04 March 2025 researchfor society
Call for abstracts: scientific conference celebrating the anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine
This year, the Faculty of Medicine's anniversary events will take place on October 10th and 11th. We invite all interested parties to submit abstracts for the Faculty of Medicine's anniversary research conference by May 27, 2024
Doctoral defence: Sirje Sammul “Prevalence and risk factors of arterial hypertension and cardiovascular mortality: 13-year longitudinal study among 35- and 55-year-old adults in Estonia and Sweden”
On 14 June at 14:00 Sirje Sammul will defend her doctoral thesis “Prevalence and risk factors of arterial hypertension and cardiovascular mortality: 13-year longitudinal study among 35- and 55-year-old adults in Estonia and Sweden”.
12 June 2023 researchfor society
Tartu Science Night
As part of Brain Awareness week, visitors of all ages are welcomed to an evening of science at Biomeedikum on Friday, 17th March.
08 March 2023 researchfor society
Coronavirus infections down by more than a third
The results of the January wave of the University of Tartu-led coronavirus prevalence study show a significant decrease in infections and an increase in antibody prevalence.
31 January 2023 researchfor society
University of Tartu received €30 million to develop a centre of excellence for personalised medicine
Tartu Ülikooli ja Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikumi eestvedamisel luuakse järgmise kuue aasta jooksul Eestisse rahvusvahelisel tipptasemel personaalmeditsiini teadus- ja arenduskeskus.
06 January 2023 cooperationfor society