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Many people with amputated arms and legs struggle with phantom pain. At OsloMet, a new treatment is being studied, in which Pål Røhnebæk and other patients practice moving their amputated legs.

“We know that it is beneficial to build physical spare capacity whilst young, but it needs to be maintained throughout life. Otherwise, the account balance will quickly dwindle,” researcher says.

Attitudes alone do not determine who will provide help when the need arises.

Millions of people experience chronic pain and migraine, but until recently there were very few treatments available. That’s changing now, thanks to professor Parisa Gazerani’s work.

Barnahus is an innovative model of caring for and supporting children who have been the victim of violence and sexual abuse. It provides a safe and supportive environment to meet their legal, medical, and psychological needs.

Dementia affects millions of people each year. It’s a problem that most of us will encounter in our lives and it does not yet have any cure or even effective early detection methods.

Norway and many other European countries have robust social safety nets. Yet they continue to fail their poorest citizens.

New research from OsloMet reveals that adult children in Norway are more likely to help their elderly parents use the internet and their smart phone than with any other kind of task.

The Child Welfare Services has faced intense criticism over the past decade. While the agency has made mistakes, it continues to improve in its mission to protect children and support parents.

Men suffer more health problems as a result of unemployment than women, according to recent research from OsloMet.

An OsloMet researcher is seeking to better understand how and why bacteria exchange DNA—and how to prevent them from doing so.

Could there be a way for your doctor to diagnose depression and anxiety based on your brain activity?