News from REMEDY

Researchers are investigating whether a drug used for other diseases can relieve hand osteoarthritis in patients who do not receive enough help from current treatment – ​​information, exercise and painkillers.

The year was characterized by high research activity, new projects, important milestones and solid external funding.

The Unit for Health Services Research and Innovation (EHI) at Diakonhjemmet Hospital is one of three finalists for the Innovative Environment of the Year . The award for outstanding efforts in clinical studies will be presented for the very first time on January 29, 2026.

Many patients come to a rheumatologist with a swollen, painful joint. They ask what is happening – and what it means for them. For rheumatologist and senior researcher Silje Watterdal Syversen, these questions have been a driving force.

South-Eastern Health is securing funding for several research projects at Diakonhjemmet Hospital for 2026 and several years ahead.

Many people live with gout for years without receiving treatment that addresses the underlying cause of the disease. Instead, they only receive pain relief and anti-inflammatory medication when they have an attack. Lack of uric acid-lowering treatment can lead to unnecessary suffering and an increased risk of permanent joint damage.

Ida Kristin Bos-Haugen describes the appointment as professor II as an important milestone. “It is with pride and gratitude that I accept the recognition and trust that this entails. The position includes responsibility for further developing the field,” she says.

The Nor-PAIN study at REMEDY and Diakonhjemmet Hospital has gotten off to an unusually good start. In a short time, 16 patients have already been included, and the researchers describe great interest among the patients. The goal is to include 350 participants in total.

What happens when a researcher passionate about digital patient care gets access to some of the world's most innovative environments in the field? Tuva Moseng says that the study trip broadened her perspectives, opened up new collaborations, and gave her a professional and personal boost that she couldn't have gotten at home.