psychiatric topics. The Hospital aims to ensure that both the research and teaching at the hospital maintains a high professional level, and that the foundation of research activity must centre on the hospitals own patients. The research aims to improve both diagnosis and treatment methodologies, using progressive, modern technology while maintaining cost effectiveness. Research is undertaken in all departments of the hospital. The research centre is responsible for approximately 250 scientific publications per year, in some of the world's leading journals. In 2012, an article featuring research on fear during childbirth received international attention. Arts and decorations Akershus University Hospital was constructed alongside a special art project. Research has shown that experiencing art has positive health effects and helps treat illnesses such as hypertension, and the hope was that the art would open patients to different cognitive and sensory experiences. The art collection currently includes twelve major works, which were designed specifically for their unique space. They are found both inside the "glass street" (the main hallway/atrium) or outdoors around the campus. The art collection now includes unrelated works, such as drawings, paintings and photographs, as well as a new exhibition of a selection of photos from the old hospital building. The artists desired for their work to be read and experienced as art, even if it is integrated into the building's architecture. Many of the original works is of renowned artists including; Troels Wörsel, Tony Cragg, Julie Nord, Per Sundberg, Ernst Billgren and Vesa Honkonen. Specialties Internal medicine with sub-specialties, Neurology, Pediatrics, Paediatric rehabilitation, Physiotherapy. Surgery with sub-specialties Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Anesthesia, Obstetrics and gynecology. Clinical Chemistry and Nuclear Medicine, Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, Pathological anatomy, Radiology Adult and child Psychiatry, Adult rehabilitation Directors 19??-1998: Yngve Haugstvedt (Krf) 1998-2003: Øystein Dolva 2003-2005: Are Helseth (Ap) 2005-2009: Erik Kreyberg Normann (H) 2009-2010: Øyvind Graadal (acting) 2010–2013 Hulda Gunnlaugsdottír (Ap) 2013–2014: Stein Vaaler (acting) 2014–present: Øystein Mæland (Ap) See also University of Oslo Lørenskog List of hospitals in Norway References External links Akershus University Hospital Oslo University Hospital Hospital buildings completed in 1961 Hospital buildings completed in 2008 Hospitals in Norway University Hospital Health trusts of Norway University of Oslo 1961 establishments in Norway Hospitals established in 1961 Akershus County Municipality