https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/digital-visits-may-reduce-inequalities-in-sexual-healthcare Young people with ADHD are more likely to visit youth clinics than their peers, while autistic individuals are less likely to do so. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Autism Research. The results also suggest that digital healthcare consultations could help reduce these disparities. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-researcher-behind-fashion-creation-that-highlights-challenges-posed-by-hiv As the 26th International AIDS Conference opens in Rio de Janeiro, Karolinska Institutet will be represented in an innovative global initiative that brings together science, art and public engagement. The exhibition HIV Unwrapped pairs leading HIV researchers with emerging fashion designers to transform complex scientific concepts into wearable works of art. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:05:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/two-ki-researchers-receive-innovation-funding-from-knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation Professor Gonçalo Castelo-Branco and Professor Janne Lehtiö at KI have been awarded funding under the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and SciLifeLab’s Proof-of-Concept Program. The aim of the program is to strengthen the pathway from academic research to innovation and commercial application in life science. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:10:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-researchers-contribute-to-new-who-guidelines-on-dementia-risk-reduction Professor Miia Kivipelto and other researchers at Karolinska Institutet have contributed to the development of the World Health Organization’s updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The recommendations provide countries with an evidence-based framework for prevention and could help address risk factors associated with up to 45 per cent of dementia cases worldwide. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:25:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/social-media-use-during-adolescence-not-linked-to-later-mental-ill-health The amount of time Swedish teenagers spent on social media could not be linked to symptoms of depression or anxiety five years later, in a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:21:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/helena-karlstrom-receives-a-novo-nordisk-grant-for-research-into-a-new-treatment-for-small-vessel-disease Helena Karlström, senior lecturer and associate professor at Karolinska Institutet, has been awarded a Pioneer Innovator Grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation worth approximately SEK 1.7 million. The project aims to develop a new antibody-based treatment for the inherited cerebrovascular disorder CADASIL, a form of cerebral small vessel disease which is a common cause of, amongst other things, stroke and eventually memory problems, for which there is currently no effective treatment. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:34:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/postnatal-collapse-is-rare-but-can-have-deleterious-consequenses Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse during the first week of life is rare but can have deleterious consequenses. A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that the condition is more common than previously estimated and highlights measures that may reduce the risk. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/saida-hadjab-receives-second-novo-nordisk-foundation-grant-to-advance-chronic-pain-research Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, yet current treatments often only ease symptoms rather than addressing the underlying causes. Now, Karolinska Institutet researcher Saida Hadjab has received a second prestigious grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to develop a new type of therapy that could help reverse the biological processes that drive persistent pain. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:43:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/simple-tools-accurate-in-predicting-older-adults-health Several tools are currently used to assess the health of older people and their risk of future health problems, but it is unclear which ones perform best. A new study published in BMC Medicine, compares seven widely used geriatric assessment tools. The results show that a relatively simple tool developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet – can be just as reliable as more advanced and comprehensive approaches. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:17:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/epigenetic-mapping-provides-deeper-insight-into-leukaemia Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Kyoto University in Japan have identified new subgroups of the blood cancer acute myeloid leukaemia. The study, published in the journal Nature, shows that changes in the regulation of genes within cells can help explain the variation in the disease and influence prognosis and treatment choices. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:16:44 +0200