https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/insulin-resistance-before-stroke-may-affect-recovery-in-diabetes Treating insulin resistance before a stroke may be more important for recovery than lowering blood sugar. This is shown by a new study on mice from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Diabetes. The results suggest that low-grade inflammation may be a contributing factor. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:27:52 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-evaluates-activity-focused-stroke-prevention-program Hi Cecilia Johnsson, doctoral student at the Division of Occupational Therapy. On January 16 you will defend your thesis ”Complex paths of lifestyle change in stroke prevention : unveiling seeds and processes of engaging occupations”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:43:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-a-rehabilitation-program-for-people-who-have-had-a-stroke Hi Kajsa Söderhielm, dcotoral student at the Division of Occupational therapy. On October 24 oktober you will defend your thesis ”Supporting person-centred, team-based stroke rehabilitation with ICT : implementation and evaluation of F@ce 2.0”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:06:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/digital-app-with-physiotherapy-provides-good-support-to-stroke-patients A fully digital treatment for physical activity is well received by people who have suffered a stroke and has a wide geographical reach, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the International Journal of Stroke. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:42:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mapping-of-atherosclerotic-plaque-cells-may-predict-future-risk-of-stroke-or-heart-attack In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions to cause a stroke or heart attack. The new knowledge can be used to improve the risk assessment and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis in the future. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:30:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/common-anti-diabetic-drugs-can-improve-the-outcome-after-stroke People with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of stroke and a worsened outcome after suffering from it. Now, researchers at the Karolinska Institutet have shown that stroke outcome is significantly improved in mice with obesity and type 2 diabetes who have been treated with the commonly used diabetic drugs SGLT-2 inhibitors. The results are published in the scientific journal Cardiovascular Diabetology and may have clinical relevance for stroke rehabilitation in type 2 diabetes. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:04:59 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-stroke-prevention-intervention-in-primary-healthcare Hi Emelie Mälstam, doctoral student at the Division of Occupational Therapy. On December 8 you will defend your thesis "Make My Day – Exploring engaging occupations in stroke prevention and promotion of health". What is the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:03:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/high-biological-age-may-increase-the-risk-of-dementia-and-stroke People who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have a significantly increased risk of stroke and dementia, especially vascular dementia. These are the results of a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:34:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/risk-of-brain-haemorrhage-appears-transmissible-via-blood-transfusion A major study published in JAMA led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet suggests that a possible cause of spontaneous brain haemorrhage could be transmitted via blood transfusion. At the same time, it is very unlikely that anyone should suffer a brain haemorrhage after receiving donated blood. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/report-from-two-sabbaticals-via-sfo-v SFO-V regularly announces calls for partial financing of sabbaticals within health care sciences. This past spring, Susan Guidetti, professor at the Division of Occupational Therapy and Eric Asaba, docent and senior lecturer at the Division of Occupational Therapy were granted funding for sabbaticals in Ugandan and USA, respectively. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:26:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-same-genes-may-be-behind-cardiometabolic-diseases-and-dementia Being affected by several cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke, is linked to a greatly increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A new twin study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet suggests that the same genes may be behind the risk of both cardiometabolic diseases and dementia. The findings have been published in European Heart Journal. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:15:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/screening-for-stroke-risk-can-save-lives-and-money Atrial fibrillation is the greatest risk factor for stroke. Screening to detect atrial fibrillation in older people would not only increase the chance of preventing stroke, it would also save money for the healthcare system and society, according to a study conducted at Linköping University and Karolinska Institutet, published in the European Heart Journal. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:55:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/niaz-ahmed-new-adjunct-professor-at-the-department-of-clinical-neuroscience On October 4, 2022, research group leader Niaz Ahmed was employed as an adjunct professor at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS), the Division of Neuro. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:24:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/occupational-therapist-susanne-guidetti-improves-the-lives-of-people-with-stroke A humble ‘doer’ with vision. Professor and occupational therapist Susanne Guidetti wants to make life worth living for stroke victims. ‘I’ve learned that life can’t be taken for granted, but also that we can affect our situations much more than we think,’ she says. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:54:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/screening-for-atrial-fibrillation-could-reduce-risk-of-stroke Screening for atrial fibrillation in 75- and 76-year-olds could reduce the risk of stroke, severe bleeding and death, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that has been published in the journal The Lancet. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:55:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/antidepressant-does-not-improve-post-stroke-recovery The antidepressant fluoxetine has been suggested as a means to improve brain recovery after acute stroke. However, a large randomised study on stroke patients at 35 Swedish hospitals shows that the drug has no such effect. The study, which was led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is published in The Lancet Neurology. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:30:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-practices-improved-stroke-care A new method of evaluating and prioritizing treatment for patients with suspected acute stroke, which has been used by the Stockholm health authority since 2017, has led to faster health interventions and better patient care, shows a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal JAMA Neurology. Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:51:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/traffic-exhaust-at-residential-address-increases-the-risk-of-stroke High levels of traffic exhaust at one’s residence increases the risk of stroke even in low-pollution environments, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and other universities in Sweden. The study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests that it is mainly black carbon from traffic exhaust that increases the risk for stroke, and not particulate matter from other sources. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-participation-in-everyday-life-after-stroke Hi Martha Gustavsson, PhD-student at the Division of Occupational Therapy. On 29 May you will defend your thesis ”Participation in everyday life after stroke: Development and evaluation of F@ce – a team-based, person-centred rehabilitation intervention supported by Information and Communication Technology”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 23 May 2019 15:03:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/support-by-mobile-phone-after-stroke Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:32:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/hormone-therapy-in-the-menopause-transition-did-not-increase-stroke-risk Postmenopausal hormone therapy is not associated with increased risk of stroke, provided that it is started early, according to a report from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal PLOS Medicine. Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:40:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/safe-to-treat-dementia-patients-with-clot-busting-drugs-0 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:30:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/migraine-with-aura-but-not-without-increases-risk-of-stroke Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:38:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/prestigious-scholarship-for-research-on-stroke-treatment-in-patients-with-dementia Tue, 30 May 2017 09:34:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/involvement-in-rehabilitation-makes-the-way-back-to-everyday-life-after-a-stroke-easier Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:18:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/astrocytes-repair-the-brain-after-stroke Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-approach-prevents-thrombosis-without-increasing-the-risk-of-bleeding Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:06:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/diabetes-drug-may-reduce-brain-damage-after-stroke In a study in mice, scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a new potential therapy that may reduce brain damage following stroke in type 2 diabetic patients. The suggested drug is already approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, the scientists hope that this new results, presented in the scientific journal Diabetes, also opens up the possibility to decrease brain injury after stroke in other patient groups with a high stroke risk. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/eating-milk-chocolate-may-lower-risk-of-getting-a-stroke Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/recovery-from-stroke-more-likely-with-rtpa Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-cell-therapy-a-promising-atherosclerosis-treatment Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/key-to-blood-brain-barrier-opens-way-for-treating-alzheimers-and-stroke Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-brains-reserve-cells-can-be-activated-after-stroke Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100