https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/tracedem-kick-off-meeting-at-karolinska-institutet KI Transdisciplinary Research Center for Personalized Dementia Prevention & Care (TraCedem), held its kick-off on 1 April 2026, at Karolinska Institutet. The newly established centre brings together researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders to advance dementia research across the full care pathway. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:46:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ssmf-grant-supports-study-of-metabolic-health-and-brain-ageing Abigail Dove, researcher at Karolinska Institutet, has been awarded the SSMF Postdoctoral Grant 2026 for a project investigating how cardiometabolic conditions such as obesity, high blood sugar and high blood pressure are linked to brain ageing and dementia. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:54:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/expressen-opinion-piece-refers-to-ki-report-on-dementia-prevalence-and-costs An opinion piece published in the Swedish daily Expressen highlights dementia as a growing societal challenge and refers to a recent report from Karolinska Institutet on the number of people living with dementia and the associated costs in Sweden. The report provides updated estimates of prevalence, future trends and the economic impact of the disease. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:45:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mentally-passive-or-active-sitting-carries-different-risks-for-future-dementia How we engage our brains while sitting for long periods may affect cognitive health later in life. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, shows that adults who spend most of their sedentary time on mentally passive activities, such as watching TV, face a higher risk of developing dementia. By contrast, brain-stimulating sedentary activities, such as reading, appear to reduce the risk. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:59:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/flemish-delegation-visits-arc-to-explore-ageing-and-care-in-sweden A group of senior leaders from Flemish organisations working with older people (In4Care) visited the Aging Research Center (ARC) at Karolinska Institutet on 25 March 2026. The visit, hosted by the Transdisciplinary Research Center for Personalized Dementia Prevention & Care (TraCeDem), focused on how research, policy and care practice interact within the Swedish system. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:27:43 +0100 https://news.ki.se/high-meat-consumption-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk-in-genetic-risk-group Older people with a genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease did not experience the expected increase in cognitive decline and dementia risk if they consumed relatively large amounts of meat. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Network Open. The results may contribute to the development of more individually tailored dietary advice. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/behavioural-changes-may-be-linked-to-early-dementia-related-processes Behavioural changes – such as anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy or agitation, collectively known as neuropsychiatric symptoms – may appear long before a dementia diagnosis. A new study from Karolinska Institutet and the University of Perugia, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, shows that these symptoms form recognizable patterns across older adults ranging from cognitively unimpaired to those with dementia. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/exercise-and-nutritional-drinks-can-reduce-the-need-for-care-in-dementia A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks appears to offer significant health benefits for people with dementia. In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, not only did the participants' physical ability improve, but after three months the researchers also saw signs that they were able to manage more everyday tasks themselves. The study is published in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:55:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kidney-function-may-affect-alzheimers-blood-biomarkers People with lower kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers often used in research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This is shown in a new systematic review and meta‑analysis published in The Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:16:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/changes-in-brain-energy-and-blood-vessels-linked-to-cadasil A new study published in Brain shows that damage to small blood vessels in the hereditary disease CADASIL may disrupt important brain functions in the hippocampus, a region involved in memory. The findings help explain why many people with CADASIL develop cognitive problems and dementia. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:49:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kidney-health-affects-alzheimers-blood-biomarkers-but-not-dementia-risk Older adults with reduced kidney function show higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related biomarkers in the blood, but are not more likely to develop dementia, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:41:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/study-finds-common-health-conditions-can-influence-alzheimers-blood-tests How do everyday health issues affect new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease? A study from Karolinska Institutet, in Alzheimer's & Dementia, suggests that factors like kidney function, cholesterol, and diabetes can influence some of these biomarkers—though the most promising marker remains reliable. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:03:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/discovery-about-brain-receptors-may-open-the-door-to-new-alzheimers-treatments Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have identified two receptors in the brain that control the breakdown of amyloid beta, a substance that accumulates in Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers, the study could pave the way for future drugs that are both safer and cheaper than current antibody treatments. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:22:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-arc-emerged-25-years-ago The Aging Research Center (ARC) was established in the year 2000, at a time when geriatric research was still in its infancy and little was known about dementia-related diseases. This happened during a period when politicians and decision-makers began to take an interest in the growing ageing population and the challenges that were becoming apparent in healthcare and social care as a result. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:04:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-brain-imaging-technique-can-detect-early-frontotemporal-dementia A new international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet demonstrates that it is possible to detect subtle changes in the brain and identify early signs of hereditary frontotemporal dementia using advanced brain imaging techniques. The study has recently been published in Molecular Psychiatry. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:54:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/high-quality-plant-based-diet-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk-in-people-with-cardiovascular-disease Eating a healthy plant-based diet may lower the risk of dementia in older people with cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, or stroke. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in JACC: Advances, which compared different types of plant-based diets. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:02:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/protein-in-urine-can-predict-risk-of-dementia A study shows that people with higher levels of the protein albumin in their urine are at increased risk of developing dementia. The study, led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is published in the scientific journal Journal of Internal Medicine. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:21:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/asia-pacific-meeting-advances-global-effort-to-prevent-dementia Researchers from across the Asia-Pacific region met in Jinan, China, on 7–8 June 2025 at the World-Wide FINGERS Network meeting, to share new ideas on how to help prevent dementia and memory loss. Over 50 researchers and students from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Sweden, and China took part in the event. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:43:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/inflammatory-bowel-disease-possibly-accelerates-dementia New research from Karolinska Institutet demonstrates a link between inflammatory bowel disease and faster cognitive decline among dementia patients. The study, which is published in the scientific journal Gut, indicates a need for personalised treatments, researchers say. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:10:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-biological-signatures-risk-profiles-and-prevention-of-dementia Hi Vilma Alanko, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On June 13 you will defend your thesis ”Translational studies on biological signatures, risk profiles, and prevention of dementia.” What is the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:49:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/loss-of-smell-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-and-dementia A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that deficits in the sense of smell, known as olfactory impairment, are significantly associated with increased mortality in older adults. The findings, based on data from over 2,500 participants in the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen, suggest that olfactory testing could serve as a valuable early indicator of broader health decline. Wed, 14 May 2025 16:50:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-neuroimaging-in-dementia-with-lewy-bodies Hi Anna Rennie, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On June 9 you will defend your thesis ”Does white matter matter? Neuroimaging in dementia with Lewy bodies and related conditions.” What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 14 May 2025 14:27:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-report-on-costs-of-dementia-diseases-to-the-ministry-of-health-and-social-affairs The report 'Antalet demenssjuka och kostnader för demenssjukdomar i Sverige 2023', commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs last autumn, was recently presented to Anna Tenje, Minister for Older People and Social Security. KI researchers Anders Wimo and Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga have been primarily responsible for the report, which shows a forecast with a great increase for the number of people with dementia by 2050 and for the heavy financial responsibility of municipalities. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:53:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/blood-test-may-rule-out-future-dementia-risk Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have demonstrated how specific biomarkers in the blood can predict the development of dementia up to ten years before diagnosis, among older adults living independently in the community. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:51:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/antidepressants-linked-to-faster-cognitive-decline-in-dementia New research suggests that antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can help doctors make better treatment decisions, according to the study published in BMC Medicine. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:54:40 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-link-between-rheumatoid-arthritis-and-cognitive-decline-in-dementia A new Swedish study has, for the first time, shown a link between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia patients. The study, published in the scientific journal Neurology, emphasizes the importance of careful monitoring and management to prevent cognitive decline. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:02:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/queen-silvias-birthday-present-a-day-about-dementia-research On 30 January, a symposium on dementia was held in honour of HM Queen Silvia at Karolinska Institutet. The event was part of the "experience gift" that KI presented in connection with the Queen’s 80th birthday. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:02:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/brain-degeneration-in-dementia-with-lewy-bodies-begins-early A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Mayo Clinic has revealed important insights into brain degeneration in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). This research, published in JAMA Neurology, could help doctors better monitor and treat this serious brain disease. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:00:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/poor-vascular-health-accelerates-brain-ageing Using an AI tool, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have analysed brain images from 70-year-olds and estimated their brains’ biological age. They found that factors detrimental to vascular health, such as inflammation and high glucose levels, are associated with an older-looking brain, while healthy lifestyles were linked to brains with a younger appearance. The results are presented in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mats-paulsson-foundations-allocate-sek-10-million-to-alzheimers-research-at-ki The Mats Paulsson Foundations award Jan Johansson, professor at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, SEK 10 million for research into new innovative treatment methods for Alzheimer's disease. The aim of the research project is to create a new drug that can achieve a breakthrough in the treatment of the most common dementia disease. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:58:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/arc-researchers-granted-funding-from-forte Amaia Calderon-Larrañaga and Weili Xu are recipients of the Elderly and Ageing 2024 Grant from Forte and will both receive funding for the period 2025-2027. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:42:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-how-dementia-affects-the-brains-ability-to-empathise Patients with frontotemporal dementia often lack the ability to empathize. A study at Karolinska Institutet has now shown that these patients do not show the same brain activity as healthy individuals when they witness the pain of others, a finding that it is hoped will increase understanding of this specific dementia disease. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:45:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/cardiovascular-drugs-may-reduce-dementia-risk Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:28:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/six-researchers-at-nvs-receive-grants-from-the-swedish-brain-foundation-2024 The Swedish Brain Foundation has awarded its grants. NVS received five research grants and one scholarship. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:03:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/forte-awards-125-million-to-three-nvs-researchers Congratulations to Anna Marseglia, Adrián Carballo Casla, and Minjia Mo, who will share 12.5 million SEK from Forte. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:51:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/linn-oijerstedt-receiving-financial-support-by-bioarctic Congratulations to Linn Öijerstedt for receiving financial support by BioArctic for her postdoctoral fellowship in the pursue of finding a marker of TDP-43 pathology. In addition, Linn has received grants from Björklunds foundation and Demensfonden for her projects on cognitive and behavioural impairment in ALS. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:59:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-investigating-the-relationship-between-cardiometabolic-diseases-and-dementia Hi there Abigail Dove! You have recently defended your thesis entitled "Cardiometabolic disease and dementia risk: identifying compensatory factors". Could you tell us a little more? Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:53:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seeking-approaches-to-preventing-dementia Concurrent with the ageing global population is a growing need of preventative action on age-related diseases. Weili Xu is studying how cardiovascular disease and diabetes influence the risk of developing cognitive failure and dementia. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 3 October. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/duloxetine-may-help-elderly-with-depression-and-cognitive-impairment Karolinska Institutet has discovered that an already registered antidepressant, duloxetine, may also have positive effects on memory and cognitive functions in the elderly. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:45:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-healthy-lifestyle-may-counteract-diabetes-associated-brain-ageing Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are associated with accelerated brain ageing, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Diabetes Care. The good news is that this may be counteracted by a healthy lifestyle. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/increased-risk-of-dementia-after-acute-kidney-injury Acute kidney injury is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:17:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/alzheimers-drug-may-slow-down-cognitive-decline-in-dementia-with-lewy-bodies Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of dementia that is similar to both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease but studies on long-term treatments are lacking. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, highlights the potential cognitive benefits of cholinesterase inhibitor treatment. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:00:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/taher-darreh-shori-receives-nearly-2-million-sek-from-the-alzheimers-association He receives the grant for the project ‘Preclinical Evaluation of Potential Cholinergic PET Imaging Tracers’ and it is valid for a three-year period. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:55:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/popular-drug-linked-to-reduced-risk-of-dementia-in-older-diabetes-patients Older people with type 2 diabetes who are treated with GLP-1 agonists have a decreased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal eClinicalMedicine. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:00:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-investigates-the-potential-relationship-between-indicators-of-chronic-stress-and-alzheimers-disease Hi Jasper Holleman, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On June 18 you will defend your thesis "Novel biomarkers associated with stress : from normal aging to Alzheimer's disease ". What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:52:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-investigates-the-relationship-between-autophagy-and-amyloid-b-and-tau-proteins-in-alzheimers-disease Hi Johanna Mayer, doctoral student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics. On June 17 you will defend your thesis "The role of autophagy in Aβ and tau metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease ". What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:22:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-stress-knocks-out-your-cognitive-reserve While mentally stimulating activities and life experiences can improve cognition in memory clinic patients, stress undermines this beneficial relationship. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:00:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-studies-changes-in-the-life-situation-of-younger-persons-with-dementia-and-their-family-members Hi Malin Aspö, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On May 3 you will defend your thesis "Life changing moments - transitions and critical points in young-onset dementia". What is the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:22:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-sheds-light-on-the-role-of-oxysterols-in-neurodegeneration Hi María Latorre Leal, doctoral student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics. On April 26 you will defend your thesis "The role of oxysterols in neurodegeneration : implications for cognitive function, maternal effects, and sex-specific differences". What is the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:37:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-in-international-collaboration-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease Karolinska Institutet is one of 24 partners in AD-RIDDLE, a collaborative project that aims to increase healthcare providers' ability to diagnose, prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease. The project, supported by, among others, the EU's Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), started in January 2024 and will run for five years. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:14:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-tau-pathology-in-alzheimers-disease-and-other-dementias Hi Mona-Lisa Malarte, doctoral student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. Om January 26 you will defend your thesis ”Tau pathology in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias : translational approach from in vitro autoradiography to in vivo PET imaging”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:50:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/a-type-of-dementia-that-hits-the-brain-of-men-and-women-differently Dementia is a brain disease that affects mental capacities such as the individual’s memory, language, or capacity to understand and deal with emotions. Amongst the different types of dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a relatively frequent dementia. Recently, there has been an interest in understanding better whether sex and gender play a role in DLB. Two recent publications from researchers at Karolinska Institutet addressed this question on sex differences in DLB. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:27:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/finding-that-statins-could-slow-dementia-stimulates-further-research Blood fat-lowering statins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer Research and Therapy. But the researchers are cautious in their interpretations and see the results as a first step in a research journey that may eventually provide the answer. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:07:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/unique-project-to-create-better-decision-support-for-dementia-care Dementia diseases cost Swedish society around SEK 80 billion per year. The EU has now awarded funding to the Prominent project, which aims to improve both diagnostics and treatment for these diseases. Karolinska Institutet is responsible for the project in the role of coordinator. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:12:34 +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/rapid-drop-in-blood-pressure-potential-modifiable-risk-factor-for-dementia Hi there Xin Xia! You are about to defend your thesis entitled “Cardiovascular Health, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Cognitive Aging”. Could you tell us a little bit more? Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/laura-fratiglioni-awarded-the-bengt-winblad-prize-2023 The prize is awarded annually by the Swedish Society of Medicine (SLS) to a person who has made outstanding contributions to Alzheimer's research. This year the Bengt Winblad Prize is awarded to Laura Fratiglioni, Professor of Medical Epidemiology with a focus on dementia diseases at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:27:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-study-explains-how-air-pollution-increases-the-risk-of-dementia Low concentrations of air pollutants are associated with poorer health, and previous research has found a link between air pollution and dementia risk. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, among others, have now investigated this connection. The study, published in the journal Neurology, contributes to a better understanding of the biological mechanisms that might explain why air pollution seems to increase the risk of developing dementia. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:56:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/long-term-exposure-to-environmental-pollution-is-harmful-for-mental-health-in-older-adults Hi there Jing Wu! You are about to defend your thesis entitled “Ambient Air Pollution and Transportation Noise: How They Affect Mental Health in Older Adults”. Could you tell us a little bit more about it? Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:22:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ischemic-heart-disease-linked-to-increased-risk-of-dementia Older people with ischemic heart disease have an increased long-term risk of dementia and accelerated cognitive decline. A recent study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, suggests that the heart, the brain, and cognitive function are connected in the ageing process and that appropriate prevention and treatment of ischemic heart disease in older people might reduce the burden of dementia. Wed, 31 May 2023 12:04:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-the-impact-of-dietary-macronutrients-on-cognitive-health-among-older-adults Hi Jakob Norgren, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On June 12 you will defend your thesis ”The impact of macronutritional composition and ketosis on cognitive health : from normal aging to Alzheimer’s disease”, what is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 25 May 2023 14:40:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/sugar-molecule-in-blood-can-predict-alzheimers Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease requires reliable and cost-effective screening methods. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now discovered that a type of sugar molecule in blood is associated with the level of tau, a protein that plays a critical role in the development of severe dementia. The study, which is published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, can pave the way for a simple screening procedure able to predict onset ten years in advance. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/researchers-propose-a-novel-biomarker-for-early-diagnosis-of-alzheimers-disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most prominent cause of dementia affecting millions of people worldwide. As the changes in the brain function starts 10-20 years before the clinical onset of Alzheimer’s disease, there is a strong interest in the identification of early markers that can be predictive of future mental health/cognitive decline. This may be something that some KI researchers are on the lookout for. Their latest study is now published in Nature Reviews Neurology. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:31:44 +0200 https://news.ki.se/higher-risk-of-dementia-in-swedish-top-division-football-players-0 Men who played football (soccer) in the Swedish top division until the mid 1900s had a higher risk of dementia than men from the general population, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Lancet Public Health reports. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:25:34 +0100 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/blood-based-markers-may-reveal-alzheimer-disease-ten-years-before-symptoms-show Alzheimer disease begins decades before any symptoms, such as memory loss, start to show. Consequently, early diagnosis increases the chances of slowing the disease down with drugs. A new study on an inherited form of the disease shows that a protein called GFAP is a possible biomarker for very early stages of the disease. The study, conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in the journal Brain, could one day lead to an earlier detection of this serious and common disease. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:00:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/diabetes-and-cardiovascular-disease-increase-dementia-risk People with at least two of the diseases type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke have double the risk of developing dementia. Prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease could therefore be a strategy for reducing dementia risk, a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia suggests. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-health-inequalities-in-care-for-persons-with-dementia Hi Minh Tuan Hoang, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics, NVS. On May 25 you will defend your thesis ”Health Inequalities in care for persons with dementia”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 06 May 2022 16:15:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hm-queen-silvia-visits-ki-during-alzheimer-conference On April 21, H.M Queen Silvia visited Karolinska Institutet to participate in a conference focusing on research on Alzheimer's disease, dementia and aging. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:01:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mind-china-an-important-data-source-to-study-brain-aging-and-prevention-of-dementia A large database is being built in China aiming to study brain aging and explore effective approaches for prevention of dementia. A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions (TRCI) provides detailed description on the database as well as characteristics and health conditions of the study population. The database is called MIND-China--multimodal interventions to delay dementia and disability in rural China. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:35:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/over-one-fourth-of-the-older-population-in-rural-china-affected-by-mild-cognitive-impairment Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered the preclinical stage in progressive cognitive decline leading to the clinical stage of dementia. A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, reports that over one fourth of rural-dwelling older adults in China are affected by MCI. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:31:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/human-interaction-with-technology-in-dementia-best-practice-guidance-has-been-updated The Best Practice Guidance regarding improved use of technology in dementia care was developed a few years ago, including researchers from the CACTUS research group. In December, an updated version of the Best Practice Guidance was published. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:09:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-behavioral-and-psychological-symptoms-of-dementia-bpsd-0 Hi Emilia Schwertner, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics, NVS. On January 21 you will defend your thesis ”Factors associated with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:49:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/elevated-heart-rate-linked-to-increased-risk-of-dementia Having an elevated resting heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. Since resting heart rate is easy to measure and can be lowered through exercise or medical treatment, the researchers believe that it may help to identify people with higher dementia risk for early intervention. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/clarification-on-diabetes-and-dementia-risk It is mainly poorly controlled type 2 diabetes that carries an elevated risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, not the diabetes per se, a longitudinal study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows. The study comprises over 2,500 people and is published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/early-accumulation-of-tau-in-the-brain-predicts-memory-decline-in-alzheimers-disease Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have compared how well different Alzheimer’s biomarkers predict the progression of the disease and its effect on the memory. They found that early accumulation of tau proteins in the brain as measured by PET scanner was more effective at predicting memory impairment than biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid or amyloid plaque in the brain. The results are published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 02:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/postural-hypotension-in-older-adults-related-to-poor-cognition Postural hypotension, a drastic drop in blood pressure when standing up, is linked to an increased risk of dementia and accelerated progression from cognitive impairment to dementia, even in the absence of symptoms, for instance when feeling dizzy or faint. In a study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers from Karolinska Institutet show that postural hypotension could anticipate worse cognition in old age. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:28:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/link-between-adhd-and-dementia-across-generations A large study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. The study, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, shows that parents and grandparents of individuals with ADHD were at higher risk of dementia than those with children and grandchildren without ADHD. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seven-researchers-at-nvs-receive-grants-from-the-swedish-brain-foundation-2021 This year, The Swedish Brain Foundation will distribute SEK 106 million in research grants. Karolinska Institutet is awarded 42% of these and includes seven researchers at the Department of Neurobiology, Health Sciences and Society (NVS) as recipients. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:32:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bacterial-meningitis-and-dementia-two-different-diseases-with-many-common-aspects Researchers at Karolinska Institutet describe the relationship between infectious agents and dementia in an article recently published in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:54:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/sex-and-gender-differences-in-dementia Center for Alzheimer Research (CAR) has started a working group on sex and gender differences in dementia. The group is led by Assistant professors Shireen Sindi and Daniel Ferreira at the Division for Clinical Geriatrics. It's their first working group and they are excited to see how this group will evolve. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:19:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/large-study-links-dementia-to-poor-kidney-function Older people with kidney disease have a higher risk of dementia, and the risk increases with the rate and stage of kidney function decline. That is according to a large observational study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Neurology. The findings stress the significance of screening and monitoring for dementia in persons with kidney disease, the researchers say. Wed, 05 May 2021 22:00:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/biting-the-bullet-firearm-ownership-in-persons-with-dementia In Sweden, there are over 2 million legally owned firearms. At the same time, up to 150,000 people live with a diagnosis of dementia. In an aging society such as Sweden, legislators will face challenges in gun ownership. A new registry-based observational study by researchers from NVS, Karolinska Institutet, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease shows a need for strategies for this growing problem. Mon, 03 May 2021 10:56:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/possible-new-pet-tracer-for-early-detection-of-alzheimers New biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease are a priority area for researchers seeking to learn more about the disease and find possible methods of early diagnosis. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now studied a new PET tracer that is an important diagnostic tool for the disease. The study on the tracer substance BU99008, which is published in Molecular Psychiatry, can play a key part in the early identification of signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-how-older-adults-can-combat-diabetes-by-adopting-a-healthy-and-socially-active-lifestyle Hi there Ying Shang, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (ARC). You will be defending your thesis entitled “How can older adults combat diabetes to achieve a longer and healthier life?” on 16 April 2021. Could you tell us a little more about it? Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:52:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-results-from-the-finger-study-how-the-covid-19-pandemic-has-impacted-the-lifestyle-and-behaviors-of-older-adults-at-risk-of-dementia How have social distancing and quarantine measures affected older individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic? Recent research lead by Professor Miia Kivipelto’s team provides some important insights – there were several negative effects but at the same time many lifestyles and behaviors did not substantially change during the first wave of the pandemic, and some even improved. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:28:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-diabetes-mellitus-in-patients-with-dementia Hi Juraj Sečník, PhD student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics! On January 29 you will defend your thesis “Diabetes mellitus in patients with dementia : clinical care and pharmacological treatment”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:06:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/healthy-lifestyle-in-middle-age-linked-to-reduced-dementia-risk As life expectancies rise, so does the risk of dementia. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now studied how an active, non-smoking lifestyle can influence this correlation. The results, which are published in PLOS Medicine, suggest that good cardiovascular health gradually decreases the risk of dementia. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/genetic-differences-important-for-alzheimers-diagnosis The two used methods for detecting amyloid pathology in Alzheimer's disease give ambiguous results, with the risk of incorrect or delayed care interventions. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have found genetic explanations for the differences. The study is published in Molecular Psychiatry and may be important for more individual diagnostics and the development of future drugs. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/professor-miia-kivipelto-wins-the-2020-ryman-prize The award recognises Professor Kivipelto’s more than 20 years of research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:00:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/thesis-explores-important-aspects-related-to-dementia Hi there Giulia Grande, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (ARC). You will be defending your thesis entitled “Development of dementia in older adults: the body-mind connection” on 11 December 2020. Could you give us a brief summary? Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:42:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-understanding-preclinical-dementia Hi Nicola Payton, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (NVS). On October 8 you will defend your thesis “Understanding preclinical dementia: Early detection of dementia through cognitive and biological markers”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:22:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-using-csf-biomarkers-to-understand-mechanisms-of-behavioral-changes-and-effects-of-drug-treatment-in-dementia Victor Bloniecki Kallio, PhD-student at the Division of Clinical Geriatrics. On May 27, 2020, you will defend your thesis "Using CSF biomarkers to understand mechanisms of behavioral changes and effects of drug treatment in dementia", what's the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 25 May 2020 16:20:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/newly-discovered-mechanism-can-explain-increased-risk-of-dementia Millions of people around the world use acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and stomach ulcers. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now report how the long-term use of these drugs could increase the risk of developing dementia. Their results are published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Fri, 08 May 2020 06:30:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/air-pollution-linked-to-dementia-and-cardiovascular-disease People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal JAMA Neurology. Therefore, patients with cardiovascular diseases who live in polluted environments may require additional support from care providers to prevent dementia, according to the researchers. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-atrial-fibrillation-and-dementia-in-old-age Hi Mozhu Ding, PhD-student at the Division of Aging Research Center. On December 12 you will defend your thesis ”The role of atrial fibrillation in cognitive aging: A population-based study”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:38:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-who-is-releasing-for-the-first-time-guidelines-on-risk-reduction-of-cognitive-decline-and-dementia Professor Miia Kivipelto and her team - the Nordic Brain Network - provided a major contribution to the development and definition of the guidelines, given the expertise and experience in the field of risk and protective factors for dementia and AD. 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