https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/rasmus-stenlid-awarded-the-wallenberg-bienenstock-postdoctoral-fellowship Rasmus Stenlid has been awarded the Wallenberg–Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship, a grant funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. The aim is to give outstanding researchers who have recently completed their PhDs at a Swedish university the opportunity to conduct postdoctoral research at Stanford University. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:17:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/long-covid-associated-with-increased-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease People with long COVID are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in eClinicalMedicine. The results show that the risk of conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease is higher even among those who were not hospitalised during the acute infection. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:30:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/more-patients-receive-recommended-heart-failure-treatment An increasing proportion of patients with heart failure receive a combination of four medications shown to improve prognosis and recommended in guidelines. However, there is still room for improving adherence and persistence to heart failure therapy, which appears linked to a lower risk of hospitalisation for heart failure and cardiovascular death. These findings are shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:49:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/clue-to-how-muscles-weaken-in-dermatomyositis-opens-door-to-new-drug-treatments Factors in the blood of patients with dermatomyositis can impair muscle function by activating a specific inflammatory pathway. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. The results suggest that drugs that block this signalling could counteract muscle weakness. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:33:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/digital-cbt-reduced-cardiac-related-anxiety-and-improved-health-following-heart-attack Digital CBT treatment reduced cardiac-related anxiety and improved patients' quality of life and physical function after a heart attack. This is shown in a new randomised study published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology, in which researchers at Karolinska Institutet compared digital CBT with standard care. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ulf-hedin-was-one-of-the-recipients-at-queen-silvias-award-ceremony On 19 March, HM The Queen presented research grants from the King Gustaf V and Queen Victoria Freemason Foundation, which supports research on ageing in the areas of neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and nursing research. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:13:48 +0100 https://news.ki.se/children-with-obesity-are-at-risk-of-illness-despite-normal-test-results Children living with obesity but showing no signs of metabolic complications still have a significantly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood lipid levels later in life. A new study from the Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Pediatrics, also shows that these children benefit greatly from obesity treatment. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:01:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/common-drug-class-may-increase-risk-of-heart-disease People who use drugs with anticholinergic effects, including certain antidepressants, drugs for urinary incontinence and common antihistamines, are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in BMC Medicine. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:41:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/high-risk-of-readmission-and-death-among-heart-failure-patients Almost half of patients hospitalised for acute heart failure in Europe are readmitted within a year, according to a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in the European Heart Journal. The risk of death also remains high, especially for those with more severely reduced heart function. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/molecular-patterns-behind-unstable-atherosclerosis-identified A large-scale multi-omics study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Genome Medicine, provides new insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying unstable atherosclerosis, one of the most important causes of ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:44:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-explains-the-link-between-long-term-diabetes-and-vascular-damage The longer a person has type 2 diabetes, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Diabetes, shows that changes in red blood cells may be an important explanation, and identifies a specific molecule as a possible biomarker. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:34:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-cams-joint-symposium-2025-0 The Karolinska Institutet (KI) and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) hosted their annual joint symposium in Stockholm on October 21–22, 2025, bringing together leading experts to strengthen high-level research collaboration. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:38:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/high-intensity-training-improves-muscle-function-in-inflammatory-muscle-disease High-intensity interval training boosts fitness and muscle endurance more effectively than traditional home exercise programmes in people recently diagnosed with inflammatory muscle disease. That is the conclusion of a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in eBioMedicine. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/complications-after-stent-surgery-more-common-in-individuals-with-diabetes Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of complications after stent implantation, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet published in Diabetes Care. The study, which includes over 160,000 patients, emphasises the importance of tailoring treatment strategies for this specific patient group. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:05:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ulf-hedin-appointed-baszucki-visiting-professor-at-stanford-university On October 21–22, Ulf Hedin, Professor of Experimental Vascular Surgery at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, visited Stanford University in San Francisco. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:22:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/sons-of-mothers-with-type-1-diabetes-show-early-signs-of-vascular-dysfunction A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University reveals that sons born to mothers with type 1 diabetes may develop early vascular dysfunction – independently of metabolic health. The finding may help shape future strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease early in life. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:34:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/a-family-history-of-heart-disease-is-linked-to-a-specific-protein-pattern-in-the-blood A specific pattern of proteins in the blood may reflect an increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet, examining close relatives of people who had suffered a heart attack at a young age. The study has been published in the journal Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:24:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-gene-discovery-aids-heart-disease-prevention By analyzing large amounts of data, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a system for classifying individuals into different risk groups for atherosclerosis. The results enable early detection of the disease, which can lead to personalized preventive care. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:11:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-cams-joint-symposia-oct-21-22-2025 Welcome to the annual KI-CAMS joint symposia on Respiratory Medicine, Cardiovascular Research and Population Medicine. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:03:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hoping-to-improve-the-care-of-patients-with-cardiac-arrhythmias Cardiac arrhythmias are common, can substantially impair quality of life, and may even prove fatal. Frieder Braunschweig is dedicated to improving the care for these patients, with a particular focus on remote home follow-up solutions. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 9 October. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:16 +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/thesis-maps-firearm-injuries-in-sweden Firearm injuries have increased significantly in Sweden over the past decade, and with them the need for medical understanding about how best to treat these injuries. In a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet, Karolina Nyberger, doctoral student at the Vascular Surgery group at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, examines the injury pattern in gun violence, with a particular focus on bleeding and vascular injuries. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:40:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/studying-how-surgery-and-critical-illness-affects-the-heart Heart muscle injury during major surgery and intensive care is common. Michelle Chew studies which patients are at risk and how these injuries can be prevented and treated. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 9 October. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seeking-to-learn-more-about-cardiac-arrest-in-the-hospital-environment Every year, approximately 2,500 patients in Sweden suffer a cardiac arrest at a hospital, from which only one in every three survive. Therese Djärv wants to unpack why these events occur and how they can be prevented. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 9 October. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/looking-for-better-ways-to-identify-patients-with-atrial-fibrillation Untreated atrial fibrillation increases the risk of serious complications such as stroke, heart failure and dementia. Johan Engdahl is researching how doctors can be better at detecting atrial fibrillation so that patients can be treated in time. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 9 October. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/no-support-for-dual-antiplatelet-therapy-after-cardiac-bypass-surgery Dual antiplatelet therapy after cardiac bypass surgery is no more effective than acetylsalicylic acid alone and also increases the risk of serious bleeding. This is shown in a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University of Gothenburg published in the journal The New England Journal of Medicine. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:00:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/some-heart-attack-patients-can-benefit-from-screening-for-stomach-ulcer-bacteria Not all acute myocardial infarction patients should be offered routine screening for the stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter pylori. However, it is possible that some patient groups with an elevated risk of post-infarction gastrointestinal bleeding benefit from such a test, concludes a large-scale study from Karolinska Institutet and Södersjukhuset published in the journal JAMA. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:35:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mai-lis-hellenius-book-wins-award-linked-to-health-project-in-estonia KI researcher Mai-Lis Hellenius has written several books with research-based advice for a healthy life that prevents cardiovascular disease and other ill-health. Her latest book has just won an important award linked to a health initiative with other KI researchers in Estonia, a country with a high mortality rate from cardiovascular disease. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:31:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/premenstrual-symptoms-linked-to-increased-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease Women diagnosed with premenstrual symptoms have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Cardiovascular Research. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:12:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bahira-shahim-appointed-research-leader-of-the-future The Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) has appointed Bahira Shahim at the Department of Medicine, Solna, as one of this year's "Research Leaders of the Future." A total of 213 applications were received, of which 16 were selected. The researchers receive a grant of 15 million SEK each over a five-year period and will participate in an extensive leadership training program. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:42:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-dirt-we-breathe-air-pollution-claims-millions-of-lives Air pollution is one of the most significant health threats in the world. In Sweden, air quality is improving, but in other parts of the world, the trend is going in the wrong direction. At the same time, research shows that even very low levels of pollution, below legal limits, harm our health. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:51:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-establishes-new-endowment-professorship-in-integrative-odontology Thanks to a generous donation from businesswoman and investment company director Louise Lindh, the Department of Dental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet is able to establish a new professorial chair. This marks an important step towards making dental health a self-evident and integral part of public health, a move that both researchers and healthcare professionals have long been calling for. Mon, 26 May 2025 12:30:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/adult-onset-type-1-diabetes-increases-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-and-death A new study in the European Heart Journal shows that people who develop type 1 diabetes in adulthood have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, and that those diagnosed later in life do not have a better prognosis than those diagnosed earlier. The study, conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, points to smoking, poor glucose control and obesity as the main risk factors. Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/heart-valve-abnormality-is-associated-with-malignant-arrhythmias People with a certain heart valve abnormality are at increased risk of severe heart rhythm disorders, even after successful valve surgery. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden published in the European Heart Journal. The condition is more common in women and younger patients with valve disorder and can, in the worst case, lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/researchers-have-mapped-the-genetics-of-cardiovascular-disease Researchers at Swedish institutions, including Karolinska Institutet, have identified gene variants that increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The goal is for these new findings to enable earlier detection of atherosclerosis and improved treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. The study has been published in the journal Nature Communications. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:23:44 +0200 https://news.ki.se/protein-in-the-nose-provides-information-about-copd Early diagnosis of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, increases the quality of life of the patient and the efficacy of available treatments. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now shown that material from nasal lavage provides a basis for assessing COPD. The study, which has been published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, could lead to a simple diagnostic method for early assessment of COPD. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:21:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/rebecka-hultgren-new-head-of-department-at-mmk-from-1-june-2025 Rebecka Hultgren has been appointed as Head of the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, MMK. The decision was signed by Dean Carl Johan Sundberg on March 7, 2025. Rebecka Hultgren will take over the assignment as head from Anders Franco-Cereceda on June 1, 2025. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:34:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/continued-medication-important-for-heart-failure-patients Patients who have been treated for heart failure and experience an improvement of their pump function, are still at higher risk of heart-related death or hospitalisation if they stop taking heart failure medications. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the top-ranked journal Circulation. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-aspartame-affects-blood-vessels-in-mice In animal studies, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have found a possible mechanism for how the artificial sweetener aspartame may contribute to atherosclerosis – a common cause of cardiovascular disease and disease of the blood vessels in the brain. The study is published in the journal Cell Metabolism. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:00:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/pregnancy-complications-linked-to-cardiovascular-disease-in-the-family Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal shows that sisters of women with complicated pregnancies are also at higher risk, even if they had uncomplicated pregnancies. The findings suggest that genes and shared environmental factors may influence the association between pregnancy complications and cardiovascular disease risk. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-limited-benefit-of-beta-blockers-after-myocardial-infarction A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Södersjukhuset shows that advanced ultrasound imaging analyses cannot identify patients who would benefit from beta-blocker treatment after a myocardial infarction. The study, published in the scientific journal European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging, is a follow-up to the previous REDUCE-AMI study. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:24:57 +0100 https://news.ki.se/children-with-congenital-heart-defects-have-poorer-survival-following-cancer-diagnosis For children battling both congenital heart defects (CHD) and cancer, the road to recovery is far more precarious than previously understood, according to a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The research reveals that these children face a higher risk of death within five years after a cancer diagnosis compared to their peers without CHD. Although their survival rates have improved over recent decades, lymphoma mortality remains disproportionately high. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:59:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ulf-hedin-has-been-elected-alexander-w-clowes-distinguished-lecturer-2025 We congratulate Ulf Hedin, Professor of Experimental Vascular Surgery at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, who has been elected Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecturer 2025. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:02:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-research-reveals-two-types-of-fatty-liver-disease Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University of Gothenburg have identified two types of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease – a liver-specific type and a systemic type that affects other organs and tissues. The discovery could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of this growing patient group. Two studies are published back-to-back in Nature Medicine. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/lars-h-lund-one-of-the-researchers-on-the-highly-cited-researchers-2024-list Clarivate has unveiled its 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers, recognizing individuals whose work has had significant global influence in their fields. Lars H. Lund is one of them. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:07:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-2024-sven-och-ebba-christina-hagberg-prize-is-awarded-to-bahira-shahim-and-david-marlevi The Board of Sven and Ebba-Christina Hagberg's foundation has decided to award Bahira Shahim and David Marlevi the foundations personal prize and a research grant, for a total of SEK 650,000 each. The prize will be awarded at the annual Installation Ceremony at the Karolinska Institutet in October 2025. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:25:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-human-heart-may-have-a-hidden-ability-to-repair-itself After severe heart failure, the ability of the heart to heal by forming new cells is very low. However, after receiving treatment with a supportive heart pump, the capacity of a damaged heart to repair itself with new muscle cells becomes significantly higher, even higher than in a healthy heart. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Circulation. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:35:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-patient-outcomes-of-endovascular-surgery-for-aaa Hi Marko Bogdanovic, doctoral student at the Vascular Surgery research group, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery. You will defend your thesis "Strategies to predict patient-specific outcomes after endovascular aneurysm repair" on December 5, 2024 . What is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:45:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/fredrik-lundberg-donates-sek-25-million-to-cardiovascular-research-at-ki-0 Business magnate and honorary doctor at Karolinska Institutet Fredrik Lundberg is donating SEK 25 million for a continued investment in cardiovascular research. This is the fifth large donation made since 2007 by Lundberg, whose engagement has enabled research that has greatly improved therapeutic and surgical methods for cardiovascular diseases. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:40:34 +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/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/heart-failure-mortality-declining-in-sweden A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that heart failure mortality has decreased in Sweden over the last 20 years. The study has been published in the European Journal of Heart Failure. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:35:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-highlights-the-interplay-between-reduced-lung-function-and-cardiovascular-disease Hi Andreas Rydell doctoral student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On November 7 you will defend your thesis "Impaired lung function and the development of cardiovascular disease". What is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:33:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/research-on-peripheral-vascular-disease-receives-sek-225-million-from-medtechlabs Ulf Hedin, Professor of Vascular Surgery at Karolinska Institutet, and Christian Gasser, Professor of Biomechanics at KTH, are jointly leading a new research project focusing on technology to enable individual treatment of fatal forms of stroke and carotid artery disease. The project is now being granted research funding of SEK 4.5 million per year for five years by MedTechLabs. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:49:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ylva-trolle-lagerros-receives-swedens-only-professorship-in-prevention A new donation professorship in prevention is being established at Karolinska Institutet. It will be named Prince Daniel's Professorship in Cardiovascular Prevention and will be awarded to researcher and obstetrician Ylva Trolle Lagerros, who took up the position on 1 October. The aim is to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases in Sweden. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:06:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-cardiovascular-disease-risk-marker-discovered-in-older-women Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a new potential risk marker for cardiovascular disease in women. A new study shows an association between low levels of an anti-inflammatory antibody and the risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease. The study is published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:10:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/prize-for-study-showing-new-cause-behind-vascular-complications-in-type-2-diabetes The Swedish Society of Medicine (SLS) awards researchers John Pernow and Aida Collado Sánchez at Karolinska Institutet with the Alvarenga Prize 2024. The laureates are rewarded for a research article on a study that shows a new cause behind vascular complications in type 2 diabetes and possible future treatment to prevent this. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:11:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hot-flushes-are-associated-with-cardiovascular-risk-1 Severe, lasting hot flushes during menopause are associated with atherosclerosis in the coronary artery, new research from Karolinska Institutet and Linköping University and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:04:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seeking-the-factors-that-lead-to-illness-and-injury Finding out who falls ill and why is essential to preventative action. Jette Möller conducts epidemiological research on our major health issues – cardiovascular disease, mental ill-health and injuries. Meet one of Karolinska Institutet's new professors who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 3 October. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/genetics-of-copd-important-for-lung-function-in-young-people Certain genetic variants that have previously been linked to the lung disease COPD can explain reduced lung function already in children and adolescents, according to researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The results are presented in the Lancet's sister journal eClinicalMedicine together with fifteen other European research centres. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/women-lose-more-years-of-life-after-a-heart-attack-than-men A new study shows that women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men. A 50-year-old woman with a large heart attack loses an average of 11 years, while an 80-year-old man with a small heart attack loses an average of 5 months of life. The study was led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Danderyd Hospital and the results have been published in the journal Circulation. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:02:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nicotine-in-a-new-guise The use of new nicotine products such as white snus and e-cigarettes has increased significantly among young people in Sweden. Marketed as tobacco-free, these products often contain high levels of nicotine and are flavoured in ways that attracts new target groups. But what do we really know about the risks? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:28:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/researchers-from-the-vascular-surgery-group-receive-the-swedish-heart-lung-foundation-120-years-jubilee-award Ljubica Matic and Anton Razuvaev from the Vascular Surgery Group at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, have been awarded with the Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation 120 years Jubilee grant for their project that aims to reveal novel mechanisms and develop therapeutic targets and biomarkers for personalised treatment in lower limb peripheral arterial disease. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:49:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-vascular-surgery-group-hosts-the-3rd-esvs-translational-spring-meeting-2024 On June 3rd and 4th, international vascular surgeons, scientists and trainees gathered in the Sune Bergström Auditorium to present and discuss translational vascular research. This was the third time the Vascular Surgery group at the Department of Molecular and Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, hosted the meeting, in 2020 in a virtual format, in 2022 and this year in the welcoming venue of Bioclinicum. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:52:44 +0200 https://news.ki.se/inflammatory-bowel-disease-may-increase-risk-of-heart-failure Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with a slightly increased risk of heart failure up to 20 years after diagnosis, according to a comprehensive registry study from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal. Tue, 21 May 2024 19:30:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/cardiac-arrest-app-developers-receive-the-prize-for-innovation-and-utilization-2024 Jacob Hollenberg, Mattias Ringh and Leif Svensson, at the Department of Clinical Research and Education, Södersjukhuset at Karolinska Institutet, are awarded for using innovative technology to develop an outstanding app and method, which increases the chance of survival for people who have suffered a cardiac arrest . Tue, 21 May 2024 08:18:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-part-of-nextgen-for-personalised-cardiovascular-medicine Researchers from the Vascular Surgery Group at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, have teamed up with 20 clinical research centres, universities, professional associations, SMEs and non-profit representative organisations of civil society in a new EU Horizon Europe project NextGen, aiming to develop the next generation tools for genome-centric multimodal data integration in personlised cardiovascular medicine. Tue, 07 May 2024 10:38:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/preventive-angioplasty-does-not-improve-prognosis For heart attack patients, treating only the coronary artery that caused the infarction works just as well as preventive balloon dilation of the other coronary arteries, according to a new large study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others. The results are published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:45:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/unnecessary-use-of-beta-blockers-after-a-heart-attack Half of all patients discharged from hospital after a heart attack are treated with beta-blockers unnecessarily. This is according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. "I am convinced that this will influence future practice," says Tomas Jernberg, Professor at Karolinska Institutet and lead researcher of the study. Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:50:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/19-ki-researchers-receive-grants-from-the-swedish-kidney-foundation The Swedish Kidney Foundation (Njurfonden) distributes more than SEK 7 million to research into kidney diseases. This is the largest sum since the fund was established and is awarded to 40 researchers, 19 of whom are active at Karolinska Institutet. The grants go to research related to chronic kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:49:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/innovative-digital-tool-enables-monitoring-of-lung-function-over-time-0 Height and weight charts have been used for decades to monitor child development. A paper in The Lancet now presents a new application that enables healthcare professionals to keep a regular check on the development of one of the body’s most vital organs – the lungs. Lung Function Tracker is the product of an international collaboration involving researchers at KI, the University of Barcelona, Spain, the Imperial College London, the UK, and the University of Melbourne, Australia. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:45:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-liver-immune-system-eats-up-bad-cholesterol A new study from Karolinska Institutet reveals that immune cells in the liver react to high cholesterol levels and eat up excess cholesterol that can otherwise cause damage to arteries. The findings, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, suggest that the response to the onset of atherosclerosis begins in the liver. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:47:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/collaboration-with-the-university-of-kragujevac-in-serbia The Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery and the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Kragujevac in Serbia has now formalized a multi-year cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:37:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/innovation-occurs-at-the-intersection-of-different-worlds In December, Kenneth Chien is leaving his professorship in cardiovascular research after ten years at Karolinska Institutet. He will now devote himself wholeheartedly to developing new mRNA therapies in the biotechnology industry. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/five-researchers-from-fyfa-receive-funding-from-the-swedish-heart-lung-foundation We congratulate Daniel C Andersson, Johanna Lanner, Jon Lundberg, Carl Johan Sundberg, and Eddie Weitzberg, researchers at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology (FyFa), for securing grants from the Swedish Heart Lung Foundation in 2023. In total SEK 5,9 million has been awarded the researchers at FyFa. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:16:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-mri-scanner-in-huddinge-opens-up-new-opportunities A new laboratory for MRI examinations was recently inaugurated at Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge. The purchase of a new MRI scanner, following a donation from the Erling Persson Foundation, creates completely new opportunities for the Stockholm Region and Karolinska Institutet for both doctors and researchers. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:25:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/drones-enabled-the-use-of-defibrillators-before-ambulance-arrival Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have evaluated the possibility of alerting drones equipped with automated external defibrillators (AED) to patients with suspected cardiac arrest. In more than half of the cases, the drones were ahead of the ambulance by an average of three minutes. In cases where the patient was in cardiac arrest, the drone-delivered defibrillator was used in a majority of cases. The results have been published in the journal The Lancet Digital Health. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:56:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/internet-cbt-may-help-to-heal-a-broken-heart It is common for middle-aged women with suspected myocardial infarction to be diagnosed with broken heart syndrome instead, which is triggered by stress and grief. Per Tornvall hopes that his research will result in more people receiving the correct diagnosis and fewer people suffering a relapse. He is now testing to see if internet CBT may help to heal the heart. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:44:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/bahira-shahim-receives-award-for-best-scientific-project-application The Swedish Society of Medicine (SLS) annually awards SEK 100,000 as a prize to a particularly deserving younger researcher who has applied for and been awarded SLS project grants. This year, the prize goes to Bahira Shahim, resident physician in cardiology and researcher at the Department of Medicine Solna. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:38:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/researchers-present-novel-principle-for-nitric-oxide-mediated-signalling-in-blood-vessels Although a simple molecule, nitric oxide is an important signal substance that helps to reduce blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. But how it goes about doing this has long been unclear. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now present an entirely novel principle that challenges the Nobel Prize-winning hypothesis that the substance signals in its gaseous form. Their findings are presented in the journal Nature Chemical Biology. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/can-mrna-technology-disrupt-conventional-approaches-for-discovering-and-validating-in-vivo-new-therapeutic-targets Cardiogenic growth factors play important roles in heart development and in a new study published in the scientific paper Nature Communications from researchers at Karolinska Institutet shows how stem cell therapeutics and mRNA technology are beginning to converge offering major improvements in vascularization, survival, expansion, differentiation, and ultimately the function of human stem cell grafts. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:16:02 +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/ai-and-precision-medicine-may-discover-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death in Sweden and in the world. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, among others, have now found that artificial intelligence seems to play a role in identifying the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, published in Cardiovascular Research, may in the future lead to more accurate diagnostic methods. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:15:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/cbt-improved-quality-of-life-in-patients-with-atrial-fibrillation Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) shows promising effects on quality of life, as well as reduced healthcare consumption for patients with paroxysmal (i.e., intermittent) symptomatic atrial fibrillation, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. According to the researchers, this is the world's first randomized controlled trial of CBT for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:48:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-sisters-characterize-valvular-disease-in-heart-failure In the largest survey to date, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have studied how diseases of the aortic valve affect prognosis in patients with various types of heart failure. The study was published in the European Journal of Heart Failure. Shared first authors are sisters Angiza and Bahira Shahim, who also presented the results of the study at the Heart Failure International Conference in Prague. Wed, 31 May 2023 12:51:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-abdominal-aortic-aneurysms Antti Siika at the Vascular Surgery research group, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend his thesis "Biomechanical and Morphological Aspects of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Growth and Rupture" on April 28th, 2023. Main Supervisor is Joy Roy. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:07:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-insights-on-the-risk-for-atrial-fibrillation-in-children-and-young-adults Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have investigated how preterm birth and foetal growth are related to the risk of atrial fibrillation up to middle-age. The study, which is published in JAMA Pediatrics, shows that being born preterm or large for gestational age was associated with increased risks of atrial fibrillation later in life. Being small for gestational age at birth was only associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation up to the age of 18. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/progenitor-cells-offer-great-hope-for-heart-failure-patients The 5D Heart Patch Project, led by Prof Kenneth Chien, has identified human ventricular progenitor (HVP) cells that can create self-assembling heart grafts in vivo. The research has the potential to offer hope to millions of people suffering from heart failure. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:51:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/people-with-obesity-due-to-genetic-predisposition-have-lower-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is lower in people with obesity who have a genetic predisposition for high BMI than people with obesity influenced mainly by environmental factors such as lifestyle, researchers from Karolinska Institutet report in eClinicalMedicine. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/t-cells-in-blood-secrete-a-substance-that-affects-blood-pressure-and-inflammation Acetylcholine regulates blood flow, but the source of blood acetylcholine has been unclear. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that certain T cells in human blood can produce acetylcholine, which may help regulate blood pressure and inflammation. The study, which is published in PNAS, also demonstrates a possible association between these immune cells in seriously ill patients and the risk of death. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:04:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/three-ki-researchers-awarded-erc-advanced-grants Three professors at Karolinska Institutet – Gonçalo Castelo-Branco, Maria Eriksson and Björn Högberg – have been awarded ERC Advanced Grants, one of the most prestigious and competitive EU funding schemes. The funds, totaling more than 8 million euros, will support the use of innovative basic research methods to further our understanding of disease mechanisms and the tiniest building blocks of DNA. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:11:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-gender-disparities-in-abdominal-aortic-aneurysms Maria Talvitie at the Vascular Surgery research group, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend her thesis "Abdominal aortic aneurysms : sex and gender disparities in surveillance, treatment and outcome" on March 31st, 2023. Main Supervisor is Rebecka Hultgren. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:13:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-treatment-can-improve-cardiac-pump-function-in-patients-with-heart-failure A clinical study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital shows that the hunger hormone ghrelin can increase the heart’s pump capacity in patients with heart failure. The results have been published in the European Heart Journal. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:05:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-professorship-at-karolinska-institutet-centred-on-prevention Thanks to donations from numerous actors, Karolinska Institutet is now able to create a new professorship in prevention medicine. The professorship is named after its patron, HRH Prince Daniel. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:48:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/heart-failure-places-a-great-strain-on-healthcare Patients with heart failure often suffer from co-morbidities, which places a great strain on the healthcare services, a multinational study published in Heart reports. The researchers, who are based at Karolinska Institutet, identify an urgent need to improve risk management of the disease. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:36:52 +0100 https://news.ki.se/common-heart-medicine-associated-with-lower-rates-of-violence Beta blockers, which are widely used to treat heart conditions and high blood pressure, are associated with a lower risk of being charged with a violent crime, according to a new register-based study from Karolinska Institutet and the University of Oxford. The results have been published in PLOS Medicine. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/uric-acid-linked-to-later-risk-for-irregular-heart-rhythm High levels of uric acid in midlife may significantly raise the risk for a serious type of irregular heartbeat in the decades that follow, even in people without traditional risk factors, new research from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:03:55 +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/50-years-of-vascular-surgery-research The Vascular Surgery Group celebrated it’s 50 years anniversary in late October last year. The exact birthday of the lab is difficult to set. Nevertheless, it was not difficult to select 1972 as an appropriate starting point when Siw Frebelius joined Jesper Swedenborg and they together initiated the foundation of a research group which has survived throughout 50 years.  Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:56:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/marcus-carlsson-new-professor-at-mmk We warmly welcome Professor Marcus Carlsson to the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery. Marcus Carlsson was appointed Professor of Clinical Physiology on November 7, 2022 and he combines the professorship with a position as senior consultant at the Department of Clinical Physiology, Karolinska University Hospital. Marcus Carlsson was nominated to KI from the National Institutes of Health, USA, where he led the research group "Clinical Physiology". Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:02:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/volunteers-are-often-first-on-the-scene-to-save-people-with-cardiac-arrest Volunteer so-called SMS lifesavers in Sweden, who are alerted to cardiac arrests nearby using a mobile app, perform a large part of life-saving efforts before the ambulance, police or emergency services arrive, regardless if they are instructed to collect the nearest defibrillator or not. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Cardiology. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:01:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/david-marlevi-awarded-the-erc-starting-grant-for-project-on-multiscale-imaging-of-cardiovascular-pressure-gradients We congratulate David Marlevi at the Clinical Physiology Research Group, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, who is one of three researchers at Karolinska Institutet to be awarded the European Research Council's prestigious ERC Starting Grant 2022. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:09:55 +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/oxygen-deprivation-at-birth-could-increase-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease An observational study at Karolinska Institutet shows that babies suffering oxygen-deficiency complications at birth are almost twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease during childhood and early adulthood as those without such complications. Still, the absolute risk of cardiovascular disease is very low in young age. The findings are published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:21:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-improved-vascular-disease-therapy-selection-and-follow-up Andrew Buckler at the research group Vascular Surgery, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend his thesis "Linking quantitative radiology to molecular mechanism for improved vascular disease therapy selection and follow-up" on October 21, 2022. Main Supervisor is Ulf Hedin. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:11:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-life-saving-methods-for-cardiac-arrest Jacob Hollenberg conducts research to increase the survival rate after cardiac arrest. He leads the KI Center for resuscitation science, which develops and studies new innovative methods and treatments along the entire cardiac care pathway. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:50:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/publication-on-survival-after-aortic-valve-surgery-one-of-the-finalists-for-the-heart-best-paper-award Each year, the Heart editorial team selects the most meritorious research paper from the preceding year to receive the Heart Best Research Paper Award. One of the three finalists for this year's award was the publication "Relative survival after aortic valve surgery in patients with biscupid aortic valves" from researchers at the Thoracic Surgery group, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:17:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/adult-adhd-linked-to-elevated-risk-of-cardiovascular-diseases Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Örebro University. The researchers say the findings, published in the journal World Psychiatry, underscore the need to monitor cardiovascular health in people with ADHD. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:55:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/late-and-low-prescription-of-recommended-drugs-for-heart-failure A study led by Karolinska Institutet shows that it often takes weeks for patients with heart failure to be prescribed the recommended treatments, especially relatively new drugs such as dapagliflozin and sacubitril/valsartan. According to the researchers, the results are troubling as these treatments reduce the risk of death and heart failure hospitalization, and improve the patients’ life quality. The study is published in the journal JACC: Heart Failure. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:25:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/improved-protein-function-opens-way-for-new-drug-development-concept Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab describe in a study published in Science how they have improved the ability of a protein to repair oxidative DNA damage and created a new protein function. Their innovative technique can lead to improved drugs for diseases involving oxidative stress, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and lung diseases, but the researchers believe it has even greater potential. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0200 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/gene-variant-influences-blood-clot-risk-in-severe-covid-19 Researchers at Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet are one step closer to explaining why COVID-19 patients have a substantially increased risk of blood clots. The study, published in Nature Immunology, shows that a gene variant in the innate immune system influences the risk for blood clots in the lungs of severely ill COVID-19 patients. Tue, 31 May 2022 09:01:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-cell-therapy-approach-to-regenerate-cardiac-tissue-following-a-heart-attack Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Germany’s Technical University of Munich (TUM) and AstraZeneca, among others, have identified a unique therapeutic approach with the potential to restore heart function following a heart attack. The new findings rely on so-called human ventricular progenitor (HVP) cells to promote novel heart tissue and reduce scarring after injury. This pre-clinical study is published in the journal Nature Cell Biology. Thu, 12 May 2022 17:01:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/variation-in-performance-between-different-artificial-heart-valves Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have studied long-term morbidity and mortality in individuals who have had different models of biological heart valves implanted. The results, which show that there are considerable differences in performance depending on model group, are published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/osteomodulin-is-a-novel-biomarker-of-vascular-calcification In a new study conducted by researchers at the group Vascular Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, osteomodulin was identified as a novel biomarker for vascular calcification. The results of the study was recently published in the journal Clinical and Translational Medicine. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:30:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/less-antibiotic-use-in-dentistry-gave-no-increase-in-endocarditis Sweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk of infection of the heart valves, so-called infective endocarditis. Since the recommendation was removed in 2012, there has been no increase in this disease, a registry study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases shows. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-receives-more-than-95-million-sek-from-the-swedish-heart-lung-foundation In the largest funding round from the Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation (Hjärt-Lungfonden), researchers at Karolinska Institutet will share a total of 95,776,000 SEK. All in all, approximately 70 projects at KI will benefit from the grant. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:36:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-link-between-heart-attack-and-stomach-ulcer-bacteria A new study is due to examine whether the post-infarction prognosis can be improved by treating the stomach ulcer bacterium helicobacter pylori. The study is to be led by Robin Hofmann, cardiologist and researcher at the Department of Clinical Research and Education, Stockholm South General (Söder) Hospital, Karolinska Institutet. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:21:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/gene-networks-can-explain-up-to-60-percent-of-hereditary-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in USA, have mapped how genes work together to cause cardiovascular disease. The study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, suggests that that nearly 60 percent of the risk associated with coronary artery disease may be explained by regulatory gene networks. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:43:58 +0100 https://news.ki.se/modern-humans-developed-a-more-effective-protection-against-oxidative-stress Very few proteins in the body have a change that makes them unique compared to the corresponding proteins in Neanderthals and apes. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have now studied one such protein, glutathione reductase, which protects against oxidative stress. They show that the risk for inflammatory bowel disease and vascular disease is increased several times in people carrying the Neanderthal variant. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:00:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-discovery-on-how-omega-3-fatty-acids-can-reduce-atherosclerosis A receptor activated by substances formed from omega-3 fatty acids plays a vital role in preventing inflammation in blood vessels and reducing atherosclerosis, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation reports. The discovery can pave the way for new strategies for treating and preventing cardiovascular disease using omega-3 fatty acids. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:00:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/endothelial-proteins-in-plasma-could-reflect-vascular-health-status Endothelial cell dysfunction is a well-established response to cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as smoking and obesity. A new study from Karolinska Institutet show that an individual’s cardiovascular disease risk was linked to the levels of endothelial proteins found in the blood. The study was recently published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, ATVB Journal. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:28:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-way-of-identifying-early-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is strongly associated with the “bad” LDL cholesterol. A large study by scientists at Karolinska Institutet now shows that two proteins that transport cholesterol particles in the blood provide early and reliable risk information. The researchers advocate introducing new guidelines for detecting cardiac risk and say the results, published in PLOS Medicine, may pave the way for early treatment, which could help lower morbidity and fatality rates. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:00:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/low-education-and-income-level-increase-risk-of-out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest Socioeconomic factors affect the risk of cardiovascular disease and the chances of recovery. New research from Karolinska Institutet interrogates the significance of socioeconomic factors for sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The study, which is published in Circulation, shows that education and income impact survival rates in both men and women. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:36:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/lack-of-important-molecule-in-red-blood-cells-causes-vascular-damage-in-type-2-diabetes Altered function of the red blood cells leads to vascular damage in type 2 diabetes. Results from a new study in cells from patients with type 2 diabetes and mice show that this effect is caused by low levels of an important molecule in the red blood cells. The study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has been published in the journal Diabetes. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:00:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/20-msek-from-the-swedish-research-council-to-mmk Congratulations to five researchers at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery who received funding from the Swedish Research Council within the field Medicine and Health at the dividend on October 28, 2021. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:50:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/statins-linked-to-reduced-risk-of-death-from-covid-19-in-major-population-study Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. During the pandemic, it has been debated whether statins influence the risk of death from COVID-19. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now conducted the largest population study to date in the field. The study, which is published in PLOS Medicine, indicates that statin treatment slightly lowers COVID-19 mortality. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:57:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/comparable-survival-for-pacemaker-wearers-after-heart-valve-replacement Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have examined long-term outcomes in patients who received pacemaker implantations after transcatheter aortic valve replacement through their groin. The result showed no significant difference in mortality for the patients with pacemakers compared to those without. The study is published in the journal JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:00:04 +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/even-low-levels-of-air-pollution-can-increase-the-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease Prolonged exposure to air pollution can be linked to an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease, even when levels are below the limits specified by the EU and WHO. This has been shown, among others, by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Helmholtz Zentrum München in a large European study published in The Lancet Planetary Health. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:41:50 +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/drones-delivered-defibrillators-to-patients-with-suspected-cardiac-arrests Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden can now report the results of a unique pilot project where drones were used to deliver defibrillators to real-life alerts of suspected cardiac arrest. The drones were dispatched in more than a fifth of the emergencies and arrived on target and ahead of the ambulance in most cases. The results are published in the European Heart Journal and presented today at the European Society of Cardiology congress. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:05:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/eight-predictors-of-upper-gastrointestinal-bleeding-after-heart-attack Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified eight primary factors that increase the risk of a common bleeding complication after heart attack. Some of these factors are already known, but using machine learning techniques, the researchers have found additional predictors, such as smoking, blood pressure and blood glucose. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/low-income-increases-risk-of-recurrent-heart-attacks More knowledge is needed about risk factors for recurrent cardiovascular disease and myocardial infarction. In his thesis, doctor Joel Ohm at the Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet, describes how socio-economic factors have a major impact on secondary prevention efforts and prognosis. The results may have an impact on people who have survived myocardial infarction. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:33:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/weight-loss-treatment-prevents-accumulation-of-lipid-linked-to-cardiac-mortality Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet, University of Oxford and University of Copenhagen have shown that elevated levels of lipids known as ceramides can be associated with a ten-fold higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Treatment with liraglutide could keep the ceramide levels in check, compared with placebo. The results have been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Mon, 24 May 2021 20:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/early-mr-scans-found-more-people-with-broken-heart-syndrome In almost ten per cent of myocardial infarctions, no obvious cause in the coronary artery can be found. Some of the patients are diagnosed with broken-heart syndrome, while others are left without a diagnosis. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that early magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the heart can greatly increase the rate of diagnosis. The study has been published in the journal JACC Cardiovascular Imaging. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/computer-based-image-analysis-of-atherosclerosis-in-the-carotid-artery-opens-up-opportunities-for-better-stroke-prevention-and-individualized-treatment Patients with atherosclerosis today usually receive preventive treatment only after a heart attack or stroke because diagnostic methods that can identify individuals and atherosclerotic plaques with high-risk are lacking. In addition, the choice of treatment, both surgical and medical, is based on large patient studies and the possibilities for individualizing treatment are small. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:21:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-research-on-good-cholesterol-possibly-finds-better-marker-for-cardiovascular-disease Good cholesterol, which is transported in HDLs (high-density lipoproteins), plays a key part in the prevention of atherosclerosis and thus the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, according to a new paper co-authored by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in the journal Circulation, the anti-inflammatory properties of HDLs could be an even better biomarker for future cardiovascular events. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/viagra-may-prolong-life-for-men-with-coronary-artery-disease Men with stable coronary artery disease who are on Viagra due to impotence seem to live longer and have a lower risk of experiencing a new heart attack, a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reports. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-research-on-mitochondrial-function-can-play-significant-part-in-serious-disease Disorders of the cells’ energy supply can cause a number of serious diseases, but also seem to be connected to ageing. More research is needed on mitochondrial function to find future treatments. A new study involving researchers at Karolinska Institutet shows how an important molecule inside the mitochondria affects their function in mice and fruit flies. The study, which is published in Science Advances, adds valuable knowledge on formerly relatively unexplored protein modifications. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-on-the-role-of-monocytes-in-sarcoidosis The cause of the inflammatory lung disease sarcoidosis is unknown. In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have investigated whether a type of immune cell called a monocyte could be a key player in sarcoidosis pathogenesis and explain why some patients develop more severe and chronic disease than others. The study, which is published in The European Respiratory Journal, opens new possibilities for future diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:36:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stopping-ras-inhibitors-tied-to-worse-outcomes-in-patients-with-advanced-chronic-kidney-disease Small studies have suggested that a group of medications called RAS inhibitors may be harmful in persons with advanced chronic kidney disease, and physicians therefore often stop the treatment in such patients. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now show that although stopping the treatment is linked to a lower risk of requiring dialysis, it is also linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular events and death. The results are published in The Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:29:42 +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/ongoing-anticoagulant-treatment-does-not-seem-to-protect-against-severe-covid-19 DOAC (direct oral anticoagulant) pills are used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation by preventing blood clots. Even though blood clots are thought to contribute to complications from the new coronavirus infection, users of this class of drug do not seem to be protected against severe COVID-19, reports a large Swedish registry study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Journal of Internal Medicine. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:36:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stomach-bacteria-may-increase-bleeding-risk-in-patients-treated-for-heart-attack A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that 1 in 5 patients admitted for acute myocardial infarction are infected with Helicobacter pylori and that it is possible to introduce screening for this bacterium in routine care. The results are published in the American Heart Journal. The researchers are now planning a large randomised trial to find out whether screening and treatment of the infection reduces the risk of stomach bleeding and improves cardiovascular outcomes in this patient group. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:15:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/early-life-events-linked-to-lung-health-in-young-adulthood Early-life events, such as the exposure to air pollutants, increases the risk of chronic lung disease in young adulthood, according to new results by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, published in the European Respiratory Journal and Thorax. The studies add to the growing evidence that chronic lung disease in adulthood can be traced back to childhood. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/improved-survival-after-obesity-operation-in-patients-with-previous-myocardial-infarction Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Danderyd Hospital have studied the risk of additional myocardial infarctions and early death in severely obese patients who undergo metabolic surgery following a myocardial event. The registry study covering 1,018 individuals shows a lower risk of additional myocardial infarctions and improved survival that cannot be simply attributed to the loss of weight. The study is published in the journal Circulation. Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-sex-differences-in-the-physiology-of-the-heart Thanks to new technology, researchers at the Clinical Physiology group, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, have been able to show that females have higher myocardial perfusion, blood volume and extracellular volume in the heart compared to males. These findings were recently published in the journal Scientific Reports. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:17:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-clinical-validation-of-new-cmr-methods-to-diagnose-pulmonary-hypertension João Ramos from the group Clinical Physiology at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery will defend his thesis "Pulmonary hypertension and heart failure : physiological markers assessed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance" on May 8th, 2020. Main Supervisor is Martin Ugander. Mon, 04 May 2020 13:22:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/light-physical-exercise-protects-people-with-metabolic-syndrome Physical exercise can act prophylactically for people with the metabolic syndrome and protect them against cardiovascular diseases, a new study from the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, GIH, and Karolinska Institutet published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reports. Even light physical exercise has been shown to have good prophylactic effects, for both women and men. Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:33:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/celiac-disease-linked-to-increased-mortality People with celiac disease have increased risk of dying prematurely, despite increased awareness of the disease in recent years and better access to gluten-free food. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Columbia University in the U.S. published in the prestigious journal JAMA. Celiac disease was linked to increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease. Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:13:00 +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/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/socioeconomic-inequalities-and-cardiovascular-disease-in-sweden In her thesis, Ninoa Malki concludes that socioeconomic differences are associated with both incidence and mortality of cardiovascular disease in Sweden. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:45:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-cholesterol-lowering-guidelines-would-increase-cost-of-treatment The financial burden on health systems would drastically increase if new European expert guidelines for cholesterol-lowering treatment were implemented, according to a new simulation study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the European Heart Journal. The findings highlight an urgent need for cost-effectiveness analysis given the current cost of the proposed treatment for very high-risk patients, the researchers say. Wed, 19 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-on-liver-humanized-mice-as-a-new-model-system-for-cholesterol-lipoprotein-metabolism-and-pharmacodynamics-in-humans Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, together with colleagues from the EU-funded project HUMAN, recently published a study on a new animal model for studies of human lipoprotein metabolism and pharmacodynamics. The study is a result of the EU project HUMAN using a new animal model and new technologies to study aging and cardiometabolic diseases. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:16:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/high-blood-pressure-in-the-emergency-room-predicts-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease There is a strong correlation between high blood pressure in patients in the emergency room and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease, researchers from Karolinska Institutet report in a large registry study published in the journal Hypertension. Their conclusion is that blood-pressure measurements in the emergency room can be used as a tool for reducing morbidity and mortality rates through early preventive intervention. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/lower-risk-for-heart-failure-with-new-type-2-diabetes-drug The new type of drugs for type 2 diabetes, the so-called SGLT2 inhibitors, are associated with a reduced risk of heart failure and death as well as of major cardiovascular events, a major Scandinavian registry study led from Karolinska Institutet reports in The BMJ. Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:27:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/maternal-androgen-excess-increases-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-in-female-animal-offspring A novel study, published in the scientific journal Cardiovascular Research, identifies that maternal androgen excess increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in female animal offspring. The findings could have important clinical implications for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and may explain why women with PCOS and their daughters have increased risk of developing cardiovascular dysfunction in adult life. Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:55:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/il-1-inhibitors-may-reduce-radiation-induced-vascular-damage Radiation therapy against cancer can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease much later in life, as the radiation causes chronic inflammation of the exposed blood vessels. In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have shown that these inflammations can be treated with IL-1 inhibitors. Thu, 23 May 2019 14:42:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/antibodies-stabilise-plaque-in-arteries Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:02:21 +0100 https://news.ki.se/study-on-regenerative-angiogenesis-in-humans-shows-encouraging-results Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:05:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/diabetes-drug-liraglutide-linked-to-lower-risk-of-cardiovascular-events Thu, 06 Dec 2018 07:00:43 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ljubica-perisic-matic-awarded-hagberg-prize-2018 We congratulate Ljubica Perisic Matic from the group Vascular Surgery who is awarded the Sven and Ebba-Christina Hagberg Prize 2018. She is awarded the prize for her studies concerning molecular mechanisms of smooth muscle cell function in atherosclerosis. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:30:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/microvascular-dysfunction-a-common-cause-of-heart-failure-with-preserved-pumping-capacity Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:45:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/oxygen-therapy-for-patients-suffering-from-a-heart-attack-does-not-prevent-heart-failure Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:49:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/red-blood-cells-cause-cardiovascular-injury-in-type-2-diabetes Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:05:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/high-sensitivity-troponin-test-reduces-risk-of-future-heart-attack Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:48:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-mutation-behind-heart-failure-identified Thu, 12 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/pcsk9-inhibitors-have-unexpected-anti-inflammatory-effects Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:08:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/fluoroquinolones-linked-to-increased-risk-of-aortic-disease Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:46:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-how-multimorbidity-restricts-life-in-the-elderly Multiple neuropsychiatric diseases are major predisposing factors for functional decline in older people and may play a greater role in this age-related phenomenon than cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in PLOS Medicine. Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/female-sex-not-a-protective-factor-against-heart-disease-in-type-1-diabetes Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/asthma-drug-potential-treatment-for-aortic-aneurysm Tue, 06 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/troponin-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:24:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/blood-thinning-drugs-linked-to-decreased-dementia-risk-in-patients-with-atrial-fibrillation Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:45:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mattias-carlstrom-receives-sek-6-million-grant-from-the-swedish-heart-lung-foundation Mattias Carlström, associate professor at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Karolinska Institutet, has been awarded the Prince Daniel research grant to promising young researchers of SEK 6 million from the Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:01:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-first-projects-to-start-at-the-new-research-center-medtechlabs MedTechLabs is now open – the research centre formed by a close collaboration between Karolinska Institutet (KI), the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Stockholm County Council (SLL). The objective of the centre’s first project is to develop technology to improve diagnosis and treatment of patients who have, for example, suffered a stroke. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 16:10:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/oxygen-therapy-has-no-effect-on-patients-with-suspected-heart-attack Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:47:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/high-sensitivity-assay-gives-more-reassurance-to-chest-pain-patients Tue, 30 May 2017 17:11:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/impotence-medicine-associated-with-reduced-long-term-risk-of-death-after-heart-attack Fri, 10 Mar 2017 09:26:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/patients-registered-in-a-heart-failure-registry-lived-longer Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:20:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/serious-kidney-disease-can-be-retarded Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:16:22 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-statins-aid-the-immune-system Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:29:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/immune-cells-can-regulate-blood-pressure Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:08:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/genes-responsible-for-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-related-cardiometabolic-diseases-identified Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:15:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/broken-heart-linked-to-other-risk-factors-than-heart-attack Broken-heart syndrome is linked to other diseases, but the risk factors for cardiovascular disease are normally lower in these patients. This according to a large registry study of Swedish patients made by Karolinska Institutet. The results, which are published in The Journal of American College of Cardiology, provide confirmation that the prognosis for a broken heart is comparable to that for myocardial infarction. Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:30:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-best-scenario-is-to-both-prevent-and-cure Paolo Parini is a researcher in cardiometabolic diseases and senior Physician at Endocrinology Clinic. Since September 2015 his professorship is shared between Department of Medicine, Huddinge and Department of Laboratory Medicine. Tue, 22 Dec 2015 10:07:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mechanical-heart-valve-prosthesis-superior-to-biological A mechanical valve prosthesis has a better survival record than a biological valve prosthesis, according to a large registry study from Karolinska Institutet. The finding, which is published in the European Heart Journal, can be highly significant, since the use of biological valve prostheses has increased in all age groups in recent years. Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:50:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/no-new-heart-muscle-cells-in-mice-after-the-newborn-period Thu, 05 Nov 2015 18:05:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/51-million-sek-to-13-researchers-at-the-department Wed, 04 Nov 2015 17:03:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/transfusion-with-stored-blood-safe-in-heart-surgery Tue, 20 Oct 2015 17:10:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/clear-link-between-income-and-survival-after-cardiac-surgery Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/no-link-between-atrial-fibrillation-and-drinking-coffee Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/fats-from-fish-and-vegetables-may-increase-longevity Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:42:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/acute-myocardial-infarction-appendicitis-care-costs-more-for-men-than-for-women Wed, 27 May 2015 11:41:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/heart-failure-drugs-beneficial-even-in-presence-of-kidney-disease Sat, 23 May 2015 11:10:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/study-questions-beneficial-effects-of-a-nordic-diet-on-cardiovascular-events Thu, 21 May 2015 08:30:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brain-training-and-healthy-lifestyle-may-slow-down-cognitive-decline Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/beta-blockers-could-benefit-patients-with-hfpef Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:58:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-immunological-findings-provide-possible-therapy-for-cardiovascular-disease Fri, 14 Nov 2014 08:10:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/important-development-in-heart-valve-surgery Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/synthetic-mrna-can-induce-self-repair-and-regeneration-of-the-infarcted-heart Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-molecule-in-red-blood-cells-protects-against-heart-attack Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/overweight-causes-heart-failure-large-study-with-new-method-clarifies-the-association Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/immune-cells-keep-cholesterol-down Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/blood-clots-more-likely-during-ivf-pregnancies Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100